Taking a risk and finding niche bears fruit for ‘salt of the earth’ business

THE export possibilities of Irish sea salt are now being explored by a small West Cork company which has set up a processing plant close to the coast on the Beara Peninsula.

Over the last two years, Irish Atlantic Sea Salt has built up a business selling to retail outlets around the country. Now undergoing expansion, it’s increasing its capacity and is about to relaunch in time for the Christmas hamper market.

Winner of a UK Great Taste Award in September, it has been selected for the West Cork Enterprise Board’s company of the year award and has also been nominated for the National Enterprise Awards, being held next month.