While we’re on the topic of EU/US dairy tariffs, Rabobank compiled a report on the potential impact and they concluded that Ireland would be the biggest losers in a trade war. In 2018 the US imported a total of 230,000 tons of EU dairy product and in contrast the EU only imported less than 23,000 tons of US dairy so the trade gap is clear. Ireland had the biggest share of exports at 25% followed by France at 21%, Italy 12% and Spain 8%.
Ireland has enjoyed great success in the US market in recent years with Kerrygold butter now the second highest selling brand in the whole country. Irish butter exports increased by 90% in 2018 alone and this is even more impressive in light of the fact that Irish butter sells at around double the price of domestic US brands. However if US tariffs are implemented at the mooted 100% figure this will double the price again and it is hard to see sales maintaining existing growth if priced at four times more than US brands! EU dairy commands a premium and is highly popular with consumers who view it as better quality but there is a limit to how much people will pay so it will be interesting to see how this pans out.
Catherine’s role is Technical Assistant and she is one of the newer members of the Ingredient Solutions team. Catherine recently graduated in Food Science and Innovation at WIT and is motivated, positive and enjoys working in a team. Catherine says, “I always see the good in every challenge that approaches me as they can lead to opportunities to learn more.” She is looking forward to focusing on the areas that she can control and learning how to perfect them.
Ted is the Factory Manager, he is the man that keeps everything running smoothly, supporting production and technical operations. He ensures that all the machinery within the factory functions at maximum efficiency and is properly maintained.
Suma has worked for Ingredient Solutions for two years as Technical Manager – leading the technical team. Before working for Ingredient Solutions, Suma worked in Asia, the Middle East and Europe and has over twenty years experience in management and leadership in food and other industries.
Pina is our UK Sales Support Administrator and has worked for Ingredient Solutions since 2012. She works alongside Gary Davies and the sales team providing them with sales information and supporting the team especially when they are on the road. Pina works remotely for Ingredient Solutions from her base in Luton in the UK.
Marek is based near Lublin, that’s not a typo we don’t mean Dublin, he’s our man on the ground in Eastern Europe.
