€1bn Irish seafood sector targets innovative food for further growth

Ireland is looking to be a global leader in high-quality, sustainably produced seafood in order to take a greater share of the international market and expand its €1bn annual contribution to the economy.

The Irish seafood industry employs more than 11,000 workers, directly and indirectly, largely in coastal communities and plays an important role in supporting rural communities, according to a new report released by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).

Despite accounting for a just small amount of the global seafood industry, the sector in Ireland is looking to develop innovative ways of adding value to its products and satisfying increasing international demand.