SAEDNEWS: The largest packaging complex, cold storage and canned fish factory in Iran became operational in southern Makran Special Zone in the presence of Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh.
According to SAEDNEWS, A major new canned fish factory has opened in Iran’s southern Makran Special Zone, marking a significant development for the country. The facility was inaugurated with the presence of Iran’s Defense Minister, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh.
This factory is the largest of its kind in Iran and includes a packaging complex and cold storage facilities. Mahmoud Moa’llem, a representative from the Iranian Protein Production and Packaging Industry Association, stated that all the machinery and equipment used in the factory are made in Iran and meet international standards.
Constructed in just 15 months, the factory is located in the Chabahar Free Zone and spans an impressive 23,000 square meters. It is staffed with highly skilled domestic workers who will manage the complete process of sorting, peeling, packing, and freezing fish and shrimp for both domestic and international markets.
According to Brigadier General Nasirzadeh, the factory has a packaging capacity of about 4,000 tons. Moa’llem also shared that Chabahar sees an annual catch of 200,000 tons of fish, most of which is processed as tuna for consumers.
This new factory represents a significant boost to the local economy and Iran’s seafood industry.
