Family-run Killybegs business still shining after 10 years on the go
The range includes tuna in olive oil, sunflower oil and spring water, Sardines in tomato sauce, sunflower oil, spring water and slightly smoked as well as winter mackerel in tomato sauce, brine and hot smoked with peppercorns
The small family-run company from Killybegs is celebrating a decade of excellence.
John, Marianne and Ciara Shine are the trio behind the premium canned and jarred fish business, Shines Tuna. John is a fisherman who first ran a takeaway before moving on to producing top-quality Irish tuna, mackerel and sardines in cans and jars. His wife Marianne takes care of accounts and his daughter Ciara does Sales and Marketing.
Shines Seafood range of over 15 retail items is sold nationwide in stores and globally online. The range includes tuna in olive oil, sunflower oil and spring water, Sardines in tomato sauce, sunflower oil, spring water and slightly smoked as well as winter mackerel in tomato sauce, brine and hot smoked with peppercorns. There is also a range of authentic wicker hampers and patés.
The range is multi-award winning, including two stars at the Great Taste Awards for Ventresca tuna and an Irish Food Writers Guild Award. A state-of-the-art visitors’ centre was opened at their HQ in Killybegs in 2023. It includes an audio-visual tour and the world’s largest sardine tin for photo opportunities.