Ireland chosen to host meat forum

THE world’s leading meat scientists are coming to Ireland for the 52nd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST 2006), which takes place in Dublin from August 13 to 18.

It will be the first time in over 30 years that the event, a major forum for the international exchange of new scientific ideas in meat science, will be held in Ireland. Over 500 delegates from more than 60 countries will attend.

Organising committee chairman Declan Troy, Head of Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre, said yesterday it is appropriate for Ireland to host ICoMST at this time, as the country’s meat exports have exceeded €2 billion.