ABP becomes the first Irish beef processor to export to South Korea
ABP Food Group has become the first Irish beef processor to launch in the South Korean market by securing an export agreement with meat importer K Meat.
The company said this significant long-term supply agreement has seen it deliver three shipments so far from its locations in Monaghan, Tipperary, and Wexford.
The official announcement will be made later this week as part of the trade mission to China and South Korea led by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Martin Heydon.
ABP has maintained a constant supply of beef to the Chinese market since the lifting of a restriction on Irish beef imports in May 2020, with all of ABP’s seven Irish sites producing beef products for China.
Martin McMahon, General Manager of ABP international sales, said the company’s extended presence in Asia marks a significant step forward for both ABP and the Irish beef sector as a whole.
“China and South Korea are extremely important markets and there is a great opportunity for quality Irish beef in the food service and retail spaces,” Mr McMahon said.
“ABP would like to thank and recognise the Department of Agriculture and Bord Bia for their tremendous work in helping to establish and build on this important trade channel. We would encourage continued efforts for further access in both markets,” he added.
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