Filligans Limited from Glenties takes part in Cross-Border Trade Mission

Filligans Limited from Glenties, alongside 12 other businesses from Ireland had the opportunity to foster cross-border connections to grow their business across the island on a two-day Cross-Border Trade Mission to Northern Ireland.

This forms part of InterTradeIreland’s new 'Trade Missions @Home' initiative, which aims to facilitate connections and accelerate sales growth for businesses in the cross-border market.

Filligans Limited produce a large range of preserves, marmalades, chutneys, dressings, jellies and mustards using traditional methods and recipes.

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Recipes for each product has either been passed down from generation to generation or created through the process of research, experimentation and taste-testing, with all products 100% natural, free from artificial additives and preserves and suitable for vegetarians, with most of the wide-range suitable for vegans too. Filligans’ award-winning products are available in Retail or Food Service sizes to cater for all customer needs.

“The cross-border market offers opportunities for networking in the Food Sector and for assessing demand and customer demographic, opening up possibilities for new revenue streams,” Willie Cremen, Director of Filligans Limited, said. “The ‘Trade Missions @Home’ initiative gives these businesses the opportunity to connect with key industry representatives and develop new sales opportunities in the cross-border market.”

The Food and Drink sector is a vital industry for cross-border trade, with the value of trade in this sector increasing significantly over the years. Since 2021, InterTradeIreland has supported over 450 businesses in the Food and Drink sector, contributing to the growth of cross-border trade from €2.6 billion to €3.8 billion.

Anne-Marie McAteer, Trade Manager at InterTradeIreland said: “The importance of all-island trade to the Food and Drink sector has never been more apparent. Close to a quarter of goods going from Ireland to Northern Ireland are in the food and beverages category, while 27% of all goods exported from Northern Ireland are in the sector. The numbers speak for themselves. We’re pleased to be supporting these businesses to develop partnerships and grow their exports and we wish them continued success on their export journey.”

The 13 businesses participating in this Trade Mission are Brady’s Coffee Company from Wicklow, Couverture Desserts from Kildare, Filligans Limited, Goodness Grains Gluten Free Bakery from Longford, Grá chocolates and Solaris Tea from Galway, O’Flynns Gourmet Sausage Company from Cork, Rosie and Jim, Raw Juice Company and Thanks Plants Ltd from Dublin, The Chocolate Garden of Ireland from Carlow, Wexford Home Preserves and The White Hag Brewing Company from Sligo.