IAWS replacing Kerry as best Irish food bet

THE IAWS outlook for the years ahead looks promising.

The group, which was formed out of the now defunct IAWS (Irish Agricultural Wholesale Society) Co-op, is one of the best performers in the global food sector.

Since 1997, investors have seen the value of their shares rise from €3.05, at end July of that year, to €15 yesterday — an increase of well over 400%.