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Ireland’s seafood economy worth €1.24 billion in 2024 Investments in processing technologies, stronger exports, and record prices achieved for mackerel contributed to growth of 4% The value of Ireland’s seafood […]
ALDI Ireland rides wave of certified sustainable seafood sales to win major retail award. ALDI Ireland has been named Irish Supermarket of the Year by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), […]
Shaping the future of Northern Ireland’s nephrops industry. Three innovative seafood businesses share their positive impacts and commitments to the future of the Northern Ireland nephrops industry. With annual landings […]
Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority launches report on protecting seafood trade. A total of 5,959 consignments of seafood totalling 63,768 tonnes and 26 species were certified by the SFPA for export from […]
New product development and innovation supports for Irish seafood companies. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has opened applications for its Seafood Innovation Programme. The initiative is designed […]
SFPA emphasises seafood safety, trade verification role and sea-fisheries control activities in 2024 Annual Report. 2,276 Fishing Vessel Inspections, 108 Casefiles opened. 2,593 Food Safety Official Controls carried out: 56 […]
SFPA publishes annual classification list of Ireland’s shellfish production areas. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published the annual classification list for commercial shellfish (bivalve mollusc) production areas across Ireland, assessing […]
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 […]
O’Toole Transport: Driving Ireland’s Food Logistics Forward. Read Fish Focus’ latest publication focusing on seafood processing. O’Toole Transport Ltd, a proudly family-owned business, was established in 1996 in Moycullen, County Galway. […]
New reports highlight vital role of Ireland’s main fishing ports. Ireland’s main fishing ports continue to support jobs, businesses, and rural communities but face growing challenges. This is according to new […]
The UK and Ireland’s best chefs descend on Glasgow for 2025 MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland Ceremony. Some of the world’s best chefs are beginning to arrive in Glasgow […]
SFPA Emphasise Seafood Safety & Trade Verification Role & Sea-Fisheries Control Activities In 2023 Annual Report 2,222 Fishing Vessel Inspections, 85 Casefiles opened. 1,343 Food Safety Official Controls carried out; […]
Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, has secured a significant budget allocation of €177 million for 2025 to support the seafood sector. Minister McConalogue is […]
Government spending boosts Irish seafood industry in 2023 amid challenges. The Irish seafood economy faced a challenging year in 2023, with a 2.9% decline in GDP from 2022 to a […]
A total of 3,802 consignments of seafood totalling 49,782 tonnes and 23 species were certified by the SFPA for export from 44 Food Businesses to 41 countries outside the EU […]
SFPA publishes annual classification list of Ireland’s shellfish production areas. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published the annual classification list* for commercial shellfish (bivalve mollusc) production areas across Ireland, […]
Irish support scheme for fishing fleet and seafood processors. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D has announced the opening of four new schemes, co-funded by […]
Tesco Ireland partners with Keohane Seafoods in multi-million-euro investment. Tesco Ireland and Cork-based seafood company Keohane Seafoods, have announced a new supply deal partnership worth more than €21 million. The […]
Tesco Ireland partners with Keohane Seafoods in multi-million-euro investment Tesco Ireland and Cork-based seafood company Keohane Seafoods, have announced a new supply deal partnership worth more than €21 million. The […]
SFPA Encourage Seafood Businesses to Attend Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine’s Information Webinar The Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine are hosting a webinar on Wednesday 10th January 2024, […]
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