Irish beef and lamb will appear on supermarket shelves in Singapore for the first time, following its launch in Singapore, as part of a Government-led trade mission.
Boutique food retailer and butchery, Ryan’s Grocery, will initially stock Irish beef and lamb at their two locations in Singapore.
This is the first phase of a two-phase rollout through their distribution arm, Alternative Selection, which will create a direct supply route for Irish beef and lamb to Singapore’s top restaurants.
Alternative Selection already carries a range of Irish brands including Glenisk, Ballymaloe and Burren Smokehouse, and will now also stock Burren Smokehouse organic salmon and Glenisk organic yoghurt in Ryan’s Grocery at this time.
Speaking at the launch during the Singapore leg of the trade mission, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, said, “I’m pleased to announce this listing with Ryan’s Grocery as Irish beef and lamb continues to find new routes to market around the world.
"It’s a testament to Irish farmers that the discerning team at Ryan’s Grocery has chosen Irish beef and lamb to add to their premium portfolio of certified supplier farms."
Alternative Selection
Ryan’s Grocery is the 'retail face' of Alternative Selection, a Singapore-based wholesaler founded by husband and wife team Sebastian Chia and Wendy Foo, which specialises in allergen and preservative free speciality foods including grass-fed and organic meats.
Michael Murphy, interim CEO, Bord Bia, commented, “Total Irish exports to Singapore were €36 million in 2021. While the market is small in value and volume terms, as an influential gateway market to the entire region, increasing the visibility of Irish meat on shelves is an important step forward for Irish beef exports.
"Singapore tends to lead on food trends which then spread to the wider South East Asian region. Irish beef and lamb now has pride of place in this super premium retailer, giving a significant boost to the credentials of Irish beef and lamb in the wider region.”
Food Hotel Asia
From Monday, Bord Bia will host seven Irish exporters on the Ireland stand at Food Hotel Asia (FHA), taking place from 5 - 8 September in Singapore.
Food Hotel Asia is the leading food and beverage show in South East Asia, attracting trade buyers from across the Asia-Pacific region including Malaysia, Japan and Australia. In 2018, over 55,000 trade visitors from 110 countries attended the show.
The Ireland pavilion will be officially opened by Minister McConalogue today, with a meet and greet of Irish exporters.
This influential trade show forms an integral part of the Government-led trade mission to Japan, Singapore, and Vietnam.
Throughout the day, Minister McConalogue and Bord Bia will 'engage in a series of high level meetings with potential and existing customers to highlight Ireland’s capability as a leading global supplier of sustainable food'.
The opening day of the show will also feature a special seminar on Sustainability and the Asian Consumer hosted by Bord Bia with speakers to include Minister McConalogue and Murphy.
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