Investments in seafood production and processing facilities totaling nearly BRL 215 million (€32 million/$39 million) are in the pipeline for the Brazilian northeast state of Bahia, the state government said.

Heading the list of projects forecasted to create 1,300 direct and indirect jobs is a BRL 200 million (€30 million/$36 million) investment by Ocean Grown Brazil Criacao de Peixes e Crustaceos, which is putting down roots in the city of Ilheus.