Irish brand gets a taste of eastern promise

Having re-branded to capitalise on its Irish identity, a Co Louth chocolate company is developing its export trade to Dubai, China and Japan and hopes to surpass last year’s 30% growth in turnover, writes Trish Dromey

Selling Easter eggs for the first time this year, Louth company Ferdia Fine Foods is hatching ambitious plans to develop exports.

It recently changed its brand name from Danucci to Ferdia — and is now toying with the idea of producing chocolate warriors.