EI Food Investment

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) manager at Enterprise Ireland Sheelagh Daly joined the @XTalks Food Podcast to discuss some of the latest innovation trends within Ireland’s food industry such as tech, AI and sustainability, and how Irish food companies use FDI to expand their presence in international markets. Listen here: rebrand.ly/Irish-Food

Sustainability is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ for Irish businesses – it’s an opportunity and a competitive imperative. That was the key message from speakers and guests at Enterprise Ireland’s inaugural Sustainable Enterprise Summit. Held in the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, the summit drew more than 400 Irish industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts keen to discuss how businesses can turn sustainability from a challenge into a competitive advantage. Read more shorturl.at/ge2jt

With a network that stretches across the globe, Enterprise Ireland can connect your business to a world of opportunities. Discover how Enterprise Ireland can help your business on its journey to success at enterprise-ireland.com #GlobalAmbition

Delighted to take part in the Irish-Nebraska Agriculture & Food Innovation Roundtable Discussion last week. This was part of a week long series of events to celebrate the relationship between US & Irish business before the @cfbireland Aer Lingus College Football Classic 🇮🇪 🇺🇸

Struggling at the moment as a company? Investing in R&I is probably the last thing on your mind. But Mark Christal, Divisional Manager, Food and Sustainability @Entirl tells @IrishFoodMag you should think again. Read more here: bit.ly/3Ik3qZb

📣 Navan - Sod turned at the Boyne Valley Food Hub  ✅ €1.5m funded project to transform almost 800 m² of enterprise space into an innovative food hub ✅ Will create greater connectivity, collaboration & innovation in the food & drink sector in Meath & the MidEast Region

Join us to hear how the Irish whiskey market is growing in China and a showcase from some of Ireland's most exciting whiskey companies. @entirl_china @Bordbia @IDAIRELAND @EUSMECentre @IrlEmbChina

Exports by Enterprise Ireland-backed companies increased by 12% to a record €27.29bn in 2021, with strong increases experienced across almost all sectors. Read more here: rebrand.ly/annual-review

Analysis by Enterprise Ireland proves that companies that are RD&I-active have more than three times the export sales than those that are not. Read more about it in the latest issue of @IrishFoodMag: bit.ly/3Ik3qZb @Entirl

It was a really positive morning at Bellview Co.Kilkenny with Tanáiste @LeoVaradkar & Min @McConalogue as the sod was turned on the much anticipated new continental cheese factory by @GlanbiaIreland and @RoyalAware. A great boost for farm families & the wider rural economy

Delighted to be in Belview with @LeoVaradkar and @martinheydonfg for turning the sod on the really exciting @GlanbiaIreland, Glanbia Coop and @RoyalAware for the Kilkenny Cheese Ltd continental cheese plant This is a huge day for Glanbia farm families as well as wider economy.

It was great to be back at an in-person trade show this week @FoodDrinkExpo meeting with some fantastic companies and industry experts. #FDE2022

“Collaboration and creating meaningful synergies with our sister agencies @Entirl @teagasc allows Bord Bia to make the most powerful contribution to the success of our industry, ensuring Ireland gets a much bigger return on its food innovation investment.” #trademission

That's a wrap for day one of my US trade mission with @Bordbia. As well as meeting @McDonalds, I met with @ornua, @LakelandDairies, @WeAreKerry, @entirl and @IrelandEmbUSA. Heartening to see the high esteem Irish food is held in this €1.3bn market. On to Ohio tomorrow.

Delighted to have @McConalogue in Chicago to open #FoodEvolution and hear from @ornua @Diageo_NA @dawnmeatsgroup on the #IrishAdvanrage @Entirl

Join us on April 25 for ‘Food Evolution Chicago: A Forum on the Future of Food’ with insights from leading sector experts @Entirl, @Bordbia, @teagasc, @LEK_Consulting, @chgofood, @ornua, @CarberyGroup, @GuinnessUS, @Diageo_NA, @dawnmeatsgroup Register: bit.ly/3NTJQVY

Tánaiste @LeoVaradkar and Enterprise Ireland’s Mark Christal recently visited a mozzarella processing facility in Portlaoise. The result of a joint venture between @GlanbiaPlc and the world’s largest mozzarella manufacturer Leprino Foods, the plant now employs over 100 people.

Join us on April 25th for 'Food Evolution Chicago: A Forum on the Future of Food' with contributions from @McConalogue , @Entirl, @Bordbia, @Diageo_NA, @GuinnessUS, @ornua, @KerrygoldUSA, @CarberyGroup and @SynergyFlavours ✍️Register here: bit.ly/3NTJQVY

Join us on April 25th for 'Food Evolution Chicago: A Forum on the Future of Food' with contributions from @McConalogue, @Entirl, @Bordbia, @Diageo_NA , @GuinnessUS , @ornua, @KerrygoldUSA, @CarberyGroup and @SynergyFlavours ✍️Register here: bit.ly/3NTJQVY

According to Alexa Toomey, investing in the Irish food industry has many positives. Strong supports are in place to help food companies get established in Ireland and 11,000 people are employed within 50+ companies in the FDI food space. Read more: rebrand.ly/FoodFDI