Coveney: Vietnam deal on Irish pork imports opens up ‘key’ markets

Agreement has been reached with the veterinary authorities in Vietnam to allow for the importation of fresh and frozen pork meat from Ireland.

Agriculture, Food, and Marine Minister Simon Coveney, who announced the agreement yesterday, said it provides the Irish pigmeat sector with a vital foothold in a key market.

“Vietnam is an important market in south-east Asia with a growing population and there are good prospects for Irish meat exports both in the short and long term,” he said.