Trade events ‘key to export development’

Food trade events are the surest route to developing new export markets, says Helen Cahill, director of Cahill’s Farm Cheese — newly returned from successful food fairs in the US and UK.

Based in Newcastle West, Co Limerick, Ms Cahill said food trade buyers are particularly interested in premium Irish produce in the US, home to 35m American citizens claiming Irish ancestry.

Cahill’s has also recently developed new outlets in Australia and the United Arab Emirates, notably for its cheddar blends infused with Guinness, Kilbeggan Whiskey and Elderberry Red Wine.