The Irish Food Industry Flashcards
Reasons for success in the Irish agri-food industry
Climate and landscape
History and tradition
Government agencies
Coastline
Major food exports from Ireland
Meat and livestock eg beef Dairy and ingredients eg milk Prepared foods eg chocolate Beverages eg beer Seafood eg salmon Edible horticulture and cereals eg potatoes, cabbage
Main destinations for Irish exports
Uk (41%)
Other eu markets eg France
International eg China
Major food imports into Ireland
Cheese (France) Pineapples (Costa rica) Tea (Kenya) Alcohol (Holland-Heineken) Cakes (uk)
Why is food imported into Ireland
Offer a wider variety of food
When certain foods are out of season
Not enough to meet demand eg potatoes need to be imported to make crisps.
Make foods that aren’t produced here available eg pineapple
Irish food agency and government departments
Teagsc Bord bia Bord iascaigh mhara Enterprise Ireland Department of health
Teagsc
Training and advise for people in the agricultural and food industry
Provide further education with ITs
Bord Bia
Promotes sales of Irish food abroad
Offer marketing services so products can be advertised worldwide
Bord Bia quality Marks - traceable and high quality food
Origin green initiative - manufacturers show environmental sustainably
Bord iascaigh mhara
Advice to fishers on new opportunity
Develop Irish marine industries
National fishing colleges promote fishing careers (catching, farming, processing)
Spread awareness about the health benefits of fish to increase consumption
Enterprise Ireland
Develop and grow Irish enterprises at home and abroad
Establish and expand businesses - advice, grants
Department of health
Food legislation
Health promotion strategies with HSE
Develops food safety policies
What are speciality foods
High quality, niche food produced in limited quantities by small businesses and enterprises using non industrial (homemade) techniques
Benefits of speciality foods
Superior tasting
Healthier/more natural - less additive
Use traditional cooking methods and recipes
Advantages of small businesses
Provide employment
Enhance Ireland’s reputation
Role of department of agriculture, fisheries and food
Ensures high standards of food safety
Enforces eu legislation
Ensures traceability for cattle, sheep and pigs
