US access opens up high value market for steak

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney will announce a number of initiatives in the coming weeks to capitalise on the US lifting a 15-year ban on beef from Ireland, the first country in the EU to regain access.
US access opens up high value market for steak
Thu, 08 Jan, 2015 - 00:00
Stephen Cadogan

He will announce a dedicated website aimed at American consumers, highlighting the quality of Irish beef.

With individual Irish beef processors now allowed to seek export licenses for the US, the expected trade benefit in 2015 is €50-100m.

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