Beef
The trade of Irish beef to the Republic of Korea (South Korea) is expected to commence shortly, according to Bord Bia.
Over two-thirds of people in South Korea would like to try Irish beef, according to a Bord Bia-commissioned report on consumer preferences.
Agri-Business
ABP Food Group has become the first Irish beef processor to launch in the South Korean market by securing an export agreement with K Meat.
Bord Bia is hosting eight South Korean beef buyers that are visiting beef farms and meat processors...
The first Irish beef sold to customers in South Korea is set to be dispatched to the Asian country next month, according to Bord Bia.
The European Commission anticipates that further member states will soon be able to export beef to South Korea.
Beef News
Meat Industry Ireland (MII) is working to increase the number of meat plants which are eligible to export Irish beef to South Korea.
Dawn Meats has already secured a multi-million euro contract for monthly shipments of beef to South Korea as the market has opened.
Bord Bia has said the beef industry has "already formed ties" with potential costumers in South Korea in advance of the formal approval.
Seven Irish beef factories are being inspected for export of beef to South Korea. These inspections were being carried out this week
Ireland's application for beef access to South Korea has been advanced to the next stage, the DAFM has announced.
Certified Irish Angus, Ireland’s largest producer group, hosted a delegation of South Korean...
Machinery News
LS Mtron of South Korea has just signed a deal with CNH to continue production of Boomer tractors for the north American and European markets
South Korea could provide a promising market to increase Irish beef exports in the southeast Asia region, according to Bord Bia.
After almost 20 years, the Republic of Korea lifted its import restrictions on beef and beef products from some European Union member states.
A delegation of meat importers from South Korea is scheduled to visit Ireland next week, following on from initial engagements.
Majang Meat Market, one of the world's largest markets of its kind, is home to some 2,000 business entities in Seoul, South Korea.
St. Patrick's Day can be an opportunity to build awareness for the Irish food industry in Asia, according to Bord Bia's Joe Moore.
Positive signs are evident in the quest to gain access for Irish beef to South Korea, according to Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed
Irish suppliers have been advised that it is critical that Ireland pushes for bone-in beef access to South Korea, according to Mark Goodman.
Progress has been made in securing access for beef in Korea, according to Michael Creed, who is about to conclude a trade mission there.
Bord Bia launched the South Korean phase of its new €3.9 million EU Pork and Beef campaign in Seoul today.
Pig/Poultry
A lack of awareness among buyers of Irish meat was highlighted as one of the key challenges facing Irish meat exporters in South Korea.
