Potential for infant formula exports to top discussion at ASA conference

THE potential for infant formula exports will be one of the main topics under discussion at the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) annual conference in Carton House Hotel, Maynooth, Co Kildare, on Friday, September 9.

Dr Paul Ross, head of food research with Teagasc, will reveal details of the new research collaboration between Teagasc and the Irish Dairy Board, based at the new Dairy Innovation Centre in Fermoy, Co Cork.

Dr Ross will also talk about research into new functional foods and enhanced infant milk formula, where Ireland is a global leader, producing 16% of world output.