Listoke part of mission to Canada

LOUTH’S Listoke Gin was among the Irish spirits producers that took part in a trade mission to Ontario, Canada this week, with the aim of increasing Ireland- Canada trade.

The trade mission followed the recent Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada, which has resulted in tariff-elimination for gin and has removed a number for ‘ behind the border’ trade restrictions, that previously acted as barriers to market access.

In April, the Irish Spirits Association (ISA) will publish the first-ever Irish Gin Strategy which will identify Canada as one of the top five target markets for future export growth.

The Irish Spirits Association joined a broader trade mission led by Michael Creed TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, in association with Bord Bia.