Irish food and drink showcased at Croke Park

BORD Bia will host a major business and export development drive on behalf of the Irish food and drink industry in Croke Park tomorrow.

Some 300 key buyers and distributors from 27 countries have travelled to Dublin for the one-day Marketplace Ireland event.

A total of 2,400 pre-arranged business meetings using the speed-dating style will bring 150 Irish companies face-to-face with the retail and food service visitors.