Rapidly growing West Cork Distillers, which was set up by local Union Hall ex-trawlermen and who now export to over 35 countries, have paid c€1.5 million for a former fish-processing plant on Skibbereen’s Marsh Road to allow them to continue their spirit-based business growth trajectory.

A West Cork property offer gives food for thought, a reduction in quota for white fish has lead to an ebbing tide for the processing sector.

Seafood companies Atlanfish and Rockabill Shellfish have joined forces to target exports to China with their new brand Atlantic Gold.

A well-known fish and shellfish processing company forced staff to engage in dubious and appalling work practices, a recent hearing of the Employment Appeals Tribunal was told.

DUBLIN-based fish processor and exporter Rockabill Shellfish has bought a West Cork business premises, as part of an expansion move leading to 30 immediate extra jobs.