Irish food start-ups beginning to scale new heights

Ruth Doris Ireland’s food export sector is thriving, according to latest figures from Bord Bia. Irish beef exports are worth €2.5bn annually, and dairy, valued at €4bn now accounts for one-third of our food and drink exports.

Irish food start-ups beginning to scale new heights

Ireland’s food export sector is thriving, according to latest figures from Bord Bia. Irish beef exports are worth €2.5bn annually, and dairy, valued at €4bn now accounts for one-third of our food and drink exports, writes Ruth Doris.

Taking advantage of Ireland’s global reputation for small producers, quality raw materials and clean, unspoilt environment, dairy start-up Anú Dairy is producing vitamin K2-rich organic Irish butter, while family business Rucksnacks makes snacks from grass-fed Irish beef.

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