UFU gains valuable market insights at SIAL Paris

Ulster Farmers’ Union representatives attended SIAL Paris last week, gaining valuable insight into the latest developments shaping the global agri-food sector.

Ulster Farmers’ Union representatives attended SIAL Paris last week alongside industry partners from the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC), Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association (NIMEA) and Northern Ireland Agricultural Producers Association (NIAPA), gaining valuable insight into the latest developments shaping the global agri-food sector.

UFU deputy president Clement Lynch said, “Attending SIAL Paris served as a timely reminder of the increasingly intense competition within international food markets and the need for Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector to remain innovative, efficient and competitive in order to capitalise on future growth opportunities.

“Events such as SIAL are invaluable in helping us understand changing market demands and ensuring our industry remains adaptable and responsive in an increasingly challenging global marketplace. Throughout the event, we gained first-hand insight into emerging global food trends, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the agri-food sector internationally.

“The visit emphasised both the strong reputation of Northern Ireland food products and the opportunities that exist to further expand our reach in global markets. Our farmers continue to produce world-class food, underpinned by high standards of animal welfare, traceability and environmental responsibility, and there are significant opportunities to build on these strengths.”

The UFU would like to thank LMC for facilitating the visit.

“It provided an excellent opportunity to engage with industry colleagues, strengthen relationships across the supply chain and gain valuable insight into global market challenges and opportunities. We returned with a greater understanding of emerging market trends and confidence in the ability of Northern Ireland’s agri-food industry to continue delivering high-quality products to consumers around the world,” added Mr Lynch.