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Agriculture Minister of State Shane McEntee has attended Fruit Logistica, the world’s leading trade fair for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry, in Berlin.

In excess of 2,400 companies from across the entire fresh produce value chain were in attendance, including global players and small and medium-sized suppliers. The buyers include some leading players in retail, wholesale, packaging, importers and exporters. It is estimated that the event will attracted over 50,000 visitors from over 100 countries.

Speaking at the event the Minister praised the involvement of 6 Irish potato companies and Bord Bia in promoting the Irish potatoes and in particular Rooster variety to the German and the wider international market. He stated that:

...this variety bred by Teagasc has established a tremendous reputation on the Irish market, is expanding on the UK market and is now being introduced to Germany and further afield.