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Employing around 1,200 people annually, predominantly in the North West and South
East of Ireland, total oyster production in Ireland was approximately 9,000 tonnes in
2015. Whilst the French market dominates Irish oyster exports, accounting for an
estimated 75% of total sales, there is increased market diversification by the oyster
sector with a greater share of exports now going into other European markets as well
as into many markets in Asia.
The quality of Irish oysters is globally recognised along with the quality of our
environmental performance which is based on the principles of sustainable aquaculture.
All of the oyster producers profiled in this directory are verified members of Origin
Green which is the only sustainability programme in the world that operates on a
national scale. Independently verified, it enables Ireland’s producers to set and achieve
measurable sustainability targets – reducing environmental impact, serving local
communities more effectively and protecting the extraordinarily rich natural resources
that our country enjoys.

For more information on Irish seafood, please contact:
Tel: +353-1-6685155
Email: info@bordbia.ie
www.bordbia.ie

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