In the the end, the lure of France's biggest scallop fleet belonging to Favrou and wider access to the frozen market proved too attractive for 50-50 joint-venture partners Freshpack and Le Garrec.

French processor Freshpack and fishing company Le Garrec, both based in Boulogne-sur-Mer, unveiled their move for Favrou last week.

Favrou, along with its 14 scallop harvesting vessels, will continue to be run as an independent business in the northern port of Dieppe.

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Le Garrec will supply its expertise honed over four generations in fisheries, packing and logistics.