Norfish Ltd

About the company

Located in the fishing port of Killybegs, Co. Donegal, Norfish Ltd. has consistently innovated since the founding of the company in 1974. Having initially focused production on salted whole and filleted herring, the business has expanded and invested through the years. Today, Norfish Ltd. operates a state of the art Pelagic production facility and smokehouse, employing a total of 20 people from the local area. It also offers a diverse product range which includes herring, mackerel, smoked coley, haddock, cod, horse mackerel, sprat, blue whiting and salmon.

Key Sustainability Commitments

Spotlight Target Area: Raw Materials & Suppliers

The year 2022 marks the third consecutive year that Norfish have attained Origin Green Gold Membership, an outstanding achievement for the Donegal based company. As a member of Origin Green since 2016, Norfish initially set a target to have 60% of its suppliers Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified by 2021. MSC is a certification and labelling programme that meets best practice guidelines set by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO). By being part of this programme, fisheries, retailers and food processors from around the globe are helping to safeguard seafood supplies. All eight of Norfish's suppliers were MSC certified in 2021 against the 60% milestone, overachieving this target by 40%.