Furness Shipping & Marketing Ltd, a subsidiary of the Furness Group, has broadened its seafood product line by introducing premium salted smoked split herring under its Atlantic Pearl brand. Known for its boneless salted fish in vacuum-sealed packaging, the brand has now ventured into smoked herring, a staple in Trinidad and Tobago’s culinary scene. At a recent launch event attended by chefs and retailers, Patrick A Ferreira, the company’s executive chairman, emphasized the popularity of smoked herring and detailed the process of importing fresh split herring, commonly referred to as kippers. Ferreira noted that kippers are favored over alternatives like bloaters or boneless versions, which can lose flavor during processing. Additionally, he revealed plans to diversify the seafood range further, including blue shark, fresh salmon, white fish, and red snapper. Leveraging its extensive expertise in cold storage, Furness ensures efficient preservation of chilled and frozen seafood products.