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Eel Magnate Robberecht Built Global Processing Empire
Dutch immigrant Robberecht began eel fishing in Canada and the United States after World War II bans. He settled in Mount Holly in 1963, rented a fish factory for 100 dollars, stored eels in wooden tubs, and grew a small operation into a multimillion dollar global eel catching and processing business. He credits timing and inexperience with making him a pioneer in the field.
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Bemidji
Mini
Cape Charles
Canada
United States
Robberecht
U.S
Mount Holly
George Jr
Potomac
Chesapeake Bay
Florida