Seafood firm fishing for awards

APrix d’Elite award from the global Seafood Expo — the world’s largest seafood event — is expected to prove a significant catch for Cork company Irish Atlantic Seafood Company (Iasc), writes Trish Dromey.

“It’s one of just six awards given at the event this year and is a huge boost for us,” says Iasc managing director Colin Ross. “It will help with our plans to open up export markets in Europe, the US and Asia.”

Iasc received the award last month for its innovative line of shellfish butters, which are designed to enhance the flavour of fish dishes. Selling under the Something Fishy brand, the products combine shellfish protein with Irish butter and seasoning to produce an ‘umami’ taste. “After sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, umami is the fifth taste — it means savoury deliciousness,” Mr Ross says.