Food and Drink Export Ireland

 

Food and Drink Export Ireland, is a division of the Irish Exporters Association which aims to assist food and drink companies to grow, develop and gain new export markets and also provides an excellent base for networking among food and drink companies.   As a member of the IEA, companies have access to a range of programmes, clinics and services that will enable owner/managers to develop their sales and marketing strategy, their export strategy and gain a deep understanding of international best practice. Food and Drink Export Ireland is currently running one programme: The Food Chains for Competitive Advantage* will be run over three years. The project aims to assist small to medium size food and drink companies in addressing key market opportunities through innovation in branding and new product development (NPD). Click here to find out more. The IEA provides a number of regular clinics to help companies in the following areas: Branding, Export Sales, Channel Audit and Digital Communications. At these clinics, each company’s performance is thoroughly assessed by an industry expert and recommendations are made for future direction. The Irish Exporters Association, also provides a range of other services and benefits to its members. On a macro level, the IEA provides a voice to companies by representing members' interests at the highest level and providing key networking opportunities. On a day-to-day operational level the IEA provides its members with a range of services, including expert assistance and advice on international trade matters; regular communication on the latest national and international developments affecting trade; a range of export training programmes; notification of business opportunities and a visa and export documentation and legalisation service. For more information on any of the IEA's programmes for the Food and Drink sector or to find out more about the benefits of becoming a member of the Irish Exporters Association, please contact: Jacqueline Cumiskey, Food and Drink Manager Tel: +353 (0) 1 6622062 Email: jacquelinecumiskey@irishexporters.ie Website: http://www.exportfoodanddrink.org/   *The Food Chains for Competitive Advantage(FCCA) Project is an Ireland Wales European Regional Development project made possible through a financial contribution from the European Regional Development Fund Ireland Wales (INTERREG 4A) Programme 2007-2013. This article reflects the views of the author only and not those of theProgramme Authorities.