Green focus sees surge in Irish exports to Italy

Irish exports of beef to Italy rose by 18% in 2014 to €184m, while seafood exports were up by 13% to €31m, said Bord Bia chief executive Aidan Cotter.

Attending the launches of Expo Milan 2015 and Tuttofood trade fair in Milan, Mr Cotter said Irish food and drink exports to Italy grew in value by 6% to €311m in 2014, with beef accounting for 60% of the total.

Irish food firms ABP, Dawn Meats, Slaney Foods, Kepak, Liffey Meats, and Traditional Meats feature in the Bord Bia Origin Green stand, promoting Ireland’s commitment to sustainable food production. This sits well with Milan Expo’s theme of ‘Feeding the Planet: Energy for Life’.