Contents
Introduction to the Directory
Shellfish
Atlanfish
Bantry Bay Seafoods
Bell's Isle Seafoods
Breizon Limited
Carr Shellfish Ireland
Clanawley Kilmore International (CKI)
Clogherhead Fishermen’s Co-Op
Connemara Seafoods
Emerald Mussels Limited
Errigal Fish Company Limited
Fastnet Mussels
Galway and Aran Co-Op
Glenmar Shellfish Limited
Hannigan Fish Trading Limited
Kush Shellfish
Michael Kelly (Shellfish) Limited
Rockabill Shellfish
Shellfish De La Mer
Sofrimar
Triskell Seafood Limited
Wrights of Howth
Whitefish
Castletownbere Fishermen's
Co-Op Society Limited
Clogherhead Fishermen’s Co-Op
Galway and Aran Co-Op
Glenmar Shellfish Limited
Saltees Fish
Wrights of Howth
Pelagic
Atlantic Dawn Group
Gallagher Bros (Fish Merchants) Limited
Galway and Aran Co-Op
Irish Fish Canners Limited
Island Seafoods
Killybegs Seafoods Limited
Norfish Limited
Sean Ward (Fish Exports) Limited
Salmon
Burren Smokehouse Limited
Connemara Fisheries Limited
Irish Seafood Producers Group Limited
Irish Seaspray
Kenmare Select
Kinvara Smoked Salmon Limited
Marine Harvest Ireland
Oceanpath/Dunns of Dublin
William Carr and Sons Limited
Wrights of Howth
Bord Bia Offices
Introduction to the
Directory
This directory provides a profile of the leading Irish
exporters of fish and seafood. It is broken down
by the main species type, namely Shellfish, Whitefish,
Pelagics and Salmon. It does not profile every
exporter of fish and seafood from Ireland.
Ireland’s Fish and Seafood Industry – An Overview
The clean, unpolluted waters around Ireland’s 7,500km coastline are rich in aquatic
life and form an exceptional environment for seafood. The rough Atlantic waters
which shape the Irish coastline are confronted with the warm waters of the Gulf
Stream and the cold fresh waters which flow off the Irish bog lands. Over 12,000km²
of turf bog is present in Ireland which makes it one of the last remaining ecosystems
of this type in Europe.
Total estimated annual sales of Irish Seafood on both domestic and export markets,
excluding direct landings for Irish vessels into foreign ports, amount to €730 million
and 345000 tonnes. Exports to the year ending November 2009 are estimated at
€309mn, representing about 42% of total Irish seafood sales.
An estimated 75% of Irish Seafood exports are sold in EU markets, with France being
the main market for Irish Seafood followed by the UK and Spain. Markets outside
of the EU are also of vital importance notably for Ireland’s pelagic fleet which fishes
mainly mackerel, herring and blue whiting. Nigeria and Russia are among the main
markets for these species.
The Irish Seafood industry generates an estimated 11,600 jobs, supporting the
economic viability of remote, rural and coastal communities. At production level it is
estimated that 4,987 people are employed in fisheries, 1,936 in Aquaculture, 3,507
in seafood processing and 1,185 in ancillary services.
With an estimated value of €131 million, the Irish Aquaculture industry continues
to significantly contribute to the seafood sector.
Irish Aquaculture follows strict quality guidelines through the BIM run Quality Seafood
Programme which includes schemes for Irish Quality Salmon, Irish Quality Mussels
and Irish Quality Oysters.
Irish farmed salmon is certified under quality schemes which are audited to EU
45011 standard. This ensures a high level of environmental management practices
and animal well being. Consequently Irish farmed salmon is accredited by the most
renowned quality labels such as AB Bio, Naturland, and Label Rouge. Irish salmon
is also renowned as a pioneer seafood product for organic certification and is
recognized as a leader throughout Europe.
Farmed mussels and oysters feed naturally on wild phytoplankton in the sea.
The environmental impact of mussel and oyster farming in Ireland therefore is low.
Many Irish mussel farmers are certified under BIM's Quality Seafood Programme
which controls environmental management practice, food safety and product quality.
Irish oyster farmers are certified under the Irish Quality Oyster Programme which
controls criteria such as shell shape, meat content, farming and environmental
management practice. A dedicated website gives full information on the scheme:
www.iqo.ie.
Irish wild fisheries are controlled by the European TAC and quota management
system. In addition to this, however, many species fished in Irish waters also come
under particular environmental quality schemes such as Irish V Notched Lobster, MSC
Mackerel, and line caught Irish Friends of the Sea Tuna.
For details of any Irish supplier not profiled in this directory, please contact Bord Bia’s
head office, details of which are provided on the final page of this directory. A CD
is also included on the inside cover of this directory. This CD provides an in-depth
overview of the Irish seafood sector. Details of the individual species landed or farmed
in Ireland are provided, with a specific emphasis on production figures, key export
markets by species, and the unique selling points of these individual species available
from Ireland to customers throughout the world.
Whilst every care has been taken to assure the accuracy of the content of this document,
Bord Bia does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, legality or reliability of the material.
Share of Exports by Value
Other Markets 13%
France 23%
Denmark 2%
Korea South 2%
Egypt 3%
Netherlands 3%
Italy 4%
Russia 5%
Spain 14%
Germany 6%
Nigeria 6%
United Kingdom 19%
Shellfish
Established: 1976
Company structure: 100% family owned and managed.
Company size: Medium sized company employing 12 full-time staff and up to 40
seasonal/part time workers.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: France
Foreign language capability: French, Spanish, Italian, German.
Specialists in: Cooked premium Shellfish.
Product range: Whole Crab (pasteurised and frozen), Crab claws, Mussels in sauce,
whole pasteurised Langoustines, whole pasteurised Crayfish, brown Crab meat and Roe,
whole pasteurised Lobster.
Product format: Chilled, pasteurised and frozen.
Markets supplied: Europe and Asia.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Atlanfish
Brands sold to export market: Cashelmara, L’Irlandais, Molly Malone.
Brand/Private label split: 90% branded, 10% private label.
Main channel supplied: Major European and Scandinavian retail and foodservice entities.
Sales split domestic vs export: 100% of sales are generated through exports.
Pack formats: Pouches, trays and vac packs in a variety of sizes to suit customer
requirements.
Recent NPD launches: Whole pasteurised Lobster, pasteurised whole Langoustine,
whole Crayfish and Mussels in sauces launched at Christmas ‘09.
Product/Company unique selling points: Atlanfish is a quality-driven business,
equipped with the latest production technology. Working under three key pillars of
excellence in quality, provenance and responsible practices, the company offers its
customers a ‘fresh’ option all year round with its delicious range of premium seafood
products which can be traced from plate to source. Working closely with the Marine
Institute and local fishermen, the company is also pioneering ways to ensure the health
of the source and the future for local fishing for generations to come.
Quality accreditations/certifications: Atlanfish operates a stringent quality
management programme with only the finest quality raw materials selected for
processing and all controlled under the strictest hygiene conditions.
Awards received:
- Forbairt company of the year in 1996.
- BIM Guinness Oyster Grower of the year in 1997, 1998 and 2000.
- DHL Export Award (Finalist) 2003.
- Excellence Through People Standard in 2003.
CONTACT DETAILS
Gareth Gallagher – Managing Director
Atlanfish Limited, Malin Road, Carndonagh,
Donegal, Ireland.
Tel +353 74 937 4285/+44 777 486 4900
Fax +353 74 937 4685
Email gareth@atlanfish.com
Web www.atlanfish.com
Established: 1991
Company structure: Privately owned.
Company size: Ireland’s largest mussel processor, the company has 80 employees.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: UK, France, Italy and USA.
Foreign language capability: Italian and French.
Specialists in: The farming and processing of Mussels.
Product range: Frozen Mussels in sauce, half-shell breaded Mussels, vacuum-packed
natural Mussels, IQF Mussels, Mussel meats.
Product format: Fresh and frozen.
Markets supplied: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Hungary, Austria and USA.
Brands sold to export market: Bantry Bay Premium Seafoods.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Bantry Bay Seafoods
Brand/Private label split: 50% branded, 50% private label.
Main channel supplied: Retail and foodservice.
Sales split domestic vs export: 99% of sales are generated through exports.
Pack formats: 450g, 900g, 1kg.
Recent NPD launches: Mussel nuggets (breaded Mussel meats), Mussels in a creamy
lime and ginger sauce, Mussels in a creamy stout sauce.
Product/Company unique selling points: Bantry Bay Seafoods is a vertically integrated
company that harvests its own top quality rope-grown Mussels. It uses its own patented
method of single layer cooking and freezing to bring its vacuum packed and frozen
products to the market. The company has its own fully staffed, in-house new product
development department offering pioneering sauce development. It also has a fully
accredited in-house laboratory and in-house packaging design.
Quality accreditations/certifications: BRC Level Grade 5 and Higher Level
EFSIS Approved.
Awards received:
-Finalist in Bord Bia Food and Drink Industry Awards 2007.
-Finalist in Seafood Prix d’Elite 2007.
-Irish Exporter of the Year Award 2003.
-Awarded the Irish Food and Drink Award in the Fish category and Best New
Product by Tesco Ireland 1998.
-Awarded AIB Capital Markets Export Award 1996.
-Winners of the Small Business of the Year Award by the Sunday Business Post 1995.
-Winners of the IFEX Irish Food Awards for the Best Export Market Product for
frozen vacuum, packed Mussels 1990.
CONTACT DETAILS
Orla D'Arcy – Sales and Marketing Manager
Bantry Bay Seafoods, Gortalassa, Bantry
Co. Cork, Ireland.
Tel +353 27 50 977
Fax +353 27 50 943
Email orladarcy@bantrybayseafoods.com
Web www.bantrybayseafoods.com
Established: 2000
Company structure: Desmond Moore is the Sole Director
Company size: The company employs 4 people with a turnover in the region
of €800,000.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: Cabanon De L'huitre
Contact: David Hervé
2 av Beaupreau
17390 La tremblade
France
Tel: +33 5 46 36 03 88
Fax: +33 5 46 75 12 95
Mobile: +33 6 32 84 50 58
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Bell's Isle Seafoods
Foreign language capability: French
Specialists in: Premium Pacific Oysters.
Product range: Grades 2, 3, 4.
Product format: Live packed or bulk.
Markets supplied: France and Mainland Europe.
Brands sold to export market: Bell’s Isle.
Brand/Private label split: Bulk oysters are packed under customer own brand
or under the Bell’s Isle brand.
Main channel supplied: Packers, restaurants, foodservice companies.
Sales split domestic vs export: 100% export.
Recent NPD launches: Bell’s Isle brand of oysters.
Product/Company unique selling points: Bell’s Isle farming company is situated on
the beautiful Bay of Donegal in the North West of Ireland. It is one of the leading Irish
Oyster farms. The company’s Oysters are of excellent quality and particular attention is
paid to the meat content and shape of each Oyster. The unique quality of Donegal
Bay waters produce a very specific nutty taste, much appreciated by connoisseurs.
The proximity of the handling centre and the farming site facilitates grading work and
allows for rapid dispatch. The privileged partnership with French packers allows efficient
and quality distribution to a small selection of French wholesalers who supply the
high-end markets on a daily basis.
Quality accreditations/certifications: IQO (Irish Quality Oysters) accreditation
Awards received:
- BIM Guinness Awards Winner.
CONTACT DETAILS
Ireland Contact: Des Moore – Managing Director
Bell’s Isle Seafoods, Tullyearl,
Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Tel: +353 74 97 22 791
Fax: +353 74 97 23 858
Mobile: +353 8 76 53 67 81
Email: valanddes@eircom.net
Established: 1977
Company structure: Limited Company.
Company size: The company has a turnover in the region of €6 million
with 20 employees.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: Lorient, Brittany.
Foreign language capability: French and Spanish.
Specialists in: Live Shellfish.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Breizon Limited
Product range: Lobsters, Mussels, Oysters, Shrimp, Winkles and Crab.
Product format: Live and frozen.
Markets supplied: European market.
Brands sold to export market: The product is sold unbranded into export
wholesale markets.
Main channel supplied: Wholesalers
Sales split domestic vs export: 95% of sales are generated through exports.
Pack formats: Flexible to suit customer requirements.
CONTACT DETAILS
Loic Guenael – Managing Director
Breizon Limited, Dalriada Mina, Inverin,
Rossaveal, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Tel +353 91 572 157
Fax +353 91 572 246
Email vivierbreiz@eircom.net
Established: 2010
Company structure: Partnership
Company size: €1 million turnover, 6-20 employees.
Specialists in: Cooked Shellfish.
Product range: Crab, Lobster, Shrimp, Salmon.
Product format: Chilled, fresh or frozen.
Markets supplied: Europe
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Carr Shellfish Ireland
Brands sold to export market: William Carr
Brand/Private label split: 10% brand, 90% private label.
Main channel supplied: Retail and foodservice.
Sales split domestic vs export: 1% domestic, 99% export.
Pack formats: Vacuum pack, tray sealed, catering tubs.
Recent NPD launches: Cooked Lobster.
Product/Company unique selling points: Ready to eat, superior quality and taste.
Quality accreditations/certifications: SPFA approved.
CONTACT DETAILS
Billy Carr – Managing Director
Carr Shellfish Ireland, Curraglass, Mallow,
Co. Cork, Ireland.
Tel +353 58 56216
Fax +353 58 56434
Email billy.carr@wmcarr.com
Web www.wmcarr.com
Established: 1980
Company structure: Holding company, Kilmore Fish Company Limited.
Company size: Turnover €6-8 million
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: Spain
Foreign language capability: French and Spanish.
Specialists in: Fresh and frozen Shellfish, specialising in whole Prawn and
Scallop products.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Clanawley Kilmore
International (CKI)
Product range: Frozen graded Prawn and Scallop in consumer and
foodservice packs.
Product format: Fresh and Frozen.
Markets supplied: Ireland, Spain, France, Italy.
Brands sold to export market: CKI Brand.
Brand/Private label split: 50% branded, 50% private label.
Main channel supplied: Retail, foodservice and wholesale businesses.
Sales split domestic vs export: 95% of sales are generated through exports.
Pack formats: Wide range of pack sizes of fresh and frozen Prawns dependent on
target market. Scallops: Fresh 250gm - 2kg retail consumer and wet fish counter
packs. Frozen 500gm - 1kg retail packs of half shell, meats and whole shell.
Product/Company unique selling points: CKI has 25 years of experience in
providing reliable high quality products and a consistent service directly to many
of the leading European retail and foodservice companies.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP
CONTACT DETAILS
Mairead Roche – Sales and Marketing Manager
Clanawley Kilmore International, Kilmore Quay,
Co. Wexford, Ireland.
Tel +353 53 912 9755
Fax +353 53 912 9700
Email maireadr@cki.ie
Web www.cki.ie
Established: 1999
Company structure: Owned by local fishermen.
Company size: Consists of 11 modern whitefish boats, employs 6 full-time employees,
turnover €5-10 million.
Specialists in: Prawns and a range of Whitefish.
Product range: Fresh and frozen Prawns, Monkfish, Cod, Hake.
Product format: Fresh and frozen at sea.
Markets supplied: Ireland, UK, France, Holland, Spain and Italy.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Clogherhead Fishermen’s
Co-Op
Brands sold to export market: Products are supplied unbranded into export wholesale
markets or directly to secondary processors who then pack under their own brand.
Main channel supplied: Key channels supplied include secondary processors in
Ireland and the UK, Irish foodservice wholesalers and fish shops and wholesale
customers in Spain, Holland and Italy.
Sales split domestic vs export: An estimated 90% of output is exported.
Pack formats: Frozen at sea Prawns packed in 3kg-waxed cartons, packed in 9kg
master outer cartons.
Recent NPD launches: Frozen at sea Prawns.
Product/Company unique selling points: This cooperative which is run by a group
of young, second generation fishermen boasts an 11 strong fleet of modern boats and
an impressive collective of skilled manpower. This year, 6 of the vessels have installed
‘frozen at sea’ equipment and they now have both frozen and fresh product available
to sell. This opens up new possibilities not affected by the logistics of fresh produce.
The benefits of frozen at sea Prawns are that optimum product quality is maintained
and also vessels can stay at sea longer and thereby decrease fuel consumption. This
technology, coupled with Ireland’s proximity to the main Prawn fishing grounds allows
the Prawns to be handpicked and quickly frozen ensuring exemplary quality, freshness
and traceability. The boats can stay at sea for longer, substantially decreasing the coop’s
carbon footprint.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP
CONTACT DETAILS
Paul Boyd – General Manager
Clogherhead Fishermen’s Co-Op,
Clogherhead, Co. Louth, Ireland.
Tel +353 41 988 1403
Fax +353 41 988 1405
Email paulboyd@cloghercoop.com
Established: 1960
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: France, Spain, Germany, Portugal and Italy.
Specialists in: Connemara Seafoods processes fresh, chilled, pasteurised and frozen Shellfish.
Product range: Prepared convenience/added value Seafood products.
Markets supplied: European and Asian Markets.
Brands sold to export market: Moules du Connemara, Crabe du Connemara,
La Moulière and a range of private brands.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Connemara Seafoods
Main channel supplied: European foodservice and retail distributors.
Sales split domestic vs export: 100% export.
Pack formats: A variety of pack formats to customer requirements.
Recent NPD launches: A range of prepared consumer seafood products.
Product/Company unique selling points:
Operating under the wonderful brand Connemara, the company has built an enviable
reputation as a specialist in premium Shellfish, for quality, innovative products, superbly
presented and competitively priced. Connemara Seafoods expertise brings together
a unique understanding of the marine and its natural environment while possessing
the expertise necessary to produce natures best shellfish products for the international
marketplace.
The Connemara Seafoods brand identity strongly communicates the origin of the
products, the location off the wild Atlantic coast - west of Ireland. It evokes the very
best in values, the very best in nature, marrying these with tradition, knowledge and
expertise. Together these present Connemara Seafoods commitment to first class
products, produced by a first class producer who harvests the best raw material from
the cleanest waters in Europe.
Quality accreditations/certifications: BRC Issue 5 Grade A Higher Level,
IQM (Irish Quality Mussels), ECO standard based on ISO 14001
Awards received:
- Irish Seafood Exporter of the Year 2006 and 2008
- SFA – Food and Drink Category awards 2008/2009
and SFA – Overall Winner award 2009
CONTACT DETAILS
Ann-Marie Mulloy – Business Development Manager
Connemara Seafoods, Seafood House, Kilmeena,
Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland.
Tel +353 98 41000, +353 98 41328, +353 98 41772
Fax +353 98 41666
Email ammulloy@connemaraseafoods.com
Web www.connemaraseafoods.com
Established: 2001
Company structure: Private Limited Company, involved in Aquaculture.
Company size: The company is a medium sized business which employs 10 people.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: K Verwijs, Yerseke in Holland.
Foreign language capability: Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian.
Specialists in: Blue Mussel Cultivation.
Product range: All Shellfish. Mussels, Oysters, Lobsters, Winkles, Crabs, Clams, Razors.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Emerald Mussels Limited
Product format: Fresh
Markets supplied: Europe
Brands sold to export market: Premier, Emerald brand.
Main channel supplied: Foodservice and retail.
Sales split domestic vs export: All sales are generated through exports.
Pack formats: Consumer MAP packs.
Product/Company unique selling points: Various quality marks,
continuity of supply.
Quality accreditations/certifications: EcoPact, IQM.
CONTACT DETAILS
George Golden – Managing Director
Emerald Mussels Limited, Carrowholly, Westport,
Mayo, Ireland.
Tel +353 98 26376
Fax +353 98 26431
Email carrowhollyshellfish@eircom.net
Established: 1972
Company structure: Privately owned.
Company size: Turnover in the region of €20 million, staff of 110.
Foreign language capability: French, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: France
Specialists in: Cooked Shellfish.
Product range: Crab, Whelks, Periwinkles, Prawns, King Scallops,
Queen Scallops, and Lobster.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Errigal Fish Company
Limited
Product format: Cooked fresh on ice (9 days shelf life), cooked fresh MAP
(12 days), fresh cooked pasteurised (35 days), frozen (2 years).
Markets supplied: A range of markets in Europe and Asia.
Brands sold to export market: Donegal, Tuskar Rock and Celtic.
Brand/Private label split: 90% branded, 10% private label.
Main channel supplied: Retail, wholesale and foodservice.
Sales split domestic vs export: 100% of sales are generated through exports.
Pack formats: A variety of pack formats are available to suit customer requirements.
Recent NPD launches: Fresh King Scallops in a tub. Fresh Queen scallops in a tub.
Product/Company unique selling points: Errigal Fish is a veteran specialist seafood
supplier, with 37 years’ experience under its belt. A pioneer in pasteurisation processes,
it was the first company to launch pasteurised Crab on the market, increasing the shelf
life from 9 days to an impressive 35 – a huge bonus for retailers everywhere. One of the
largest Shellfish processors in Europe, most of Errigal's products are marketed under the
Donegal brand. Errigal enjoys a close relationship with its suppliers of fresh Seafood and
It has a consistent and stable supply of product all year round, netting its catch from the
chilly North Atlantic waters, the home of premium quality seafood.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP approved.
Awards received:
- Seafood Exporter of the Year 2006.
- Udaras Business Category Award Winner 2007.
CONTACT DETAILS
Aodh O Donnell – Managing Director, Wayne Donovan – Sales Manager
Tom Glynn – Marketing Manager, Beatriz Ajenjo – Sales Representative Spain/ Portugal
Errigal Fish Co. Ltd, Carrick, Co Donegal, Ireland.
Tel +353 74 973 9023 Fax +353 74 973 9114
Email aodh@donegalseafood.com, wayne@donegalseafood.com,
tom@donegalseafood.com, ajenjo.beatriz@gmail.com
Web www.errigalfish.com, www.donegalseafood.com, www.donegal.se
Established: 1984
Company structure: Limited Company
Company size: Small to medium sized enterprise.
Foreign language capability: French, German, Japanese, Chinese and Russian.
Specialists in: Mussels and Salmon farming and processing.
Product range: Chilled and frozen Mussels in a variety of sauces, natural IQF Mussels,
organic farmed Irish Salmon.
Product format: Live, fresh, chilled, cooked and frozen.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Fastnet Mussels
Markets supplied: Ireland, France, UK, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Japan,
Denmark and USA.
Brands sold to export market: Murphy’s Irish Seafood (chilled retail), Fastnet Irish
Seafood (frozen retail), Fastnet Mussels, (foodservice), Murphy’s Irish Organic Salmon.
Brand/Private label split: 60% brands, 40% private label.
Main channel supplied: Manufacturing, retail and foodservice.
Sales split domestic vs export: 20% domestic, 80% export.
Pack formats: 450g, 900g, 1kg, 2kg, 2.5kg, 10kg.
Recent NPD launches: MAP Live Irish Rope Mussels.
Product/Company unique selling points: Located on the south-west coast of Ireland,
Fastnet Mussels Limited boasts a modern, flexible seafood processing facility which
operates to international quality, safety and environmental standards. It has diverse
interests in Aquaculture, Mussel and organic Salmon production. Fastnet Mussels
has a long history of innovation and flexible production strategy to tap into changing
consumer demands. It holds the worldwide patent for the production of ‘Individually
Quick Frozen Mussels’.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP, BRC – Grade A Higher Level, IOFGA
Organic Certification (Salmon), Naturland organic Certification (Salmon), Audit Qualité
France (AB certification) (Salmon), European Certification.
Awards received: Former Gold and Silver ‘Great Taste Award’ winners.
CONTACT DETAILS
John Murphy – Managing Director
Fastnet Mussels, Gearhies, Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Tel +353 27 61276
Mob +353 86 244 0573
Fax +353 27 61264
Email john.murphy@fastnetmussels.com
Web www.fastnetmussels.com
Established: 1974
Company structure: Co-Op
Company size: €8 million turnover, 12 employees.
Foreign language capability: French and Spanish.
Specialists in: Fish and Seafood.
Product range: Prawns, Monkfish, Pelagic fish.
Product format: Fresh and frozen.
COMHAR CHUMANN IASCAIRÍ
GAILLIMH AGUS ARAINN TEORANTA
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Galway and Aran Co-Op
Markets supplied: Ireland, UK, Spain, Netherlands, France, Italy.
Brands sold to export market: The company sells to processors and wholesalers
in export markets who then pack for both the retail and foodservice sectors.
Brand/Private label split: All sales are sold unbranded into wholesale markets.
Main channel supplied: Foodservice, retail, secondary processors.
Sales split domestic vs export: 35% of sales are generated on the home market
and 65% through exports.
Pack formats: Standard fish boxes.
Product/Company unique selling points: Product unique to area.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP
CONTACT DETAILS
Sean Griffin – General Manager
Galway and Aran Co-Op, The Pier, Rossaveal,
Co. Galway, Ireland.
Tel +353 91 572 161
Fax +353 91 572 134
Email s.griffin@galwayandaran.ie
COMHAR CHUMANN IASCAIRÍ
GAILLIMH AGUS ARAINN TEORANTA
Established: 1984
Company structure: 3 directors
Company size: €17 million turnover in 2009 – 45 employees.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: Scotland, Spain, Italy and South Africa.
Foreign language capability: Spanish, Italian, French.
Specialists in: Fresh and frozen fish and Seafood.
Product range: All types of fresh fish, frozen Langoustines, Shrimps.
Product format: Fresh and frozen.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Glenmar Shellfish
Limited
Markets supplied: UK, France, Italy, Spain, Croatia.
Brands sold to export market: Glenmar and other customer own brands.
Brand/Private label split: 80% company brand, 20% private label.
Main Channel supplied: Foodservice
Sales split domestic vs export: 20%, 80%.
Pack formats: Pack to customer requirements.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP, Full SFPA Approval.
Company unique selling points: Glenmar Shellfish is a supplier of premium fish
and Shellfish to the European marketplace. In business for over 25 years now, its
highly motivated team is dedicated to providing an excellent service to its customers.
The company serves its customers in different languages by having offices in Spain,
agents in Italy and its own French sales person. Its raw materials are sourced from
the cold, icy fresh Atlantic Ocean and its dedication to quality is paramount.
Awards received: Runners up in Entrepreneur of the Year, Runners up in Seafood
Exporter of the Year awards.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mel Bendon – Managing Director
Glenmar Shellfish Limited, Main Street, Union Hall,
Co. Cork, Ireland.
Tel +353 28 33818
Fax +353 28 33099
Email info@glenmarshellfish.com
Web www.irishprawns.com
Established: 2001
Company structure: Privately owned
Company size: €4 million turnover, 9 full-time and 4 part time staff.
Foreign language capability: French
Specialists in: Exporting live Shellfish in Vivier tanks by road and also
by airfreight in polystyrene boxes.
Product range: Brown Crab, Shrimp, Velvet Crab, Lobster, Winkles,
Dublin Bay Prawns, Native Oyster, Pacific Oyster, Spider Crab.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Hannigan Fish Trading
Limited
Product format: Live/fresh.
Markets supplied: France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, China, UK and Ireland.
Brands sold to export market: Products are sold unbranded, in bulk.
Brand/Private label split: Products are sold unbranded, in bulk.
Main channel supplied: Secondary Vivier companies and wholesalers.
Sales split domestic vs export: 80% Export, 20% Domestic.
Pack formats: Air freight packed 15 kilo per polystyrene box.
Recent NPD launches: Live Prawns (Langoustine).
Product/Company unique selling points: Live Shellfish products are caught,
handled and stored by very experienced fishermen, with years of experience selecting
and handling live shellfish for the 'Live' market which demands maximum shelf life
from such live products. The company’s Vivier drivers are also trained to high grading
and handling standards. This business has a very strong supply base, consisting of
regular supply of Brown Crab from 2 x 20m Vivier boats each capable of catching on
average of 10 ton per week, 2 smaller 12m Vivier boats each capable of landing 6
ton per week. Hannigans has a strong supply base of smaller boats based in Donegal,
Mayo, Galway, Antrim and Down from which they get Brown Crab, Lobster, Prawns,
Velvet Crab, Shrimp and Spider Crab. They own 3 Artic lorries and 4 fully equipped
Vivier fridges.
CONTACT DETAILS
Jimmy White – General Manager
Hannigan Fish Trading Limited, Fintra Road,
Killybegs, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Tel +353 74 973 2134
Fax +353 74 975 3622
Email hftrading@eircom.net
Web www.liveirishshellfish.com
Established: 1987
Company structure: Privately owned
Company size: €1 million turnover, 6 full-time employees.
Foreign language capability: French and English
Specialists in: Organic Mussels
Product range: Organic Rope Mussels and conventional Oysters.
Product format: Chilled and frozen fresh.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Kush Shellfish
Markets supplied: France, Germany and Italy.
Brands sold to export market: Kush Shellfish
Brand/Private label split: Sales are currently in bulk to processors and fresh.
Main channel supplied: Predominantly French processors but the business
is now targeting the retail and foodservice channels.
Sales split domestic vs export: All sales are generated through exports.
Pack formats: 500g frozen, 700g frozen, 1kg frozen, chilled available with 28 day
shelf life in 500g, 700g and 1kg packs, 1kg, 1.5kg and 2 kg fresh MAP.
Recent NPD launches: Organic Mussels
Product/Company unique selling points: Kush Shellfish is the first and only
organic Mussel producer in Ireland. It has its own Rope Mussel production sites
located in the Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and is proud to farm in only
Class A waters.
Quality accreditations/certifications: The company is fully certified with
both Eco and Organic certification for Rope Mussel production.
CONTACT DETAILS
John Harrington – Managing Director
Kush Shellfish, O’Sheas Buildings, Kenmare,
Co. Kerry, Ireland.
Tel +353 64 664 1714
Fax +353 64 664 1751
Email info@kush.ie
Web: www.kush.ie
Established: 1979
Company structure: Limited
Company size: €1 million turnover, 8 employees.
Specialists in: Native Oysters (ostrea edulis) packed in baskets.
Product range: Native Oysters, Gigas Oysters, Mussels, and Palourde Clams.
Product format: Fresh
Markets supplied: On a weekly basis Switzerland, Sweden, Canada and England.
Some sales to France, Germany and Italy.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Michael Kelly (Shellfish)
Limited
Brands sold to export market: Kelly Shellfish
Brand/Private label split: 100% Kelly Shellfish
Main channel supplied: Foodservice
Sales split domestic vs export: 60% Home, 40% Export.
Pack formats: Oyster baskets
Product/Company unique selling points: Quality and Taste from Grade A Waters.
Quality accreditations/certifications: Approved by SFPA No. IE GY 0068 EC.
Awards received: Bridgestone Food Guide and Rick Stein Food Hero.
CONTACT DETAILS
Diarmuid Kelly – General Manager
Michael Kelly (Shellfish) Limited, Tyrone,
Kilcolgan, Co. Galway. Ireland.
Tel +353 91 796 120
Fax +353 91 796 720
Email kellyoysters@eircom.net
Web www.kellyoysters.com
Established: 1984
Company structure: Privately owned family run business.
Company size: The company employs circa 40 people.
Specialists in: Fresh and frozen Scampi, Razor Clams and Whitefish.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: Agency offices in Rome, Barcelona, Vigo and Madrid.
Foreign language capability: Italian, French, Spanish and Russian.
Product range: Whole frozen Scampi, frozen at sea Scampi, frozen Scampi Tails, live
Razor Fish, frozen IQF Razor Fish and a range of Whitefish.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Rockabill Shellfish
Product format: Live, fresh, chilled and frozen.
Markets supplied: Italy, France, Spain and some markets in Asia.
Brands sold to export market: Rockabill Shellfish and a range of retailer
private label brands.
Brand/Private label split: Products are sold into wholesale markets under the
Rockabill Shellfish brand and to the retail sector under Private Label.
Main channel supplied: Retail, foodservice, secondary processors.
Sales split domestic vs export: Over 90% of sales are generated through exports.
Pack formats: A range of sizes are available to suit individual customer requirements.
Product/Company unique selling points: Rockabill Shellfish can offer its
customers a guaranteed source of supply through its ownership of its own fleet
of trawlers that fish the traditional fishing grounds off the coast of Ireland.
The company has a fishing pedigree stretching back over many generations,
with the Price family still firmly at the helm of the company. The company boasts
its own fleet of refrigerated trucks, and coupled with heavy investment in time,
capital and tight quality control systems, can guarantee the integrity of its cold
supply chain.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP.
Awards recieved:
In 2008, Comparison International, an independent facilitator conducted a best
practice benchmarking review and rated Rockabill Shellfish as the top performing
fish company of those included in the survey in Ireland. It also positioned the
company as ‘world-class’ based on this world-class model of manufacturing
excellence.
CONTACT DETAILS
Tom Burke – Sales and Marketing Consultant
Rockabill Shellfish, Stephenstown Ind. Est.,
Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, Ireland.
Tel +353 1 841 7874
Fax +353 1 841 7876
Email tburke@rockabill.ie, tompburke@eircom.net
Web www.rockabill.ie
Established: 1987
Company size: The company has 90 employees.
Company structure: Privately owned
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: Sales office in Spain.
Foreign language capability: French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese.
Specialists in: Shellfish and predominantly Crab and Cajun Crab Toes.
Product range: The company supplies a range of Shellfish (e.g. whole cooked Brown
Crab, dressed Crab, Crab Claws, Crab Meat, Spider Crab, Velvet Crab, whole frozen
Prawns, frozen cooked and raw Shrimp, Periwinkles) and Whitefish (mainly Witches,
Turbot, Hake, Megrim, Monks and Pollack).
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Shellfish De La Mer
Product format: Fresh, frozen, pasteurised.
Markets supplied: Ireland, UK, France, Spain, Italy, China, Sweden, Portugal.
Brands sold on export market: Shellfish de la Mer, Chair de Crabe Extra France,
Gelpeixe Gourmet Portugal.
Brand/Private label split: 90% sales are generated through branded sales.
Main channel supplied: Retail and foodservice.
Sales split domestic versus export: 50% domestic, 50% exports.
Pack formats: Flexible. Tailored to customer requirements.
Recent NDP launches: Recently launched a Shellfish Selection, Mussel Meat,
Breaded Garlic Mussels, Coronation Crab Meat, Cajun Crab Meat, Crab Marie Rose,
Sweet Chilli Crab Toes and Cajun Crab Toes.
Company unique selling points: Access to raw material through its own modern
fishing fleet, consisting of five large day fishing vessels. This fleet harvests premium
quality seafood from the cold waters of the Atlantic, just off the shores
of Castletownbere. This enables them to process the catch within the shortest
possible time and ensures a premium quality product in the market place.
Quality accreditations/certifications: BRC ‘A’ Accreditation.
Awards received:
- Silver Medal in the National Irish Food Awards 2009.
- All Ireland Small Business Marketing Award 2008.
- Irish Seafood Exporter of the Year in 2004 (Runner up in 2007).
- Excellence in Environmental Practices Award.
CONTACT DETAILS
Frank O’Sullivan – Export Manager
Shellfish De La Mer, Dinish Island,
Castletownbere, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Tel +353 27 70461 Fax +353 27 70333
Mob +353 87 950 6599
Email frank@shellfishireland.com
Web www.shellfishireland.com
Damian Connolly – Sales Manager
Email damian@shellfishireland.com
Established: 1979
Company structure: Limited Company
Company size: €10 million turnover.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: France, Spain, Portugal and Italy.
Foreign language capability: French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian
Specialists in: Premium quality Shellfish.
Product range: Scallop Meat, Crab products, Periwinkles, Whelks, live Lobster,
Shrimp and Prawns.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Sofrimar
Product format: Live, fresh, chilled, cooked, frozen and frozen on board.
Markets supplied: France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and South Korea.
Brands sold to export market: Sofrimar and retail private labels.
Brand/Private label split: 80% branded, 20% own label.
Main channel supplied: Retail and foodservice.
Sales split domestic vs export: 95% of sales are generated through exports.
Pack formats: Flexible to suit customer requirements.
Recent NPD launches: Range of Scallop meat and Crab products.
Product/Company unique selling points: Located in the unspoilt fishing village
of Kilmore Quay, Sofrimar is situated just minutes from the harbour, enabling it to
bring deliciously fresh Seafood to its customers throughout Europe. Having forged
strong relationships with the local fishing community, Sofrimar has access to a diverse
range of high quality shellfish and whitefish species. The company’s partnerships
with Kilmore Quay’s day boats, a stone throw’s from the factory guarantees optimum
freshness and quick delivery to their customers within hours of being caught.
Sofrimar’s live lobster holding facility ensures continuous supply during peak periods.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP.
Awards received:
- Seafood Exporter of the Year 2007
- Finalist in the All Ireland Marketing Awards 2009.
CONTACT DETAILS
Ciara Watt – Sales and Marketing Manager
Sofrimar Limited, Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford, Ireland.
Tel +353 53 912 9660
Fax +353 53 912 9699
Email ciara@sofrimar.ie
Web www.sofrimar.ie
Established: 1999
Company structure: Limited
Company size: €2 million turnover, 1 full-time and 1 part-time employee.
Foreign language capability: French and Spanish.
Specialists in: Live Shellfish
Product range: Gigas Oysters, Flat Oysters, Clams (Palourdes), Winkles, Cockles.
Product format: Fresh
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Triskell Seafood Limited
Markets supplied: France, Spain, Italy and UK.
Brands sold to export market: Product is sold in bulk, unbranded.
Brand/Private label split: Product is sold in bulk, unbranded.
Main channel supplied: Predominantly foodservice.
Sales split Domestic vs export: 90% export
Pack formats: Bulk
Product/Company unique selling points: Personalised quality service.
Awards received: Nominated Business Woman of the Year 2002.
CONTACT DETAILS
Marie-Aude Danguy – Managing Director
Triskell Seafood Limited, Stranhill, Co. Sligo, Ireland.
Tel +353 71 91 68060
Mob +353 87 2451558
Fax +353 71 916 8064
Email triskell@eircom.net
Web www.triskellseafood.com
Established: 1893
Company structure: Privately owned, family run company.
Company size: 45/50 employees, €80 million turnover.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: Spain (tinocordal@uvigo.es).
Foreign language capability: French, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Chinese.
Specialists in: Smoked Salmon, Salmon, Fish, Shellfish.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Wrights of Howth
Product range: Salmon, organic smoked Salmon, live Razors, Clams, whole frozen
Prawns, frozen Prawn Tails, frozen peeled Prawns, frozen Scallops, Whelks, Brown
Crab, range of fresh and frozen Whitefish.
Product format: Chilled, fresh, frozen and live.
Markets supplied: Ireland, Europe and Asia.
Brands sold to export market: Wrights of Howth, Red Sail branded products.
Brand/Private label split: 80% brand, 20% other.
Main channel supplied: Retail, foodservice, secondary processing.
Sales split domestic vs export: 40%, 60%.
Pack formats: Bulk consumer pack, catering pack bulk.
Recent NPD launches: Organic Irish Smoked Salmon/live Shellfish to Asia.
Product/Company unique selling points: In 1893 the Wright family began
smoking Irish Salmon. The craft has been passed down through the generations and
little has changed. They still fillet the fish by hand and cure using only natural sea
salt. They then smoke each fish for eight hours using pure oak chippings which give
their product its world renowned flavour. This year, due to conservation of their Wild
Salmon stocks, Wrights of Howth have now moved to producing Organic Irish Smoked
Salmon. The company has had a Spanish base in Vigo for the past 12 years looking
after French, Spanish and Italian markets. In Ireland they are based in the fishing
harbour in Howth, Co. Dublin, with access to direct landings of boats.
Quality accreditations certifications: Certified HACCP, Organic and Kosher certified.
Awards received: Great Taste Awards 2009 – smoked organic Salmon.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mark Wright – Managing Director
Wrights of Howth
14 West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland.
Tel +353 1 832 3937
Fax +353 1 832 0201
Email mark@wrightsofhowth.com
Web www.wrightsofhowth.com
Whitefish
Established: 1968
Company structure: Board of Directors, General Manager, Marketing
and Production.
Company size: €30 million turnover, 78 employees.
Foreign language capability: Spanish and French.
Specialists in: Fresh and Frozen Pelagics and Whitefish.
Product range: Demersal and Pelagic.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Castletownbere
Fishermen's Co-Op
Society Limited
Product format: Fresh, frozen, chilled, fillets, gutted and round.
Markets supplied: Ireland, England, Scotland, Belgium, France, Spain,
Japan, Poland, Czechoslovakia.
Brands sold to export market: Castletownbere brands only.
Brand/Private label split: Castletownbere brands only.
Main channel supplied: Retail, foodservice, secondary processors.
Sales split domestic vs export: 25% domestic, 75% export.
Pack formats: 5, 10, 20 or 40 kgs.
Product/Company unique selling points: The Cooperative enjoys complete
control of the source of its raw material. It prides itself on the quality of service
provided to its customers.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP
CONTACT DETAILS
Castletownbere Fishermen’s Co-Op Society Limited
Dinish Island, Castletownbere, Co. Cork.
John Nolan – General Manager
Tel: +353 86 267 1996
Fax: +353 27 70194
Email info@ctbfishcoop.eu
Donal O’Sullivan – Sales Manager
Tel: +353 86 257 4460
Fax: +353 27 70194
Email donal@ctbfishcoop.eu
Established: 1999
Company structure: Owned by local fishermen.
Company size: Consists of 11 modern whitefish boats, employs 6 full-time employees,
turnover €5-10 million.
Specialists in: Prawns and a range of Whitefish.
Product range: Fresh and frozen Prawns, Monkfish, Cod, Hake.
Product format: Fresh and frozen at sea.
Markets supplied: Ireland, UK, France, Holland, Spain and Italy.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Clogherhead Fishermen’s
Co-Op
Brands sold to export market: Products are supplied unbranded into export wholesale
markets or directly to secondary processors who then pack under their own brand.
Main channel supplied: Key channels supplied include secondary processors in
Ireland and the UK, Irish foodservice wholesalers and fish shops and wholesale
customers in Spain, Holland and Italy.
Sales split domestic vs export: An estimated 90% of output is exported.
Pack formats: Frozen at sea Prawns packed in 3kg-waxed cartons, packed in 9kg
master outer cartons.
Recent NPD launches: Frozen at sea Prawns.
Product/Company unique selling points: This cooperative which is run by a group
of young, second generation fishermen boasts an 11 strong fleet of modern boats and
an impressive collective of skilled manpower. This year, 6 of the vessels have installed
‘frozen at sea’ equipment and they now have both frozen and fresh product available
to sell. This opens up new possibilities not affected by the logistics of fresh produce.
The benefits of frozen at sea Prawns are that optimum product quality is maintained
and also vessels can stay at sea longer and thereby decrease fuel consumption. This
technology, coupled with Ireland’s proximity to the main Prawn fishing grounds allows
the Prawns to be handpicked and quickly frozen ensuring exemplary quality, freshness
and traceability. The boats can stay at sea for longer, substantially decreasing the coop’s
carbon footprint.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP
CONTACT DETAILS
Paul Boyd – General Manager
Clogherhead Fishermen’s Co-Op,
Clogherhead, Co. Louth, Ireland.
Tel +353 41 988 1403
Fax +353 41 988 1405
Email paulboyd@cloghercoop.com
Established: 1974
Company structure: Co-Op
Company size: €8 million turnover, 12 employees.
Foreign language capability: French and Spanish.
Specialists in: Fish and Seafood.
Product range: Prawns, Monkfish, Pelagic fish.
Product format: Fresh and frozen.
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GAILLIMH AGUS ARAINN TEORANTA
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Galway and Aran Co-Op
Markets supplied: Ireland, UK, Spain, Netherlands, France, Italy.
Brands sold to export market: The company sells to processors and wholesalers
in export markets who then pack for both the retail and foodservice sectors.
Brand/Private label split: All sales are sold unbranded into wholesale markets.
Main channel supplied: Foodservice, retail, secondary processors.
Sales split domestic vs export: 35% of sales are generated on the home market
and 65% through exports.
Pack formats: Standard fish boxes.
Product/Company unique selling points: Product unique to area.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP
CONTACT DETAILS
Sean Griffin – General Manager
Galway and Aran Co-Op, The Pier, Rossaveal,
Co. Galway, Ireland.
Tel +353 91 572 161
Fax +353 91 572 134
Email s.griffin@galwayandaran.ie
COMHAR CHUMANN IASCAIRÍ
GAILLIMH AGUS ARAINN TEORANTA
Established: 1984
Company structure: 3 directors
Company size: €17 million turnover in 2009 – 45 employees.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: Scotland, Spain, Italy and South Africa.
Foreign language capability: Spanish, Italian, French.
Specialists in: Fresh and frozen fish and Seafood.
Product range: All types of fresh fish, frozen Langoustines, Shrimps.
Product format: Fresh and frozen.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Glenmar Shellfish
Limited
Markets supplied: UK, France, Italy, Spain, Croatia.
Brands sold to export market: Glenmar and other customer own brands.
Brand/Private label split: 80% company brand, 20% private label.
Main Channel supplied: Foodservice
Sales split domestic vs export: 20%, 80%.
Pack formats: Pack to customer requirements.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP, Full SFPA Approval.
Company unique selling points: Glenmar Shellfish is a supplier of premium fish
and Shellfish to the European marketplace. In business for over 25 years now, its
highly motivated team is dedicated to providing an excellent service to its customers.
The company serves its customers in different languages by having offices in Spain,
agents in Italy and its own French sales person. Its raw materials are sourced from
the cold, icy fresh Atlantic Ocean and its dedication to quality is paramount.
Awards received: Runners up in Entrepreneur of the Year, Runners up in Seafood
Exporter of the Year awards.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mel Bendon – Managing Director
Glenmar Shellfish Limited, Main Street, Union Hall,
Co. Cork, Ireland.
Tel +353 28 33818
Fax +353 28 33099
Email info@glenmarshellfish.com
Web www.irishprawns.com
Established: 1996
Company structure: Family owned business.
Company size: 15 employees.
Foreign language capability: Spanish
Specialists in: Whitefish
Product range: Whole and filleted Whitefish and Prawns.
Product format: Fresh
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Saltees Fish
Markets supplied: Ireland, UK, Spain, France, Belgium and Holland.
Brands sold to export market: Saltees Fish
Brand/Private label split: Products are mainly supplied in bulk to wholesalers
in key export markets.
Main channel supplied: Retail, foodservice and secondary processors.
Sales split domestic vs export: 40% domestic, 60% export.
Pack formats: Red plastics, polystyrene box.
Product/Company unique selling points: Saltees Fish trades from a modern
building, incorporating 400sqm of office space situated above 800sqm of cold stores,
all meeting EU regulations. The building also features up-to-date loading bays, an ice
plant and storage areas. It owns its own fleet of lorries ensuring that it can guarantee
that its product arrives in top condition with its customers at the correct time. It is a
family owned business engaged in the catching, handling and processing of fish
caught from its own fleet of trawlers for supply to the domestic and export market.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP
CONTACT DETAILS
Michael O'Flaherty – Managing Director
Saltees Fish, Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford, Ireland.
Tel: +353 53 912 9870
Fax: +353 53 912 9931
Email info@salteesfish.ie
Web www.salteesfish.ie
Established: 1893
Company structure: Privately owned, family run company.
Company size: 45/50 employees, €80 million turnover.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: Spain (tinocordal@uvigo.es).
Foreign language capability: French, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Chinese.
Specialists in: Smoked Salmon, Salmon, Fish, Shellfish.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Wrights of Howth
Product range: Salmon, organic smoked Salmon, live Razors, Clams, whole frozen
Prawns, frozen Prawn Tails, frozen peeled Prawns, frozen Scallops, Whelks, Brown
Crab, range of fresh and frozen Whitefish.
Product format: Chilled, fresh, frozen and live.
Markets supplied: Ireland, Europe and Asia.
Brands sold to export market: Wrights of Howth, Red Sail branded products.
Brand/Private label split: 80% brand, 20% other.
Main channel supplied: Retail, foodservice, secondary processing.
Sales split domestic vs export: 40%, 60%.
Pack formats: Bulk consumer pack, catering pack bulk.
Recent NPD launches: Organic Irish Smoked Salmon/live Shellfish to Asia.
Product/Company unique selling points: In 1893 the Wright family began
smoking Irish Salmon. The craft has been passed down through the generations and
little has changed. They still fillet the fish by hand and cure using only natural sea
salt. They then smoke each fish for eight hours using pure oak chippings which give
their product its world renowned flavour. This year, due to conservation of their Wild
Salmon stocks, Wrights of Howth have now moved to producing Organic Irish Smoked
Salmon. The company has had a Spanish base in Vigo for the past 12 years looking
after French, Spanish and Italian markets. In Ireland they are based in the fishing
harbour in Howth, Co. Dublin, with access to direct landings of boats.
Quality accreditations certifications: Certified HACCP, Organic and Kosher certified.
Awards received: Great Taste Awards 2009 – smoked organic Salmon.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mark Wright – Managing Director
Wrights of Howth
14 West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland.
Tel +353 1 832 3937
Fax +353 1 832 0201
Email mark@wrightsofhowth.com
Web www.wrightsofhowth.com
Pelagic
Established: 1968
Company structure: Private company
Company size: 150 employees
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: Norway
Foreign language capability: Norwegian
Specialists in: Frozen Pelagic Fish.
Product range: Mackerel, Herring, Horse Mackerel, Blue Whiting, Sprat,
Silver Smelt, Saithe, Capelin.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Atlantic Dawn Group
Product format: Frozen
Markets supplied: International
Brands sold to export market: Products are sold unbranded, in bulk.
Brand/Private label split: Products are sold unbranded, in bulk.
Main channel supplied: Secondary processing.
Sales split domestic vs export: 99% export.
Pack formats: 20kg frozen carton.
Product/Company unique selling points: The company is a world leader in
the catching, processing and marketing of frozen pelagic fish products. Its activities
include RSW catching vessels, sea freezing vessels and shore freezing factories.
The company strategy is to position its fishing and processing operations in key locations
in order to access prime seafood that is caught and produced in the most modern
facilities. This approach ensures that the company can consistently offer its customers
a premium product.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP, MSC certified Mackerel.
CONTACT DETAILS
Karl McHugh – Managing Director
Atlantic Dawn Group, Roshine Road,
Killybegs, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Tel +353 74 973 1644
Fax +353 74 973 1646
Email karl@atlantic-dawn.com
Web www.atlantic-dawn.com
Established: 1919
Company structure: Limited company
Company size: The company is a medium sized fish business.
Foreign language capability: French
Specialists in: Mackerel, Herring, Horse Mackerel, Blue Whiting.
Product range: Whole frozen, head on, fillets, skinless fillets, marinated fillets,
marinated skinless fillets.
Product format: Frozen and marinated.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Gallagher Bros
(Fish Merchants) Limited
Markets supplied: Europe, Scandinavia, Japan, Russia, West Africa, Egypt.
Brands sold to export market: All sales are in bulk to secondary processors.
Brand/Private label split: All sales are in bulk to secondary processors.
Main channel supplied: Secondary processing.
Sales split domestic vs export: All sales are generated through exports.
Pack formats: 20kg blocks, 10kg blocks.
Product/Company unique selling points: Gallagher Bros are strategically located
in Ireland's premier fishing port. Its products are sourced in rich, clean, pollution
free fishing grounds off the North Atlantic. Family management and control means
commitment, fast response and flexibility to customer needs. Consistent high quality and
freshness are ensured by direct landings of fish catches to quayside plants with
the latest processing in freezing techniques and on-site cold storage capacity.
Quality accreditations/certifications: MSC certified Mackerel, HACCP.
CONTACT DETAILS
Sales Department
Gallagher Bros (Fish Merchants) Limited,
Killybegs, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Tel +353 74 973 1004
Fax +353 74 973 1509
Email fish@gallagherbros.ie
Web www.gallagherbros.ie
Established: 1974
Company structure: Co-Op
Company size: €8 million turnover, 12 employees.
Foreign language capability: French and Spanish.
Specialists in: Fish and Seafood.
Product range: Prawns, Monkfish, Pelagic fish.
Product format: Fresh and frozen.
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GAILLIMH AGUS ARAINN TEORANTA
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Galway and Aran Co-Op
Markets supplied: Ireland, UK, Spain, Netherlands, France, Italy.
Brands sold to export market: The company sells to processors and wholesalers
in export markets who then pack for both the retail and foodservice sectors.
Brand/Private label split: All sales are sold unbranded into wholesale markets.
Main channel supplied: Foodservice, retail, secondary processors.
Sales split domestic vs export: 35% of sales are generated on the home market
and 65% through exports.
Pack formats: Standard fish boxes.
Product/Company unique selling points: Product unique to area.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP
CONTACT DETAILS
Sean Griffin – General Manager
Galway and Aran Co-Op, The Pier, Rossaveal,
Co. Galway, Ireland.
Tel +353 91 572 161
Fax +353 91 572 134
Email s.griffin@galwayandaran.ie
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GAILLIMH AGUS ARAINN TEORANTA
Established: 1977
Company structure: Private company
Company size: €4 million turnover, 40 employees.
Specialists in: Canned Mackerel and Canned Herring products using
only Irish caught and landed fish from the North East Atlantic.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Irish Fish Canners
Limited
Product range: Hansa - flat can - Mackerel fillets in a range of sauces, smoked Mackerel
fillets in vegetable oil, smoked Mackerel fillets in brine, peppered smoked Mackerel fillets
in vegetable oil, peppered smoked Mackerel fillets in Brine, Herring fillets in a sauce,
smoked Herring fillets in vegetable oil, smoked Herring fillets in brine, peppered smoked
Herring fillets in vegetable oil. Standard - round can - Mackerel in brine, Mackerel in
tomato sauce, Mackerel in spicy tomato sauce in a variety of sizes.
Product format: Canned – commercially sterile, 4 year ambient shelf life.
Markets supplied: United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Greece,
Cyprus, North America, Caribbean.
Brands sold to export market: Private brands (customers own label).
Brand/Private label split: All private label.
Main channel supplied: Retail
Sales split domestic vs export: 5%, 95%.
Pack formats: Flat cans 10’s, 40’s, 50’s cartoned or to customers requirements.
Round cans: 12, 24, 48 shrink wrapped or to customer’s requirements.
Recent NPD launches: Peppered Smoked Mackerel in brine.
Product/Company unique selling points: Source of polyunsaturated fats,
particularly Omega-3 essential fatty acids and Calcium.
Quality accreditations/certifications: BRC/FIS applied for.
CONTACT DETAILS
Sales Department
Irish Fish Canners Limited, Proiseail (An Clochan Liath)
Teoranta, Meenmore, Dungloe, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Tel +353 74 952 1100
Fax +353 74 952 1287
Email info@irishfishcanners.com
Web www.irishfishcanners.com
Established: 1986
Company structure: Limited company, family owned and run.
Company size: Seasonal with 12 employees’s full-time increasing to 30 during
busy season October until March.
Specialists in: Primary pelagic processing and value added smoked fish.
Product range: Mackerel, Herring, Horse Mackerel, Sprat, Blue Whiting.
New products to market: smoked Mackerel with ginger, chilli and lime, smoked Mackerel
with honey and mustard, smoked Mackerel, smoked and peppered Mackerel, smoked
Herring, smoked Salmon, smoked Trout.
Product format: Chilled and frozen.
Markets supplied: Ireland, Europe, Japan and Africa.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Island Seafoods
Brands sold to export market: Atlantic Treasures.
Brand/Private label split: Up until recently, the company focused on the supply
of primary pelagic fish into the secondary processing market. These products are
supplied, unbranded into this sector. The Atlantic Treasures brand has recently been
launched to target the retail and foodservice sectors in France and Germany.
Main channel supplied: The company’s core range is supplied to canners and
processors in Europe, Japan and Africa for the past 25 years. Its new added value
smoked range will be targeted at the retail and foodservice sectors in select European
markets, particularly France and Germany.
Sales split domestic vs export: All sales currently are generated through exports.
Pack formats: Flexible to suit customer requirements.
Recent NPD launches: Range of smoked Mackerel and Herring products with
a variety of toppings, smoked Salmon and smoked Trout.
Product/Company unique selling points: Island Seafoods is a family run business
with over 25 years of experience under its belt. Located in Killybegs, its fish is fully
traceable from net to fork. Inspired by green ethics, the company boasts its own
hydro-electric plant which saves over 500 tonnes of greenhouse gases a year,
ensuring the sustainability of its operations.
Quality accreditations/certifications: MSC certified Mackerel,
Naturland certification for smoked Salmon and Trout.
CONTACT DETAILS
Michael O’Donnell – Sales and Marketing Manager
Island Seafoods, Carricknamohill, Killybegs,
Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Tel +353 74 973 1216
Fax +353 74 973 1633
Email michael@islandseafoodsltd.ie
Established: 1968
Company structure: Privately owned
Company size: €20 million turnover, 90 employees.
Specialists in: Primary processing of pelagic seafood.
Product range: Mackerel, Herring, Horse Mackerel, Blue Whiting, Sprat.
Product format: Whole, headed and gutted, gutted, handcut fillets,
butterfly flaps, frozen and chilled.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Killybegs Seafoods
Limited
Markets supplied: Far East, Russia, Europe (West and East), Egypt, West Africa.
Brands sold to export market: Killybegs Seafoods brand.
Main channel supplied: Direct sales to secondary processors.
Sales split domestic vs export: 1% domestic, 99% export.
Pack formats: 20kg cartons.
Product/Company unique selling points: Killybegs Seafoods is one of the
principle Irish processors and exporters of premium quality pelagic fish from Ireland.
Raw material is sourced from the North West Atlantic waters and brought to its
factory in refrigerated seawater trawlers. It has modern fish handling equipment
with the capacity to store 800 tonnes of chilled fresh fish, 300 tonnes of daily air
blast freezing and 6,000 tonnes of cold storage space.
Quality accreditations/certifications: MSC certified Mackerel.
CONTACT DETAILS
John McGuinness – Managing Director
Killybegs Seafoods Limited, Conlin Road, Killybegs,
County Donegal, Ireland.
Tel +353 74 973 1028
Fax +353 74 973 1597
Email jmg@killybegsseafoods.com
Web www.killybegsseafoods.com
Established: 1974
Company structure: Family owned business.
Company size: €9 million turnover, 50 employees.
Specialists in: Pelagic fish processing.
Product range: Mackerel, Herring, Horse Mackerel, Blue Whiting.
Whole round, H&G, gutted, fillets, flaps, deli etc.
Product format: Fresh and frozen.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Norfish Limited
Markets supplied: Continental Europe, Russia, Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa.
Brands sold to export market: Products are sold unbranded, in bulk.
Brand/Private label split: Products are sold unbranded, in bulk.
Main channel supplied: Secondary processing.
Sales split domestic vs export: 100% export.
Pack formats: 20kg blocks.
Product/Company unique selling points: Norfish is a specialist in the processing
of Pelagic Fish and has over 30 years experience within this sector. The company is
strategically located in the fishing port of Killybegs.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP approved.
CONTACT DETAILS
Tony Byrne – Managing Director
Norfish Limited, Killybegs, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Tel +353 74 973 1146
Fax +353 74 973 1844
Email norfish@iol.ie
Web www.norfishlimited.com
Established: 1998
Company structure: Private Company
Specialists in: The processing and exporting of Pelagic fish.
Product range: Horse mackerel, Mackerel, Herring, Blue Whiting and Sprat.
Product format: Frozen
Mackerel: whole round, headed and gutted, hand cut side fillets, skinless Mackerel
side fillets, gutted Mackerel, Mackerel butterfly fillets, Herring: whole round, deli
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Sean Ward
(Fish Exports) Limited
Herring, Herring flaps, Horse Mackerel: whole round, Blue Whiting: whole round,
Sprat: Whole round.
Markets Supplied: Europe, Africa, Russia, the Far East.
Brands sold to export market: Products are sold unbranded, in bulk.
Brand/Private label Split: Products are sold unbranded, in bulk.
Main channel supplied: Wholesalers and Secondary Processors.
Quality accreditations/certifications: The company is HACCP approved
and MSC certified.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mr. Sean Ward – Managing Director
Sean Ward (Fish Exports) Ltd.,
Roshine Road, Killybegs, Co. Donegal
Tel: 00353-74-973-1613
Fax: 00353-74-973-1631
Email: info@wardfish.ie
Website: www.wardfish.com
Salmon
Established: 1989
Company structure: Limited. 2 Directors.
Company size: €1.2 million turnover, 12 employees.
Foreign language capability: French, German and Swedish.
Specialists in: Artisan smoked Irish Salmon organically farmed. 100% Irish.
Product range: Burren Smoked Irish organic Salmon hot and cold smoked with and
without natural spices and herbs, Burren smoked Irish Salmon hot and cold smoked
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Burren Smokehouse
Limited
with or without natural spices and herbs, Irish Trout and Irish Mackerel, fish platters with
smoked Salmon, Trout and Mackerel. Varied sizes of all products are available
Product format: Chilled
Markets supplied: Switzerland, France, UK, USA, Germany, Romania, Italy and Spain.
Brands sold to export market: Burren Smokehouse brand.
Brand/Private label Split: 100% brand.
Main channel supplied: 70% retail, 30% foodservice.
Sales split domestic vs export: 40%, 60%.
Pack formats: 40g, 100g, 200g, 300g, 500g, 750g, 1000g. Vacuum packed
with clear bag with a cardboard sleeve.
Recent NPD launches: Burren Smoked Irish organic Salmon with honey, whiskey and
fennel, Burren Hot Smoked Irish organic Salmon with honey, lemon and dill
Product/Company unique selling points: Award winning, artisan smokehouse,
cutting edge innovative. smoking specialist, capacity available. Top end niche product for
retail and foodservice.
Quality accreditations/certifications: Organic Certification with IOFGA.
Awards received:
- Irish Seafood Exporter of the Year 2009.
- Great Taste Awards 2002 - 2008 in total 8 Awards.
- Best Producer of the Year Award Good Food Ireland 2009.
- Gold Award Seafood Section Blas na h’Eireann 2009.
- Best Product of the Show in SHOP retail show 2006 and 2008.
- Best Irish Product in SHOP retail show 2007 and 2008.
- Bridgestone Guide 1996 – 2010.
CONTACT DETAILS
Birgitta Curtin – Managing Director
Burren Smokehouse Limited, Kincora Road,
Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare, Ireland.
Tel +353 65 707 4432
Fax +353 65 707 4303
Email birgitta@burrensmokehouse.ie
Web www.burrensmokehouse.ie
Established: 1985
Company structure: Limited
Company size: 6 full-time staff and 3 seasonal.
Specialists in: Smoked Salmon.
Product range: Whole and sliced sides of smoked Salmon.
Product format: Smoked.
Markets supplied: Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Connemara Fisheries
Limited
Brands sold to export market: Atlantic Silver
Brand/Private label split: The majority of sales are under the Atlantic Silver brand.
Main channel supplied: Retail, foodservice and corporate gift market.
Sales split domestic vs export: 50%, 50%.
Pack formats: Vacuumed packed 800-1200 sliced/whole sides.
CONTACT DETAILS
Kathleen Nee – Sales and Marketing Manager
Connemara Fisheries Limited, Cornamona,
Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Tel +353 94 954 8193
Fax +353 94 954 8194
Email connemarafisheries@eircom.net
Web www.connemarafisheries.com
Established: 1985
Company structure: Limited
Company size: Turnover estimated at €20 million, 7 employees.
Foreign language capability: French.
Specialists in: Organic Salmon.
Product range: Organic Salmon, organic Trout, Char, Perch.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Irish Seafood
Producers Group
Limited
Product format: Fresh and frozen.
Markets supplied: France, Ireland, Switzerland, UK, Germany, Holland, Belgium,
USA and Canada.
Brands sold to export market: Atlantic Fare
Brand/Private label split: 100% sales under Atlantic Fare’s own brand.
Main channel supplied: Wholesalers, traders, processors and retailers.
Sales split domestic vs export: 33%, 67%.
Pack formats: Fresh chill on ice, 20kg poly boxes.
Recent NPD launches: Farmed Irish Perch.
Product/Company unique selling points:
This company is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of farmed Salmon and sea reared
Trout. Established in 1985, it has grown to become the principal sales and marketing
organisation of Irish Fin Fish Aquaculture products. With the natural resource of
the raging Atlantic Ocean on its doorstep, it prides itself on the quality and freshness
of all its premium products which have the Atlantic Fare seal of approval.
The company's dedication to product quality and traceability, as well as its careful
selection processes ensure that only fish of the highest quality is packed and
distributed to its customers throughout Europe, North America and the Far East.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP, ISO 9001 – 2000, Naturland organic
certification, Bio Suisse organic certification, Quality France organic certification,
IOFGA organic certification, BIM Quality Seafood Programme.
CONTACT DETAILS
Valerie Cooke – Export Sales Manager
Irish Seafood Producers Group Limited,
Kilkieran, Connemara, Co. Galway Ireland.
Tel + 353 95 33300
Fax + 353 95 33454
Email valerie@ispg.ie
Web www.atlanticfare.com
Established: 1988
Company structure: Private Limited
Company size: Company turnover €4.1 million, group turnover €25 million.
Foreign language capability: French, German and Italian.
Specialists in: Smoked Salmon and Salmon specialities.
Product range: Smoked Salmon, prepacked fresh or frozen Salmon,
Salmon based ready meals.
Product format: Chilled and frozen.
Markets supplied: Germany, France, Italy and USA.
Brands sold to export market: Irish Seaspray, Eagle Isle, Atlantic Fare (ready meals).
Brand/Private label split: 60% branded, 40% private label.
Main channel supplied: Retail and foodservice.
Sales split domestic vs export: 97% export, 3% domestic.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Irish Seaspray
Pack formats: Flexible to suit customer requirements. 50g-1.5kg.
Recent NPD launches: Organic smoked Salmon roulades with cream cheese,
‘Friends of the Sea’ certified smoked line caught Albacore Tuna.
Product/Company unique selling points: Irish Seaspray products are acclaimed by
discerning clients worldwide through a continuous investment in production technology,
product safety and sourcing of the finest raw materials. Product integrity is of paramount
importance. Preferred supplier status is granted to a select number of producers
permitting integration of raw material to finished product i.e. traceability from egg
to consumer. Smoked only using oak wood according to traditional recipes, used for
generations, Irish Seaspray smoked Salmon acquires a beautiful bright orange red hue
which is distinctive. The company's group structure, unique in Irish terms, allows it to
control the complete production process from the egg to the finished product resulting
in a final product of exceptional quality.
Quality accreditations/certifications: IOFGA, AB Bio, Kosher, US FDA certified.
CONTACT DETAILS
Sean Gavin – Managing Director
Irish Seaspray, Tir An Fhia, Lettermore,
Co. Galway, Ireland.
Tel +353 91 551 222
Fax +353 91 551 234
Email sgavin@irishseaspray.com
Web www.irishseaspray.com
Established: 1991
Company structure: Limited company, family run.
Company size: 25 full-time staff, 40-50 part time.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: France
Foreign language capability: French and German.
Specialists in: Smoked Salmon
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Kenmare Select
Product range: Mild smoked Salmon, herbal cured smoked Salmon, organic
smoked Salmon, smoked Oysters, Smoked (wild) Scallops, Smoked (wild)
Scallop pâté, traditionally churned butter.
Product format: Chilled
Markets supplied: Belgium, Italy, Greece, France, Germany, Switzerland,
UK and Denmark.
Brands sold to export market: Kenmare Select, Kenmare-Delhaize.
Brand/Private label split: 50% branded, 50% private label.
Main channel supplied: Retail, foodservice, corporate, mail order.
Sales split domestic vs export: 95%+ sales are generated through exports.
Pack formats: Side, fillet, sliced (smoked salmon), smoked shellfish 500g retail pack
smoked scallop pâté 100g.
Recent NPD launches: Smoked Shellfish range, organic smoked Salmon,
traditionally churned butter.
Product/Company unique selling points: Kenmare Select has a long, distinguished
record in the fine art of smoking for over twenty years now. Founder and former chef,
Remy Benoit applies his own unique character to the process, fashioning a delicately
smoked Salmon; akin more to a Sashimi than to a traditional heavy smoke. This subtle,
yet distinct flavour is the hallmark of Kenmare Select and is coveted by Michelin-starred
chefs and food connoisseurs alike.
Quality accreditations/certifications: HACCP and FEDIS.
CONTACT DETAILS
Cyprien Benoit – Director, Business Development
Kenmare Select, 84 rue du Cherche Midi,
Paris 75006, France.
Tel +33 61 637 1534
Fax +353 1 4222 0206
Email cyprien.benoit@kenmare-select.com
Web www.kenmare-select.com
Established: 1999
Company structure: Limited Company
Company size: €1m-€5m turnover.
Specialists in: Chilled organic smoked Salmon and premium frozen Seafood
from Ireland.
Product range: Smoked Salmon and a range of frozen fish.
Product format: Chilled and frozen.
Markets supplied: Ireland, UK and Europe.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Kinvara Smoked
Salmon Limited
Brands sold to export market: Kinvara
Brand/Private label split: 100% branded.
Main channel supplied: Multiple retailers and specialty distributors.
Sales split domestic vs export: 50%, 50%.
Pack formats: 100g, 200g, 300g, 600g, 1 Kg.
Recent NPD launches: In January we launched a range of organic Seafood
pâté's comprising:
- Organic Smoked Salmon Pâté
- Organic Prawn Pâté
- Organic Trout Pâté
Product/Company unique selling points: Kinvara was the first Irish company to
bring organic smoked Salmon to the market. The company outsources its production
so that it can be totally customer focused, with a strong track record in dealing with
premium customers. The company prides itself on its high standard of customer
service and quality.
Awards received:
- Voted the No.1 smoked Salmon in Great Britain by the BBC Good Food Magazine.
- Awarded highest rating for smoked Salmon in Ireland from Food and
Wine Magazine.
- Winner National Sales and Marketing Awards.
- Winner Food Writers Guild Award 2005.
- Bridgestone ‘Best in Ireland’ Award 2002-2009.
CONTACT DETAILS
Declan Droney – Managing Director
Kinvara Smoked Salmon Limited, Kinvara,
Co. Galway, Ireland.
Tel +353 91 637 489
Fax +353 91 638 193
Email declan@kinvarasmokedsalmon.com
Web www.kinvarasmokedsalmon.com
Established: 1979.
Company structure: Marine Harvest Ireland is a speciality producer within the
larger Marine Harvest group.
Company size: The company employs 224 people in remote coastal areas of Ireland.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: Scotland, US, Canada, France, Belgium, Italy, Spain,
China, Japan, Singapore.
Foreign language capability: Local country overseas offices as listed above can offer
support with foreign languages.
Specialists in: The finest quality Irish premium and Irish organic Salmon.
Product range: Irish organic and premium eco label Salmon in a variety of formats
to suit the needs of the customer. Value added retail range under the Donegal Silver
and The Organic Salmon Co. brands.
Product format: Fresh and frozen.
Markets supplied: Ireland, France, Germany, USA and Asia.
Brands sold to export market: In business to business format: Donegal Silver
and The Organic Salmon Co.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Marine Harvest
Ireland
Brand/Private label split: Currently, the majority of products are sold to high end
smokers and processors. In 2009, they launched the Donegal Silver and The Organic Salmon Co. Brands into the retail market.
Main channel supplied: Retail, foodservice and Salmon smokers.
Sales split domestic vs export: 70% exports, 30% domestic
Pack formats: A range of formats is available from whole packed fish in 21kg cases
to fillets to retail packs which are packed in oven ready trays and packed into cases of
10/6 units.
Recent NPD launches: Value added retail range of Salmon portions with crumb
and sauce.
Product/Company unique selling points: Marine Harvest has been at the forefront
of Irish premium and organic Salmon production over the last 30 years. Its products
are produced with care for both the Salmon and the environment in which they live.
It supplies its Salmon fully traceable which is a huge comfort for buyers and consumers
alike. Ongoing consumer research keeps the company’s offerings fresh and relevant
to changing consumer needs. It has won a host of awards for its hygiene and quality
systems and offers quality assured organically certified products on a year round basis.
Quality accreditations/certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, BRC Grade A, AB Organic
Certification, Naturland organic Certification, IOFGA Organic Certification, Bio Suisse
Organic Certification.
Awards received: Food Writers Guild Award January 2009 for its fresh organic Salmon
which was chosen for its excellent taste.
CONTACT DETAILS
Eve Anne Mc Carron – Business Development Manager
Marine Harvest Ireland, Rinmore, Fanad,
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Tel +353 74 919 2820 Fax +353 74 919 2825
Email eveanne.mccarron@marineharvest.com
Web www.marineharvest.com Web www.donegalsilver.ie
Web www.theorganicsalmoncompany.ie
Established: 1822
Company structure: Private Limited
Company size: 100 employees
Foreign language capability: German
Specialists in: Smoked Products, Organic Fish.
Product range: Salmon, Whitefish, Smoked Fish.
Product format: Fresh and frozen
Markets supplied: Ireland, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Oceanpath/Dunns
of Dublin
Brands sold to export market: Private label (Marks and Spencer) Dunns of Dublin.
Brand/Private label split: 90% Private Label, 10% Brand.
Main channel supplied: Retail and Foodservice.
Sales split domestic vs export: Domestic 85%, Export 15%.
Pack formats: Box, vacuum pack, tray sealed, bulk.
Recent NPD launches: Various hot smoked Salmon. Cold smoked hot toddied Salmon,
smoked blackened Irish Salmon.
Product/Company unique selling points: Dunn’s of Dublin has a rich and vibrant
history and is Ireland’s oldest fish processing company. Its smoking process has been
handed down from generation to generation since 1822 and they use the most
traditional smoking methods.
Quality accreditations/certifications: BRC, BIM IQS, Organic Trust.
Awards received: Numerous Great Taste Awards. Blas Na hEireann Bronze Medal.
CONTACT DETAILS
Ken Ecock – Managing Director
Oceanpath/Dunns Of Dublin,
West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland.
Tel +353 1 839 8900
Fax +353 1 839 8930
Email ken@oceanpath.ie
Web www.dunns.ie
Established: 1946
Company structure: Limited Company
Company size: 50-70 employees, turnover €10 million.
Specialists in: Smoked Salmon.
Product range: Salmon, Trout, Mackerel, Mussels, Chowder.
Product format: Chilled, fresh or frozen.
Markets supplied: Ireland and Europe.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
William Carr and Sons
Limited
Brands sold to export market: William Carr, Carrokeel.
Brand/Private label split: 30% branded, 70% private label.
Main channel supplied: Retail and foodservice.
Sales split domestic vs export: 70% domestic, 30% exports.
Pack formats: Vacuum pack, tray sealed, tubs.
Recent NPD launches: Salmon Sensation.
Product/Company unique selling points: Ready to eat, superior quality and taste.
Quality accreditations/certifications: SPFA approved, BRC, IOFGA.
Awards received: Great Taste Awards, Ballygowan Food Writers award.
CONTACT DETAILS
Billy Carr – Managing Director
William Carr and Sons Limited,
Curraglass, Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Tel +353 58 56216
Fax +353 58 56434
Email billy.carr@wmcarr.com
Web www.wmcarr.com
Established: 1893
Company structure: Privately owned, family run company.
Company size: 45/50 employees, €80 million turnover.
Overseas subsidiaries/offices: Spain (tinocordal@uvigo.es).
Foreign language capability: French, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Chinese.
Specialists in: Smoked Salmon, Salmon, Fish, Shellfish.
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Wrights of Howth
Product range: Salmon, organic smoked Salmon, live Razors, Clams, whole frozen
Prawns, frozen Prawn Tails, frozen peeled Prawns, frozen Scallops, Whelks, Brown
Crab, range of fresh and frozen Whitefish.
Product format: Chilled, fresh, frozen and live.
Markets supplied: Ireland, Europe and Asia.
Brands sold to export market: Wrights of Howth, Red Sail branded products.
Brand/Private label split: 80% brand, 20% other.
Main channel supplied: Retail, foodservice, secondary processing.
Sales split domestic vs export: 40%, 60%.
Pack formats: Bulk consumer pack, catering pack bulk.
Recent NPD launches: Organic Irish Smoked Salmon/live Shellfish to Asia.
Product/Company unique selling points: In 1893 the Wright family began
smoking Irish Salmon. The craft has been passed down through the generations and
little has changed. They still fillet the fish by hand and cure using only natural sea
salt. They then smoke each fish for eight hours using pure oak chippings which give
their product its world renowned flavour. This year, due to conservation of their Wild
Salmon stocks, Wrights of Howth have now moved to producing Organic Irish Smoked
Salmon. The company has had a Spanish base in Vigo for the past 12 years looking
after French, Spanish and Italian markets. In Ireland they are based in the fishing
harbour in Howth, Co. Dublin, with access to direct landings of boats.
Quality accreditations certifications: Certified HACCP, Organic and Kosher certified.
Awards received: Great Taste Awards 2009 – smoked organic Salmon.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mark Wright – Managing Director
Wrights of Howth
14 West Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland.
Tel +353 1 832 3937
Fax +353 1 832 0201
Email mark@wrightsofhowth.com
Web www.wrightsofhowth.com
BORD BIA HEAD OFFICE
Clanwilliam Court,
Lower Mount Street,
Dublin 2,
Ireland.
Tel: +353 1 668 5155
Fax: +353 1 6687521
Email: info@bordbia.ie
Web: www.bordbia.ie
Director Markets – Michael Murphy
International Markets Manager – James O’Donnell
EXPORTERS DIRECTORY
Bord Bia Office
Overseas Office
Locations
-----------------------------------------AMSTERDAM
Manager – Declan Fennell
Strawinskylaan 861
1077 XX Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 575 3484
Fax: +31 20 575 3485
Email: Declan.Fennell@bordbia.ie
-----------------------------------------MADRID
Manager – Cecilia Ruiz
Casa de Irlanda,
Paseo de la Castellana,
No. 46 – 3a planta,
28046 Madrid, Spain.
Tel: +34 91 435 6572
Fax: +34 91 435 6211
Email: Cecilia.Ruiz@bordbia.ie
Market Coverage: Holland
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Manager – Liam MacHale
Irland Haus, Rolandstr 44
40476 Dusseldorf, Germany.
Tel: +49 211 8681 497
Fax: +49 211 8681 499
Email: Liam.MacHale@bordbia.ie
Market Coverage – Germany,
Switzerland, Austria & Eastern
Europe
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Manager– Beatrice Blake
Bord Bia – The Irish Food Board
1st Floor, 201 Great Portland
Street, London, W1W 5AB, UK.
Tel: + 44 20 7307 3555
Fax: + 44 207 307 3556
Email: Beatrice.Blake@bordbia.ie
Market Coverage: Great Britain
and Northern Ireland
Market Coverage: Spain
and Portugal
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Manager – John Keane
Via S.Maria Segreta 6,
20123 Milan, Italy.
Tel: +39 02 72 00 20 65
Fax: +39 02 72 00 40 62
Email: John.Keane@bordbia.ie
Market Coverage: Italy,
Greece, Cyprus and Malta
--------------------------------------------NEW YORK
Manager – Karen Coyle
Ireland House, 345 Park Avenue
17th Floor, New York,
NY 10154-0037, U.S.A.
Tel: +1 212 935 450
Fax: +1 212 935 4385
Email: Karen.Coyle@bordbia.ie
Market Coverage: USA,
Canada and Mexico
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Manager – Noreen Lanigan
Maison d’Irlande
33 rue de Miromesnil,
75008 Paris, France.
Tel: +33 1 42 66 22 93
Fax: +33 1 42 66 22 88
Email: Noreen.Lanigan@bordbia.ie
Market Coverage: France/Benelux
Tel: +7 495 607 8150
Fax: +7 495 607 8460
Email: Alla.Barinova@bordbia.ie
--------------------------------------------SHANGHAI
Manager – Breiffini Kennedy
Bord Bia, Irish Food Board,
Suite 728, Shanghai Centre,
No. 1376, Nan Jing Xi Road,
Shanghai, 200040 China.
Tel: +86 21 627 98829
Fax: +86 21 627 98849
Email: Breiffini.Kennedy@bordbia.ie
Market Coverage: Russia/CIS
Market Coverage: Asia
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Manager – Alla Barinova
Orlikov per, 3B,
Moscow 107139, Russia.