Agri-Business
Exports from Ireland to Arab nations saw a near 15% boost in the first nine months of the year, with agri-food and seafood a key driver.
Bord Bia has announced that it has appointed Fiona O'Shaughnessy as regional manager for Asia, Africa and Middle East
Musgrave has today announced that it has signed a new supply deal with a retailer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Bord Bia has announced a partnership with the leading premium retailer in the UAE for a sustainability-themed promotion of Irish brands.
Beef
The big news to come out of this week's ministerial-led trade mission to the Middle East was enhanced access for Irish beef to Saudi Arabia.
Sheep
A deal, between the Wicklow Calf Company and Premier Livestock, has just been agreed to ship 10,000 Irish hoggets to the Middle East.
Dairy
Fonterra’s Research and Development Centre has developed a new white butter product to meet growing demand from the Middle East.
While the bulk of Irish food exports to the Middle East comprise of dairy ingredients, the future may be in high-value, branded, packaged, niche products.
Dairy quality is the key motivator, for one Middle East buyer who said he was looking to increase the amount of dairy produce he is buying from Ireland
