Food exports reach record €9bn last year

The food sector is set to be one of the engines of growth for the Irish economy with record-breaking sales of €9bn last year and strong prospects in emerging markets in Africa and Asia.

Figures released by Bord Bia showed the value of Irish Food exports exceeded €9bn last year for the first time.

Chief executive Aidan Cotter said the sector delivered a healthy set of figures and is set to grow in the future.