Leadership key to success of agri-food sector

Food and drink companies that are based in Ireland and are quoted on the stock exchange have a combined valuation of €13bn.

That equates to 28% of the ISEQ’s entire worth and is a reflection of their individual success, as well as changes in the complexion of Irish equities.

The effective disappearance of banking shares after the 2008 crash has played its part but I prefer to focus on the agri-food sector’s electric, self-generated performance.