Irish food and drink exports up 3% to reach record levels

The value of Irish food and drink exports increased by 3% last year to exceed €10.8bn for the first time.

Bord Bia’s annual review and outlook, published yesterday, also recorded that 2015 was the industry’s sixth consecutive year of export growth.

It attributed the performance to increased output in key sectors, favourable exchange rate developments and better returns for beef, seafood and beverages.