Prince Edward Island-based mussel farming and processing company Atlantic Aqua Farms Partnership announced this month it is joining J.P.’s Shellfish, Confederation Cove Mussels and Stewart Mussel Farms to form a vertically integrated shellfish company.

"Atlantic Aqua Farms is the No. 1 grower-processor and supplier of premium, rope-cultivated PEI blue mussels to North America," said Terry Ennis, president and CEO of Atlantic Aqua Farms.

"Our single focus every day is to consistently produce the best quality mussels in the world for our customers and the addition of J.P.’s