New postgraduate diploma aims to boost food and drinks exports

AGRICULTURE Minister Simon Coveney has welcomed the start of a new food marketing graduate programme, involving 15 graduates working with Irish food and drink companies in key export markets.

Under the joint Bord Bia and IBEC programme, 15 graduates will assist food companies build their marketing capability, notably in export markets.

Mr Coveney said: “The programme is a direct response to the Food Harvest 2020 recommendation for industry to initiate graduate internship programmes and will position Irish food and drink companies to reach new markets.”