South Wales based Selwyn’s Seafood is looking to tap into the growing global demand for seaweed products with the opening of a specialised roasting unit.
The new facility was officially opened by Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, and marks the latest expansion by the family-run business.
Selwyn’s has been assisted in its development by Cywain Fisheries – a European Fisheries Fund (EFF) supported project dedicated to adding value to the fisheries sector across Wales. While the new seaweed roasting unit has also received grant funding from the EFF.
The unit has enabled Selwyn’s to create a range of crispy seaweed snacks, which it launched this summer. Already proving very popular Selwyn’s Seaweed Snacks come in three flavours: Sea Salt & Vinegar, Coconut & Chilli, and Honey & Sesame.
Cywain Fisheries, a groundbreaking project to boost the fortunes of the fishing industry in Wales is leading the way among its European counterparts bringing security and jobs to the sector.
Welsh fishermen will be travelling to Cornwall next week to look at ways to add value to their catch and bring more Welsh caught fish and seafood to the marketplace.