Ireland’s horticulture sector supplies fresh produce, mushrooms, potatoes, plants, and amenity products to customers in Europe and beyond. Ireland’s strong reputation for quality, sustainability, and reliability backs it. Irish growers use years of know-how and modern systems.
They deliver a steady supply that meets international buyer standards.
Why Global Buyers Choose Irish Horticulture
Proven Quality & Assurance
Irish horticulture producers work within strict Irish and EU rules.
Independent quality and sustainability assurance programmes from Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, support them.
Bord Bia links Irish suppliers with customers around the world.
Sustainability at the Core
Sustainability is a defining strength of Irish horticulture. National policy and industry programmes emphasise environmental, economic and social sustainability, innovation in growing practices, and transparent supply chains. Many suppliers are also part of Origin Green, Ireland’s national sustainability programme for food and drink, giving buyers confidence in verified sustainability commitments.
Reliable European Supply
Located on Europe’s edge, Ireland offers easy access to EU and UK markets. Ireland provides reliable logistics, strong cold-chain infrastructure, and skilled exporters serving many global markets.
What Ireland Supplies
Irish horticulture suppliers offer a broad and export‑ready range, including:
Fresh produce – field vegetables and protected crops
Mushrooms – a leading export category within Irish horticulture
Potatoes – table and processing varieties
Plants & amenity horticulture – nursery stock, ornamentals and landscaping products
Horticultural and cereals exports reached approximately €330 million in value, demonstrating a stable, internationally active sector with particular strength in mushrooms. ¹
A Sector Focused on Innovation & Growth
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine lead the National Strategy for Horticulture 2023–2027. It sets out a clear plan for a more value-added, innovative, and sustainable horticulture industry. Key priorities include strengthening grower competitiveness, investing in research and development, improving market insight and supporting innovation across all sub‑sectors. ²
This strategy supports international buyers who want long-term partners that can adapt to market and consumer demands.
Supported by Bord Bia
Bord Bia acts as a bridge between Irish horticulture suppliers and global buyers, providing:
Market and consumer insight
Trade development and buyer introductions
Promotion of Irish quality and sustainability credentials
Its mission is to bring Ireland’s food, drink, and horticulture to the world. It supports sustainable growth for producers and trusted sourcing for international customers.
¹ Source: Bord Bia, Irish Food, Drink and Horticulture Exports Reach a Record €19 Billion.
² Source: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, National Strategy for Horticulture 2023–2027.
Suppliers in this Category
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Growing, packing and marketing of mushrooms.
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Great Britain, Ireland
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Growing potatoes and carrots, and packing and distributing a full range of fresh produce to customers. This includes a new prepared foods range aimed at the foodservice and catering sectors.
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Europe, Great Britain, Ireland
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The farming of fresh cut herbs to the Irish market.
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Great Britain, Ireland
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The cultivation of potatoes and fresh fruit, including a high dry matter potato, retaining the all-important traditional flavour the discerning Irish consumer requires.
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Ireland
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