Shellfish Processor, Wholesaler & Exporter
Northern Ireland
Consumer, Food & Retail
Client Code: BM009657
Turnover (Actual): £3,180,000
EBITDA (Actual): £153,000
Seafood wholesaler & processor, supplying raw & cooked frozen shellfish to customers worldwide via agents & distributors.
Main products include crabs, langoustines, oysters & whelks.
Key Aspects
- Exports over 800 tonnes of shellfish worldwide per year via agents to international customers in China, Spain & Italy.
- Utilises extensive specialist plant & machinery for cooking & processing shellfish.
- Enjoys long-term relationships with key boats & co-operatives in Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland, as well as operating its own oyster farm, ensuring continuity of supply.
- Operates from a leading production facility with access to key trade routes, enabling products to be transported throughout the world.
- Received regular R&D grants from the local council for product development & appearances at trade exhibitions.
Opportunities
- Bolt-on opportunity for an acquirer to capitalise on long-term relationships with customers & suppliers & benefit from the company’s strong reputation.
- Continue to exhibit at international trade exhibitions, developing the company's reputation & brand name.
- Capitalise on relationships with key agents throughout the world to open up opportunities to supply to more countries.
- Upscale operations with the addition of extra staff & shift patterns.