Approval of all meat plants for the Chinese market a priority May 19, 2018 Beef A key priority moving forward is ensuring that all Irish meat plants are approved to access the Chinese market, senior director of Meat Industry…
Minister Creed meets Hong Kong’s Director of Agriculture May 18, 2018 Agri-Business The Minister for Agriculture Food & Marine, Michael Creed concluded his week-long agri-food trade mission to China, having met with the Director of…
Kepak signs €35 million contract with China-based distributor May 17, 2018 Beef Kepak Group has announced that it has signed a five-year distribution contract with China-based Esen Agro Group The deal, which is valued at €35…
Dairymaster secures deal to equip mega farms in China May 17, 2018 Agri-Business Irish dairy equipment giant Dairymaster has agreed a deal to furnish mega farms in China with its technology, the company has announced. The…
Creed already eyeing further expansion for Irish beef exports to China May 16, 2018 Agri-Business Further expansion for Irish beef exports to the Chinese market is already on the mind of the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the…
‘We need the Chinese market just to maintain current cattle prices’ – Goodman May 16, 2018 Beef ABP Food Group today celebrated the signing of an exclusive agreement to supply beef to the Chinese market. It has agreed terms of…
ABP’s €50 million ‘exclusive’ beef contract unveiled in Shanghai May 16, 2018 Beef An “exclusive” contract for ABP Food Group to supply beef to the Chinese market has been unveiled today in Shanghai, China. The three-year agreement…
9 Irish beef and pork processors exhibiting at major Chinese trade fair May 16, 2018 Agri-Business A total of nine beef and pork processors from Ireland are exhibiting today at SIAL, a major food and drink trade fair held in…
Beef market access to China: ‘You have to create your own edge’ May 15, 2018 Agri-Business During this week’s trade mission to China, there is a positive mood floating around that Ireland can make the most of receiving market…
China: Quarantine period for Irish beef exports to shorten after first loads May 15, 2018 Beef The quarantine period for Irish beef exports is expected to shorten once the initial loads arrive this summer. Both the Minister for Agriculture,…
Additional Irish meat plants given green light for export to China May 14, 2018 Beef A number of additional Irish beef plants, plus one extra pork plant, have been given the green light to export to China, Minister…
Irish trade mission to China gets underway May 14, 2018 Agri-Business A large delegation of Irish food industry representatives, led by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed kicked off a week-long…
Beef plants ‘chomping at bit’ to get bulls into China shops May 10, 2018 Beef Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed says Irish beef processors are “chomping at the bit” to start selling into the…
Chinese market access for Irish sheepmeat next on the agenda April 23, 2018 Sheep Access to the Chinese market for Irish sheepmeat exports is next on the agenda, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the…
We must convert the real potential of the Chinese market for Irish beef April 22, 2018 Opinion Securing access to the Chinese market is a tremendous achievement for the Irish beef industry. But, in truth, it will be a hollow…
Opening of Chinese market must ‘add to farmers’ margins’ April 16, 2018 Beef The opening of the Chinese market to Irish beef exports must “add to farmers’ margins” in order to be considered a success, according…
‘A small part of the Chinese market could deliver huge rewards’ April 16, 2018 Beef A small part of the Chinese market could deliver huge rewards, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed. The…
Don’t judge Chinese beef access until it puts money in farmers’ pockets April 16, 2018 Opinion Earlier today, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed announced the much anticipated opening of the Chinese market to Irish…
