Desmond O'Rourke

Desmond O'Rourke was a Research Professor in the ESRI studying the Irish food system from 1976 until 1977 while on sabbatical from Washington State University where he was an agricultural economist. He remained at Washington State University until his retirement in 2000, heading its international marketing program from 1985 to 2000. He now operates Belrose, Inc., world fruit market analysts. See www.e-belrose.com.