Ireland sets up post-Brexit agri-food fund
The Irish government has announced a scheme for the country's food-processing sector to support manufacturers in the wake of the UK's departure from the EU.
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Ireland secures access for pigmeat exports to Mexico
Ireland has secured access for its exports of pigmeat to a major market in Latin America, the country's government has announced.
Irish firms now better prepared for Brexit – but Bord Bia warns stockpiling bears risks
Food and drink manufacturers in Ireland are holding more stock than they would otherwise as part of contingency plans for Brexit, but such measures come with a warning.
Irish food groups lay down targets under newly-formed Plastics Action Alliance
Plastics Action Alliance, a newly-formed environmentally-friendly food group, has laid down specific targets to eliminate single-use plastics.
Sainsbury’s-Asda merger – Ireland ‘launches food sector risk assessment’
The Irish government is said to be instigating a risk assessment of its food industry following the news UK supermarkets Sainsbury's and Asda are to merge.
Irish exporters enjoy another “record” year but Brexit remains “great unknown”
Ireland's food and drink exporters enjoyed another unprecedented year in 2017, despite the uncertainty generated by Britain's vote to leave the European Union. Overseas shipments rose 13% to a "record" EUR12.6bn…
ABP, Fane appoint ex-Bord Bia chief Aidan Cotter to head JV
Ireland's ABP Food Group and Fane Valley Group have appointed former Bord Bia CEO Aidan Cotter as chairman of their joint venture business. Cotter served as chief executive of Bord…
Irish food exports post record despite UK Brexit trade blow
Irish agri-food and drink exports exceeded EUR11bn (US$11.7bn) for the first time in 2016, although the UK's vote for Brexit cut the value of trade by a potential EUR570m, according…
Brexit – Ireland calls for “coordinated approach” to UK’s leave vote
Michael Creed, Ireland's minister for agriculture, food and the marine today called for a coordinated approach following the UK's vote to leave the EU. Creed made his plea during…
Brexit – Irish food export agency Bord Bia sounds warning
The UK's departure from the EU "represents a significant challenge" to Ireland's agri-food industry, Bord Bia, the government agency that promotes the industry domestically and abroad, said this afternoon (24 June).…
Ireland forecasts “mixed” 2016 for food, drink exports
Ireland's food and drink exporters are to see a "mixed" year in 2016, Bord Bia, the government agency that promotes the industry domestically and abroad. The value of food and…
