J Marr (Seafoods) Ltd - Latest News

J.Marr (Seafoods) sponsor Nigerian International Footballer "Seyi" Olofinjana

Nick Leek — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:38:07 +0000

J.Marr was established in its home port of Hull by our company founder Joseph Marr in the year 1860. Throughout the years, the business has significantly changed, but our links to Hull remain stronger than ever before and our head office is located very close to where the business first began.

Our business in West Africa started in the late 1970s and has grown to reach no boundaries. We have established clients in every country from Guinea in the North to Angola in the South. Nigeria represents our largest market and Lagos is not only the commercial centre for many of our clients but is also ultimately the final destination for our most of our frozen fish products.

The sponsorship of Seyi Olofinjana offers us a harmonious opportunity to link together our strong alliance to our home City of Hull and our growing business in Nigeria.

From all of the team at J.Marr (Seafoods) we would like to wish Seyi, firstly, a very warm welcome to the City of Hull and the best of luck for this season.

Arrival of J.Marr's new fishing vessel

Nick Leek — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:03:00 +0000

After undergoing significant modernisation in China during the later half of 2008, early 2009, the vessel successfully completed sea trials and departed from China in May 2009 to join J.Marr's existing pool in the South Pacific Ocean.

The vessel managed and operated by Liaoning Pelagic Fisheries Co. Ltd has been subject to a full refit to increase daily freezing capacity and improve efficiency.

Michael Moore - Managing Director of J.Marr (Seafoods) made several trips to China to follow closely the modernisation programme and commented that:

"The An Xing Hai has made a magnificent addition to the J.Marr family and we are delighted with the finished product. The vessel will be deployed to join our other vessels, the f/v Viktoriya and f/v Lian Xing Hai to operate in the South Pacific Ocean. We would like to thank everyone for their commitment and hard work in bringing this project to completion and I believe that we can all be proud of our achievements"

Below are some pictures taken during the project:

J.Marr (Seafoods) Ltd becomes an 'Investor in People'

Nick Leek — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:18:16 +0000

Over 30,000 UK organisations are recognised as Investors in People, covering a wide spectrum of UK industries.

The achievement of this standard has followed a year long drive throughout the company working with all employees to help them develop and strive to reach their potential.

Michael Moore, J Marr’s Managing Director said “We are delighted to become recognised as an 'Investor in People'. This achievement recognises the whole teams' ongoing passion and commitment to developing the people in our business.”

European Seafood Exhibition 2009

Nick Leek — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:08:58 +0000

Held at the Parc Des Expositions in Brussels, Belgium between 28th - 30th April 2009 and attracting visitors from more than 150 countries, The ESE hosts the decision-makers and purchasers who dominate the seafood industry in Europe and around the World.

Our stand is number 9-4043 and is located in Hall 9. Please come along and visit us. We look forward to welcoming you onto our stand.

Hull News & Media Business of the Year Awards 2008

Nick Leek — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:19:13 +0000

The region’s top companies and entrepreneurs were invited to Willerby Manor Hotel, where J Marr representatives Michael Moore, Managing Director; Stephen Pardon, Director; and Spencer Morris, Finance Director were invited onto the stage for photos and to receive the award presented by local BBC Television presenter Harry Gration.

The awards, now in their eighth year, are the highlight of the business calendar and celebrate the region’s pioneering entrepreneurial spirit. To be nominated alone is a significant achievement.

Michael Moore commented: “We are delighted to have been part of these awards. This is a testament to the J Marr (Seafoods) Limited teams’ hard work, passion, and dedication to our business”