Middle East opportunity for Irish food exports

Ireland is ideally positioned to supply sustainable food to the Middle East market, said Bord Bia’s manager in the Middle East, Michael Hussey.

“Ireland has the potential to become a significant supplier to the Middle East region,” said Mr Hussey at the Gulfood 2016 trade fair in Dubai.

“While we export 90% of what we produce in Ireland, it is estimated that as much as 80-90% of food consumed in the Gulf region is imported.