Seafood firm casts net abroad after building brand at home

Wexford firm Atlantis invests nearly €500,000 in production hub at Kilmore Quay

Mark O’Connor and John Kenny, co-founders of seafood firm Atlantis Picture: Mary Browne

Atlantis Seafoods will set its sights on export markets for the first time this year, buoyed by the success of its retail range Kilmore Quay on home soil.

The Wexford company has invested close to €500,000 in the expansion and redevelopment of its production hub at Kilmore Quay ahead of plans to explore retail opportunities outside Ireland in the months ahead.

“We had a few contacts in Britain, but we have pulled back ...