StarKist Samoa says it will shut down its American Samoa operations from October 21 until November 26.
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The temporary shut down is for upgrades and the installation of new equipment which the company says will increase efficiencies at the plant.
Last month Starkist closed for a week due to a shortage of fish.
The company is the largest private employer in the territory with some 2000 workers.
American Samoa cannery StarKist Samoa is to make upgrades to reduce pollution and improve safety.
The American Samoa government hopes the StarKist cannery will soon decide on a parcel of land for extra freezer space to avoid the plant closing again.
The StarKist Samoa cannery in American Samoa is scheduled to resume production today, after it closed for one week due to a shortage of fish.
American Samoa's largest private employer, the StarKist Samoa cannery, will shut down operations next week because of fish shortages.
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