Energy supports welcomed by food and drink sector but more needed – Food Drink Ireland

Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group representing the food and drink sector, has welcomed the energy supports announced in Budget 2023 as a step in the right direction but called for larger supports over a longer time period.   FDI Director Paul Kelly said “Energy supports are now central to the sustainability of many […]

Inflationary pressures impacting Irish food and drink sector

FDI survey finds substantial input costs increases over last 12 months Brexit, Covid, supply chain constraints and raw material shortages all factors in the increases Irish food and drink businesses are experiencing inflationary pressures across most cost headings due to a combination of macro external factors including Brexit, Covid, supply chain constraints and raw material […]

Reformulation Is Key To Reducing Obesity Levels In Ireland – Food Drink Ireland

Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the sector, today welcomed the establishment of a National Reformulation Technical Working Group by Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, Minister of State for Health Promotion. Director of Prepared Consumer Foods at FDI, Kevin McPartlan stated: “The commitment of the food and drink industry to reduce the levels of fat, […]