China Client Seminar
Who: All Clients
When: November 15th 08:00am - 10:15am
Where: Online
Cost: FREE
China continues to be a priority market for Irish food and drink, with exports reaching a value of €758 million last year. Join us for an online seminar on the China market to gain relevant insights on the latest market trends and discover the potential for your business in China.
The seminar will include:
- Economic updates on the China market
- Market access update from DAFM
- Sector specific insights from China industry experts
Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Charlie McConalogue will open the first session of the event, which will cover general China market updates. The second session will be split by sector for detailed market insights.
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See full agenda below:
8:00-9:00 Opening Session:
- Opening remarks, Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Charlie McConalogue, DAFM
- Opening remarks, Jim O’Toole, CEO, Bord Bia
- Market access update, Sinead McPhillips, Assistant Secretary General, DAFM
- China food and drink market overview, Conor O’Sullivan, China Manager, Bord Bia
- Expectations for the Chinese economy in 2023, Joerg Wuttke, President, European Chamber of Commerce in China.
09.00 - 10.15 Breakout Session Meat:
- Chaired by Joe Burke, Head of Meat, Bord Bia
- Chinese meat industry update, Richard Herzfelder, Senior Consultant, Gira
- Bord Bia priorities for meat in China, Declan Saruwatari, Market Specialist, Bord Bia
- Q&A session for participants
09.00 - 10.15 Breakout Session Dairy:
- Chaired by David Kennedy, Head of Dairy, Bord Bia
- Chinese dairy market update and forecast, Eric Chen, Director of International Department & Chief Dairy Economist, Dairy Association of China
- The future of dairy in China, Christophe Lafougere, Managing Director, Gira Food
- Bord Bia priorities for dairy in China, Suki Wu, Market Specialist, Bord Bia
- Q&A session for participants
09.00 - 10.15 Breakout Session Seafood:
- Chaired by Michael Hussey, Senior Manager Alcohol & Seafood, Bord Bia
- Chinese seafood market update and forecast, Hangbing Mi, Managing Director, China Seafood Guide
- China’s HORECA and retail market recovery, Li Xin, President, Sustenture
- Bord Bia priorities for seafood in China, Celina Wang, Market Specialist, Bord Bia
- Q&A session for participants
09.00 - 10.15 Breakout Session Drinks:
- Chaired by Michael Jacob, Drinks Sector Manager, Bord Bia
- China drinks market insights and culture, Guy Horan, Business Development & Partnerships, Botani
- Building success as a small drinks brand in China, Fergus Woodward, Co-Founder, Peddlers Gin
- Bord Bia priorities for drinks in China, Jade Cullinane, International Markets Executive, Bord Bia
- Q&A session for participants