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MCBRIDE FISHING CO. LTD
Company address
The Pier, Downings,, Letterkenny, Donegal
Company details
Channels Supplied:
- Distributor
- Foodservice
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McBride Fishing is a family-run, vertically integrated company based in Downings, Co. Donegal. The company operates three state-of-the-art "Vivier Crabbers" which range in size from 18-26m. These purpose-built vessels are fitted with the latest automated onboard working systems to ensure an efficient crab catching operation.
McBride Fishing is focused on the continuous year-round supply of quality shellfish to European and worldwide markets. It supplies both processed and live crab markets and liaises regularly with customers to ensure that market demands are met.
The boats generally fish grounds off the North and West Coasts of Ireland and the North Sea, bringing in approximately 40 tonnes of crab per week (2,000 + tonnes per year).
McBride Fishing continually strives to develop and improve the business for its crew and customers, while contributing to the development of the fishing industry in Ireland.
Why Us
Fully integrate family business
Wild caught
Proven track record for over 30 years
Our product range
Live Brown Crab (Cancer Pagurus)
Live European Blue Lobster (Homarus Gammarus)
Markets
Our Accreditations
- FIP membership
- HACCP
- Origin Green Verified
Our Awards
• Irish Seafood Exporter of the year 2024
• Winner of the 2018 National Fishing
Enterprise of the Year
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Specialists in
The production of blast frozen whole/headed and gutted/filleted pelagic fish; fresh mackerel and Albacore tuna; fresh demersal fish species; fresh and frozen at sea whole prawns/prawn tails; fresh squid; fresh whole crab/ crab claws
Channel
Distributor, Foodservice, Retail
Markets
Africa, Europe, Great Britain
Specialists in
Artisan smoking. The company use oak shavings for the cold smoking and a blend of oak and turf shavings for the hot smoking.
Channel
Foodservice, Online, Retail
Markets
Asia, Europe, Great Britain, Ireland, North America
