Marketplace International 2012

On behalf of Bord Bia, I would like to thank all our guests who attended Marketplace International 2012. It was the largest event we have ever hosted bringing over 500 buyers together with 176 companies. In one day, we organised 4,644 bespoke itineraries all with the aim of matching our guests needs with Irish companies capabilities. We trust that your itinerary delivered against your expectations and deepened your knowledge of the Irish food industry.

On behalf of my colleagues in Bord Bia, I would like to wish you every success in your ambitions to write new business with Ireland as a result of being at Marketplace International 2012. The Bord Bia team remain at your disposition to support you in this effort,

Aidan Cotter, CEO Bord Bia

Marketplace International 2012 - event photos

Key Facts:

4644 Meetings held from 8.30 am to 5.15 pm on the day
500 buyers from 28 countries met with 176 Irish food and drink companies
31 Seafood, 23 Dairy, 18 bread, 12 alcohol, 9 confectionary, 26 meat companies attended the event
In 2004 BB Marketplace saw €7m of business being written, €8m in 2007, €11m in 2010 and this year we expect to write €15m+

The Event

Marketplace International 2012

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