Fifteen SMEs set to share €3.7m sales boost in French market

Fifteen Irish SMEs participating in an EU export development programme are expected to share a €3.7m retail sales boost in the French market.

The Access 6 programme’s French cluster aims to boost Irish food and drink exports to the French retail grocery and foodservice market.

Access 6 programme director, John Whelan, said: “Exports are key to the growth of Irish companies and vital to the success of the Irish economy. The Access 6 programme is dedicated to providing SMEs in the food and drink industry with expertise to help them access and trade in profitable new markets.