Award-winning Irish seafood producer Carr & Sons Seafood, based at Killala in Co Mayo has acquired HJ Nolan Seafood, Dublin, effective from March 2020.
In future both Carr & Sons Seafood and the HJ Nolan Brand will be part of the well-known Mondi Group.
“This is a very exciting chapter for our Irish company. This acquisition will make Carr & Sons one of the strongest ready-to-eat seafood companies in Ireland,” said Erling Charleson owner of parent company Mondi Group AB.
He attributes the Killala company’s success to continued investment in both their workforce and plant and to the outstanding commitment of its management team.
Carr and Sons Seafood hold a Grade A BRC accreditation which provides assurance to food retailers, customers and consumers that the company adheres to the highest quality standards within the food processing industry. The Killala based company have always focused on craftsmanship and quality, which is reflected in their premium ready to eat seafood range. Nolan customers can expect the same high quality which has always been associated with their prestigious brand for over a hundred years.
Carr & Sons supply both the home and export markets throughout Europe.
George Nolan has entrusted Carr & Sons to carry on the Nolan family’s tradition and a spokesman commented that Carr & Sons considers it an honour to produce this prestigious brand to the standard and respect it has acquired over the past hundred years.
Nolans Products will in future be produced at the Grade A accredited facility in Killala, Co Mayo.
Carr & Sons Seafood was established in 1946 and was acquired in 2014 by Swedish seafood company Mondi Group AB, which has continued the tradition of the previous owners to produce and distribute a range of chilled pre-packed smoked, fresh and ready-to-eat seafood products for the retail trade.
Nolans Quality Seafood Ltd. was founded in 1912, and remained a family run business till present. Family continuity and commitment to their brand has earned Nolan worldwide recognition.
