Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from January until June 2013. The Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU is about securing stability and ensuring that it leads to jobs and growth.  2013 ushers in a new phase in the European Union’s drive for recovery and as the holders of the Presidency, Ireland has committed to delivering real and positive decisions to support Europe’s economic recovery and social cohesion. Ireland’s seventh Presidency coincides with the fortieth anniversary of Ireland’s accession to the European Union. As in the past, Ireland will strive to run a fair and open Presidency focused on delivering results for Europe. The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber will keep you updated on relevant events taking place as part of the EU Presidency next year.  The Presidency website is http://www.eu2013.ie/ and the full programme will be launched in early January 2013.

 

UK company looking for Irish Distributor

A UK-based Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil manufacturer, delivering to Delicatessens and Farm Shops, is looking for a distributor in Southern Ireland.   The company produces dressings using Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil in 500 ml bottles, available in the following flavours: Natural, Black Pepper, Chili with Spice and Mixed Herb flavours, 250 ml in Natural, Garlic, Basil and Chili flavours and 220 ml bottles in Honey and Mustard, Mint Balsamic, Sweet Cranberry, Black Pepper and Dijon, Fennel Seed and Smoked Chili.  Products can be bulk purchased in 5 litres /20 litres /1000 litres and the bottles can be shipped in cases of 8 or 12.  Mayonnaise is available in 345 ml bottles in Natural or Garlic flavouring.  All products come with a 12 month shelf life.  For more information contact Katherine@corkchamber.ie