Irish firms target France

KEY buyers across Europe have been targeted by Bord Bia to visit the Irish pavilion at SIAL, the prestigious global food fair being held in Paris this week.

A total of ten Irish companies are exhibiting under the Ireland the Food Island banner in both the dairy and meat halls at the show, which Agriculture and Food Minister Mary Coughlan will visit today.

Bord Bia, which is co-ordinating the presence of the Irish companies, is also promoting Irish beef in twelve Monoprix outlets in the Paris region.