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2008 displays positive trends in seafood sector |
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BIM’s 2008 end of year review reveals that despite very difficult trading conditions across all principle markets, the Irish seafood sector ‘performed robustly’,
For 2009, the Board sees niche opportunities for growth especially in the export of organic products, most notably salmon and new innovative products in the whitefish and shellfish sectors.
According to the review, scope exists to develop organic certified farmed salmon sector with the potential to create significant new jobs. In 2007, Ireland produced 10,000 tonnes of farmed salmon of which 70% was certified organic, and fetched a price premium 40% above the regular market price. |
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Seafood show success for Irish processors and retailers |
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Opening the IASC, (Irish Association of Seafood Companies) annual seafood show last month, Dr Ivan Coulter, chairman of the Seafood Innovation Council highlighted the need for ‘joined-up’ thinking of all agencies and stakeholders in the sector and to tailor opportunities in value adding for processors to meet the needs of the growing Irish market.
Attended by seafood processors, retailers and stakeholders from around the country, BIM marketing manager presented an overview of the services to be provided by the organisations new business development department and pending move to Clonakilty. He also clarified the move of the marketing function to Bord Bia and the next steps in the operation of the Seafood Development Centre. |
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Increased sales and job creation targeted at premier seafood show |
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Innovation, quality and building on Ireland’s provenance were the main message highlighted by BIM at the European Seafood Exposition in Brussels last month.
The Ireland Pavilion provided a showcase for 18 seafood companies, which despite the economic downturn, continue to develop their business and create jobs.
Products on display included bulk pelagic (mackerel, herring); fresh/live seafood (salmon,whitefish, crab, prawns/shrimp and mussels) and prepared or convenience seafood (fresh and frozen value-added seafood: pre-packed salmon; smoked salmon; whitefish; prepared prawns, mussels and crab). |
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