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Shellfish Ireland has invested €500,000 to expand its seafood offerings and market presence, supported by a €236,000 grant from the Seafood Processing Capital Investment Scheme. This investment is projected to enhance annual sales above €14 million and restore profitability to pre-Covid levels.

The company aims to consolidate its European markets and re-enter the Asian market, especially China. The funding has facilitated the launch of new crab and shrimp products, upgrades in processing, and automation. Shellfish Ireland, founded in 1987, operates a HACCP-approved facility in Castletownbere and is committed to sustainability.