Ireland can become ‘world leader in seafood industry’

Ireland is aiming to become a world leader in the seafood market with a new strategy for the sector including plans for a seafood innovation ‘Centre of Excellence’.

The Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Statement of Strategy Enabling Sustainable Growth will cover the next three years and aims to capitalise on the growing demand for seafood both at home and abroad.

BIM chairman Kieran Calnan said that with the seafood trade reaching €1bn for the first time, “that potential is beginning to be realised”.