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Ireland Bottom Grown mussel

Certifier : 
Global Trust Certification Ltd.
Certified status : 
Certified
Certified since : 
30 Jul 2013
Certificate expires : 
26 Jan 2024

Market Information

Bottom mussels are sold in fresh (live) and prepared forms (fresh, frozen vacuum packed mussel in sauce) and more advanced ready meals(half shell with toppings), and as frozen meats into the wholesale, retail and food service markets. Products are largely exported to Europe (France, Benelux, UK, Germany and others) and US (prepared frozen mussels in sauce).