Extending Our Reach from the UK into Ireland
Ireland is a key market in our growth strategy and a natural extension of our UK operations. Its strong food and agri-business sector, commitment to innovation, and close economic ties with the UK make it an ideal location for the SmartParc model. The concept is well aligned with Ireland’s ambitions for sustainable food production and regional economic development, delivering benefits across multiple areas including:
- Increased productivity
- Food systems innovation
- Supporting food and drink exports
- Advancing the circular economy
- Sustainable manufacturing and resource efficiency
- Strengthening industry collaboration
- Regional economic growth
- Job creation and investment
Why Ireland Is Our Next Strategic Location
Figures from 'Export Performance and Prospects Report 2024 - 2025' by BORD BIA IRISH FOOD BOARD
Ireland combines a highly skilled workforce of 2.8 million employees with a €17 billion food and drink export industry, making it one of Europe's leading locations for food manufacturing, processing and export-led growth.
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SmartParc is actively exploring opportunities to establish its first location in Ireland, building on the country's reputation as one of Europe's leading food and beverage producers.
We are currently assessing a range of potential sites, considering factors including land availability, workforce accessibility, infrastructure connectivity and alignment with regional economic development objectives.
Alongside these considerations, we are evaluating regional food manufacturing clusters and supply chains to ensure any future development complements local industry needs and supports long-term growth.
Ireland's world-leading food and drink sector, strong export performance and highly skilled workforce make it a natural location for future SmartParc investment. We look forward to identifying the right location and working with industry, government and local partners to support the next generation of sustainable food manufacturing and logistics infrastructure.
We believe Ireland offers a compelling environment for the SmartParc model, and we look forward to announcing further details as our site assessment process progresses.
