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New Brunswick is located on Canada's breathtaking east coast, where warm sandy beaches meet ice-cold, deep water. Here, the highest tides in the world lie next to seemingly endless expanses of farmland. The sustainable use of land and sea has always been part of the history of this maritime province. Innovations and the responsible use of land and sea have always been a central issue. As a result, residents of New Brunswick still manage their resources today while offering some of the world's most delicious seafood, agricultural products and beverages.

Lobsters, snow crabs, Atlantic salmon, oysters, and cold-water shrimp are New Brunswick's most sought-after seafood products. In the agricultural sector, they are famous for their wild blueberries, potatoes, cranberries, apples and the popular maple syrup.

Dennis the Prescott, chef in New Brunswick and host of Netflix's Restaurants on the Edge, shows how New Brunswick's breathtaking land and sea produce some of the world's most delicious food and drink.

Maple Syrup

The liquid gold from New Brunswick has been popular with consumers for years. Maple syrup is a delicious, natural sweetener with a healthy, rich flavor and many nutritional benefits. From climate to soil, New Brunswick's rich forests produce a unique aromatic sap that gives maple syrup its world-famous flavor. The sustainable maple industry here is based on high quality standards and careful management of the natural resources that produce these sweet and delicious products! With the help of the latest scientific findings, maple producers in New Brunswick comply with international food and safety standards and comply with the strict guidelines of Canadian law. New Brunswick's growing maple industry also has the necessary logistics to deliver maple syrup worldwide, as exports to more than 40 countries are constantly increasing!

Original maple syrup from New Brunswick can be found at 47° North in our marketplace.

Craft Drinks

Home to Canada's oldest independent brewery and an innovative soft drink industry, New Brunswick is the perfect place to source high-quality artisanal beer, spirits, teas, kombucha, juices, and more.

New Brunswick's internationally recognized spirits and soft drinks are made by creative master brewers who know exactly how to extract the right flavors and profiles from the highest quality raw materials. Many breweries in New Brunswick stay true to their roots and use ingredients directly from the region, such as wild blueberries, cranberries, and maple syrup.

If you want to try delicious craft beer from New Brunswick, have a look at Moosehead in our marketplace.

Accompany Canadian stand-up comedian Ben MacLean on a humorous trip to New Brunswick and learn about the special features of the atlantic province from Ben.

Berries

New Brunswick's wild blueberries and cranberries have won the hearts of foodies all over the world thanks to their numerous health benefits and delicious, intense flavor profile. The diverse coastal and inland landscape of the Atlantic Province offers these small but powerful berries ideal growing conditions. It is hardly surprising that New Brunswick is Canada's leading producer of wild blueberries and makes an important contribution to the global supply of cranberries. The berries can be frozen, stored and retain their quality over long periods of time so that they are available all year round. From harvest to packaging, these juicy treasures retain their shape, taste, texture, color and freshness. Always innovative, New Brunswick is also bringing a variety of unique berry crops such as haskap and sea buckthorn to the world market.

Lobster

The delicious lobster from New Brunswick comes from the pure and icy waters of the Canadian Atlantic. Lobster fishing is the heartbeat of many coastal communities. As the world's largest lobster processor, New Brunswick accounts for half of the world's supply of frozen lobster. Sustainability and quality are the key pillars of New Brunswick's lobster industry, whose resources are managed responsibly to ensure seafood stocks for future generations. New Brunswick lobster is one of the most delicious and nutritious sources of protein you can find. It is the star of every meal, whether it is simply cooked and served with butter, cooked on the grill or eaten as a lobster roll.

You'll find a recipe for stuffed and grilled lobster in our recipe section. Have fun cooking!

Innovation is in Our Nature

Centuries of experience in cultivation and processing, combined with cutting-edge technology and science, have brought exceptional expertise to New Brunswick's rural, coastal and indigenous communities and produced unique innovations worldwide. From individual rapid freezing to high-pressure processing, professionals and research partners in government, private sector and academia have extensive knowledge that is continuously advancing the food sector in New Brunswick.

Market Access

New Brunswick is well-positioned to bring its food and beverage to the world. The province is on the cusp of the entire North American market, and its rail network, deep-sea ports and international airports provide access to markets around the world. New Brunswick's state-of-the-art processing facilities have strict quality control systems and are certified to meet the needs of local and international customers.

Have a Look!

Stop by, because New Brunswick not only has a lot to discover in terms of cuisine, but also a lot to do. Taste fresh seafood right by the sea where it comes from. Watch the highest tides in the world rise and fall before your eyes and then walk on the ocean floor. Play or relax on the soft sands of Canada's warmest saltwater beaches. From city walks to wild trails, from iconic experiences to unexpected discoveries, there's an adventure for everyone in New Brunswick. Grab family and friends and go!

More information about traveling to New Brunswick can be found here. You can book flights, for example, on aircanada.com.

This information was kindly provided by the New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries. You can find more information here.
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