Industry ready to 'further develop trade opportunities' with China as beef export ban lifts

The suspension of Ireland's beef exports to China was a "major loss" to the entire beef sector.

Beef processors will work with the Department of Agriculture to finalise the necessary steps so that trade can recommence quickly, MII said.

Industry is ready to "renew and further develop trade opportunities" with customers in China as the ban on Irish beef exports lifts. 

Beef shipments to China were suspended following the confirmation in May 2020 by the Department of Agriculture of an isolated case of atypical BSE.