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Irish farmed oyster producer seeking partners for distribution or commercial agency agreements

Country of origin:
Country: 
IRELAND
Opportunity:
External Id: 
BOIE20210701001
Published
01/07/2021
Last update
07/07/2021
Expiration date
08/07/2022

Keywords

Partner keyword: 
Aquaculture
Fish / Fisheries / Fishing Technology
Marine products
Health food
Marine fishing
Marine aquaculture
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Summary

Summary: 
Irish top quality oyster farm established in 2013 is seeking partners in Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, or Ukraine for distribution or commercial agency agreements. The company is focused on sustainability, traditional eco-friendly farming practices and local community. The company already works with Extra-EU partners and would like to expand its partners' network.

Description

Description: 

One of the core values of the company is to create a green food company which is commitment to ethical and sustainable farming that benefits the landscape, the wider environment, the local community and economy. The oysters are grown using traditional farming methods – trestles & bags. No foods or additives are used in the growing process what would impact the well-being of the farm and local environment. The produce comes from the cleanest waters and provide a fantastic experience to the most demanding of gourmands.

This Irish company is looking to cooperate with distribution companies in Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and Ukraine to expand their farmed oysters export business to new markets. Their goal is to provide the basis for a mutually beneficial relationship of cooperation which will last over time.

The company will supply a partner appropriate oysters to their market needs, with commercial terms which will provide long term benefits.

Advantages & innovations

Cooperation plus value: 
This is a nimble and proactive company. The aim and focus of the company is on building partnerships, as well as servicing customers. -The produce is grown, harvested and delivered to the highest EU standards. -The company is an Origin Green member, which was attained by compliance with Irish government food sustainability initiative. -The company is also a member of ECOPACT, an Environment Management System for Aquaculture initiative run by Ireland's Seafood Development Agency. -The processing factory is on Irish government approved premises. - Working as a cooperative with other producers, allowing fellow seafood farmers to bring their products to market, in turn keeping traditional industries in rural and maritime communities to continue. - Adoption of sustainable practices that will benefit in the short and long term. - Complimentary best practice in food safety with environmental work. Including: - Using nature to wash the oysters - Tending to the shoreline - Recyclable packaging

Stage of development

Cooperation stage dev stage: 
Already on the market

Partner sought

Cooperation area: 
Distribution partner with knowledge in the markets listed (Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, or Ukraine) to reach retail outlets or restaurants in these markets. Commercial agent to be responsible for promoting, negotiating or settling commercial operations on behalf of or in the name of this company in the listed areas (Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Vietnam or Ukraine).

Type and size

Cooperation task: 
SME 11-50,SME <10,SME 51-250

Dissemination

Dissemination sector group : 
Dissemination preferred : 
Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine

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Close up of oyster trestles

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Growbags on trestles

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Oyster up close