Food and drink to be showcased in festival events

Irish food and drink will take centre stage at a week- long series of events coordinated by Bord Bia to coincide with St Patrick’s Day celebrations worldwide.

From Moscow to Shanghai, through its network of international offices, Bord Bia has scheduled events aimed at consumers, retailers, trade and food service operators.

The sector’s exports surpassed €9bn for the first time in 2012.