Two Irish spirit drinks, Irish whiskey and Irish cream, are among hundreds of European products that will now have legal protection in China.
It comes after an agreement struck between the EU and the People's Republic of China on the protection of geographical indications (GIs) was ratified by member states.
The news was welcomed by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue who said: “I welcome this agreement which will ensure protection of exports to China of two of Ireland’s spirit drinks GIs, Irish cream and Irish whiskey.
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“Market diversification and adding value to our high-quality foods is a key initiative in my Department and for this Government. We will continue to explore all avenues in attempt to deliver the highest returns for our producers.”
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The value of the two exports to China has steadily grown over the last five years and now stands at a combined €4.4m.
“This market is becoming increasingly important for Irish spirit drinks and I welcome the legal protection this agreement will afford to authentic Irish product,” Minister of State Martin Heydon said.
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Two Irish spirit drinks, Irish whiskey and Irish cream, are among hundreds of European products that will now have legal protection in China.
It comes after an agreement struck between the EU and the People's Republic of China on the protection of geographical indications (GIs) was ratified by member states.
The news was welcomed by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue who said: “I welcome this agreement which will ensure protection of exports to China of two of Ireland’s spirit drinks GIs, Irish cream and Irish whiskey.
“Market diversification and adding value to our high-quality foods is a key initiative in my Department and for this Government. We will continue to explore all avenues in attempt to deliver the highest returns for our producers.”
Value
The value of the two exports to China has steadily grown over the last five years and now stands at a combined €4.4m.
“This market is becoming increasingly important for Irish spirit drinks and I welcome the legal protection this agreement will afford to authentic Irish product,” Minister of State Martin Heydon said.
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