Value ‘dominant issue for food and drink consumers’

Value remains the dominant issue for Irish food and drink consumers, according to an industry survey unveiled at Bord Bia’s fourth annual Food Service Seminar.

Irish food and drink industry leaders have been adapting to meet this consumer focus, the seminar heard. Industry respondents saw a strong opportunity in consumers’ sustained willingness to purchase, albeit with lower cost and value for money in mind, in the vast majority of purchases.

Bord Bia analyst Maureen Gahan notes: “Despite a period of sharp decline, food service in Ireland offers major opportunities for suppliers offering innovative products and solutions.