Irish Country Meats has become the first Irish lamb processor to launch in the US market after it secured an export deal with Marx Foods, which supplies meat and seafood produce to high-end restaurants across the US.
Irish Country Meats is one of the largest lamb processors in Europe and is the specialist sheep meat division of ABP Food Group.
Jerome Aherne, Managing Director with Irish Country Meats, said the US is an extremely important market, and there is a great opportunity for quality Irish lamb in the hospitality space there.
"This development is a testament to the dedication, innovation, and hard work of both our teams at ICM Camolin, Wexford and ICM Navan, Meath, and our farmer suppliers. We look forward to continuing to build upon our customer relationships in the US and to further grow this market," he added.
Justin Marx, Executive Vice President at Marx Foods, said the company is passionate about finding premium quality produce.
"We travel the world to connect with farmers and producers, securing the very best for our customers. With the help of ICM, we have identified quality lamb produce that will be dispersed across our US network. It is great to visit the state-of-the-art facility in Camolin and see first-hand the excellent work undertaken by ICM," he added.
