Posts Tagged ‘Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM)’
Irish seafood breaks billion euro barrier
SALES of Irish seafood – both farmed and caught – broke through the billion euro barrier for the first time last year, with more than half that figure sold as exports. The annual report from Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) said that seafood exports grew by 10 per cent to €666 million, and the domestic market…
Read MoreMinister to open shellfish conference
SCOTLAND’S mussel and oyster farmers will descend on Oban this week for the annual shellfish conference, which will be officially opened by Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform. The minister will be speaking about the importance of protecting and enhancing Scotland’s water environment, new permitted development rights for shellfish…
Read MoreHuge crowds expected for Galway Sea fest
MORE than 100,000 visitors are expected to attend what is likely to be the largest seafood and maritime festival in the British Isles this summer. SeaFest will be held over three days in the Irish city and port of Galway, from June 29 to July 1, and is expected to showcase Ireland’s booming seafood industry.…
Read MoreIreland unveils new seafood strategy
IRELAND has launched a bold new strategy designed to drive up its fishing and aquaculture industries. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the agency responsible for leading the development of the Irish seafood sector, has outlined its plans in a statement titled ‘Enabling Sustainable Growth’ to deliver growth between now and 2025. The new strategy is aimed at enhancing…
Read MoreFish Update Briefing, Thursday, March 29
SEAFOOD CONTEST ENTRIES OPEN THE search for the next generation of top culinary talent is on – as the 2018 UK Young Seafood Chef of the Year competition is now open for entries. Catering colleges from across the country have until Thursday, April 12 to enter their best young chefs for the competition, which culminates in a grand final…
Read MoreAquaculture fires up Irish industry
IRELAND\’S seafood sector grew 6.4 per cent last year, contributing €1.15 billion to the country\’s GDP. The aquaculture sector performed particularly well. This strong growth – for the third successive year – was driven by a 12 per cent increase in net exports (to €331 million), a four per cent increase in domestic consumption (€429 million)…
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