Dubai's Head Chefs Welcomed to Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster MLA has welcomed a
delegation of top chefs and buyers from Dubai hotels and UAE based
foodservice distributors to Northern Ireland as part of a visit
showcasing the pure, natural, quality of local food and drink.
Speaking following a reception at Lough Erne Resort, Arlene Foster
said: "It is a privilege to welcome this delegation of top chefs and buyers from Dubai to Northern Ireland. This visit is an exciting
opportunity to showcase Northern Ireland's unique food and drink
heritage and the pure, natural, quality of our food produce.
"Sales to customers in Dubai have grown considerably over the past
three years and the interest shown in Northern Ireland by such an
influential group cements the prestige of our offering in this
region. The Middle East is a market of great potential for Northern Ireland food and drink and this visit presents a valuable
opportunity to local food and drink producers to meet with buyers toexplore potential business opportunities with the aim of securing
new export sales.
"Northern Ireland's Year of Food and Drink 2016 presents an
opportunity to celebrate our award winning indigenous foods.
Invest NI is continuing to work closely with its contacts in the
Gulf, to maximise the growth opportunities for local businesses and build on the prestige imported products have in this marketplace."
The three day visit, organised by Invest Northern Ireland, and
jointly hosted by Tourism NI, is designed to build on the successful
relationships established by many local companies exporting to the
Middle East.
delegation of top chefs and buyers from Dubai hotels and UAE based
foodservice distributors to Northern Ireland as part of a visit
showcasing the pure, natural, quality of local food and drink.
Speaking following a reception at Lough Erne Resort, Arlene Foster
said: "It is a privilege to welcome this delegation of top chefs and buyers from Dubai to Northern Ireland. This visit is an exciting
opportunity to showcase Northern Ireland's unique food and drink
heritage and the pure, natural, quality of our food produce.
"Sales to customers in Dubai have grown considerably over the past
three years and the interest shown in Northern Ireland by such an
influential group cements the prestige of our offering in this
region. The Middle East is a market of great potential for Northern Ireland food and drink and this visit presents a valuable
opportunity to local food and drink producers to meet with buyers toexplore potential business opportunities with the aim of securing
new export sales.
"Northern Ireland's Year of Food and Drink 2016 presents an
opportunity to celebrate our award winning indigenous foods.
Invest NI is continuing to work closely with its contacts in the
Gulf, to maximise the growth opportunities for local businesses and build on the prestige imported products have in this marketplace."
The three day visit, organised by Invest Northern Ireland, and
jointly hosted by Tourism NI, is designed to build on the successful
relationships established by many local companies exporting to the
Middle East.