Innovation ‘critical’ for food industry

INNOVATION is becoming a critical factor for the food industry, an international forum was told in Dublin yesterday.

Enterprise Ireland executive director Mike Feeney said this was in terms of product development and emerging markets, as well as attracting more science graduates and new talent into the sector.

He said health and well-being, convenience and indulgence were key drivers in the global food industry. The food-fuel-feed debate will also influence future production, demand for raw materials and market share.