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BIM launches new Seafood Academy to boost independent seafood retail and foodservice sector. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has launched the Seafood Academy, a new national support and […]
Attendees Explore Adaptation Strategies at BIM/ IFA Aquaculture Mussel Industry Workshop Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and IFA Aquaculture hosted a two-day workshop (Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 February 2025) for […]
BIM publishes inaugural sustainability report on aquaculture sector BIM has released its inaugural sustainability report which provides key information on the sustainability performance of the Irish aquaculture sector. More than […]
BIM conference to offer insights on business growth and succession planning for seafood companies. Irish Seafood companies are being invited to attend the Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) conference, ‘Business Growth […]
Learn lifesaving skills at BIM and RNLI’s Man Overboard Challenge. BIM and the RNLI have joined forces again this year to offer two Man Overboard sessions to teach essential lifesaving […]
BIM Annual Fisheries Report based on findings of National Seafood Survey shows significant economic challenges faced by sector in 2022. The Irish fishing industry faced significant challenges in 2022 with […]
Marine Institute to host 12th Shellfish Safety Workshop in conjunction with SFPA, FSAI, BIM and IFA . The Marine Institute in conjunction with the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), Food Safety […]
BIM and Marine Institute collaborate with pelagic sector to capture Northeast Atlantic mackerel data. Irish pelagic fishers and processors are joining an international scientific initiative to provide vital information which […]
Caroline Bocquel appointed as new BIM CEO. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has announced the appointment of Caroline Bocquel as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Caroline […]
BIM publishes inaugural Annual Fisheries Report. BIM’s National Seafood Survey provides insights into the status of Ireland’s catching sector on an annual basis. It is an integral part of fisheries’ […]
Engineering, Scientific and Aquaculture entrepreneurs join forces at BIM Aquatech Community Day. Engineering, scientific and aquaculture entrepreneurs gathered for the annual Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Aquatech Community Day at Dogpatch […]
Five young chefs have been announced as the Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Taste the Atlantic Young Chef Ambassadors for 2022. The programme, now in its second year, was created by […]
New chair for BIM. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has announced the appointment of Aidan Cotter as Chair of Board Iascaigh Mhara (BIM). BIM is […]
Bim’s Taste the Atlantic, Young Chef Ambassador Programme 2022 announced. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, in collaboration with Chef Network Ireland and Fáilte Ireland announced the Taste […]
BIM opens scheme to help Ireland’s inshore sector adjust to post-Brexit trading conditions. A scheme to support Ireland’s inshore fishing sector to adjust their business to the post-Brexit market opened […]
Significant carbon emissions offset by BIM’s new diving barge. Divers taking part in the Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Commercial Scuba and Surface Supplied Diving Programmes are benefiting from the new […]
BIM fast-track fishing gear development using side-scan sonar. Among the key challenges facing Irish fisheries are the need to: reduce unwanted catches to meet the requirements of the EU landing […]
Emerging technologies in aquaculture focus of BIM webinar. Ireland’s fast emergence as an innovation and new technology hub for a pioneering generation of aquaculture entrepreneurs is the focus of an […]
BIM aquaculture workshop success. Aquaculture workshop helps position Ireland as leader in next phase of industry’s innovation. Ten start-ups from backgrounds including tech and AI took part in this year’s […]
BIM launches water stewardship programme for seafood processors, supporting Irelands’ seafood processors in sustainable water. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Irelands seafood development agency will launch a new Water Stewardship Support […]
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