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South African seafood restaurant chain Ocean Basket continues to grow, and in 2015 it stepped deeper into new markets, particularly in the Middle East.

In 2016, the company, among other initiatives, plans to open a headquarters in the Middle East for its operations in the region.

We talked to Pedro De Sambento, director of strategic sourcing, about the company's plans and challenges in the new year.

What were the three most significant developments for your business in 2015?

Our international expansion in a further five new territories: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Greece and Malta.

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