Irish carbon-footprinted food rated among best in the EU

IRISH food products have been rated as having a carbon footprint which is among the best in the EU.

The study by the Joint Research Centre of the EU Commission found Irish milk, pork and chicken have the lowest carbon footprint in the EU, with beef coming in fifth in its category.

Teagasc director of research Dr Frank O’Mara said: “This study is the first time such a range of products have been compared across all EU countries in a single comprehensive study.