Food NI firms helped by UK Department of Business to show products at ANUGA in Germany
Innovative products from Food NI members Irish Black Butter and Burren Balsamics are being showcased by the UK Department of Business and Trade (DBT) at ANUGA23, the world’s biggest food and drink show this year, which is taking place in Cologne from 7-11 October.
Irish Black Butter, producer of a unique sweet/savoury sauce with bramley apples, is based in Portrush and Burren Balsamics, a leading exporter of award-winning balsamic vinegars, jams and relishes, at Richhill in Co Armagh. Visitors to the show were able to sample products from the two local companies.
The show attracts visitors from across the world and features presentations from hundreds of food and drink companies.
Held every other year, ANUGA attracts over 70,000 visitors, including key buyers, from 169 countries. DBT organised a showcase at the trade show and a trade mission both of which were open to local companies.
Katie Brown, Agriculture, Food and Drink Sector Lead – Department for Business and Trade, Northern Ireland, says: “We’re delighted to be supporting businesses from across the UK, including Northern Ireland at the Anuga Tradeshow in Cologne, Germany.
“In collaboration with colleagues across the UK, we will facilitate store visits for UK trade mission participants including Dart Mountain Cheese and CJ Meats from Northern Ireland, to a number of Germany’s well-known retailers including: Deka, ReWe, Hit and for the fine food fanatics, Galeria Foodhall.
“The trade mission will give companies from across the UK, including Northern Ireland, a greater insight into the German retail market and the support and opportunities that are available to grow and export around the world.”
