Irish food and drink companies showcased at largest organic fair

FOURTEEN Irish food and drink companies are participating at BioFach 2010, the world’s largest and most prestigious organic food fair, which opened in Nuremberg, Germany, yesterday, and continues until Saturday.

Bord Bia is organising and co-ordinating Irish representation from the meat and beverages sectors to prepared foods and seafood. Ireland’s overall organic sector is valued at €105 million.

Minister of State Trevor Sargent launched Ireland’s presence at the event and met with Katherine De Matteo, president, International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements.