Agri-food industry reaping the rewards
In particular, those companies quoted on the Irish stock market have experienced a surge in value over the last three months. Glanbia, for example, has seen its share price rise by 37% since December 1. That means it has added €1.3bn to the value of the business.
Kerry Group is 8% higher than three months ago, and is now valued at €11.3bn. Greencore is worth £1.4bn, 14% more than in early December. Origin Enterprises is valued at €1.1bn, having added 7% to its market capitalisation in just one quarter.
