TOP Dutch and Belgian hoteliers and restaurateurs got the taste of superior quality beef and lamb when the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) put on a display at a gourmet food fair in Maastricht.

Stars at the European Fine Food Fair were Cotswold lamb and Aberdeen Angus St Georges beef.

The appearance at the show on February 23 to 25 was part of a campaign to demonstrate the English beef on offer as one of the finest on Continental markets and to prepare for the ending of regulations on UK beef exports.

Jean-Pierre Garnier, EBLEX Export Manager, said: "Our stand was visited by many of Holland's top chefs who were highly appreciative and complimentary of the beef and lamb they tasted.

"We are extremely optimistic about future markets in the Benelux countries, especially in the top quality catering sector."

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