An opportunity exists to purchase a well-established Mussel Farming business in Portarlington. This family owned business has been in operation for over 10 years and is now for sale due to owner retiring.
This is an excellent opportunity for either an existing business in the same or similar operation, or for a new entry into the market, including the Aquaculture, wholesale seafood or other similar markets/industries.
The Mussels are farmed across multiple growing sites including Grassy Point and Clifton Springs. There are currently 7 x 3 hectare farming blocks with up to date and good leases in place.
Relevant statutory licences with Department of Primary Industries and Prime safe are in place and can be transferred.
The business sale includes:-
12 metre Aluminium Mussel Farming Vessel (boat) with automated equipment on board
2 Refrigerated Isuzu trucks with up to date registrations
Large refrigerated Cool room for storage
Ice machine
Fish bins etc.
Professional website in place
(Everything needed to continue the business).
Large supplies of Mussels in the water available for harvesting and new lines are being put out regularly, to ensure future supply.
The farm is actively being managed and an opportunity exists to triple production for any interested buyers.
The company has an existing customer base including fish markets, restaurants, clubs and the general public on weekend farmers markets that are supplied.
Training & coaching will be provided to ensure a smooth handover.
This opportunity is once in a lifetime opportunity and is now available for sale. Enquire today to find out more.