Speaking at the opening of Ireland’s organic food stand at Biofach, the World Organic Trade Fair in Nuremburg, Germany, Tom Hayes TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine highlighted the opportunities that exist for Irish Organic produce both at home and abroad.
Minister Hayes said that “There are undoubtedly opportunities for indigenous Irish companies to make inroads into these export markets, and the Irish participation at Biofach is an important step in that direction”, he added.
Eight innovative Irish seafood and food companies will be participating at the event, which takes place from 12th – 15th February. Last year, BioFach attracted close to 2,500 exhibitors and some 41,800 trade visitors from 136 countries. Minister Hayes also paid tribute to Bord Bia “who have once again done a wonderful job in organising the Irish food industry’s participation at this very important event”.
Minister Hayes concluded “I am convinced that with all the stakeholders of the industry working together, we can realise the potential that clearly exists for the Irish Organic Sector”.
