Nearly 70% ‘want to support local food businesses when eating out’

More than two-thirds of Irish diners want to support local food businesses when eating out, according to a Bord Bia survey.

Bord Bia’s ‘Just Ask’ 2013 campaign found that supporting local businesses is a key consideration for 69% of the public when eating out. The campaign urges diners to look out for ‘the use of Irish/local produce’ and urges businesses to give prominence to this information on menus. Just Ask was launched in 2009.

Bord Bia’s Maureen Gahan said: “Since we first launched the Just Ask campaign, we have seen an increased commitment from restaurateurs and their chefs to inform customers where the food they’re eating was produced. It’s fantastic to see such a commitment by some of Ireland’s top restaurants to sourcing products from local suppliers.”