Enterprise Ireland-backed food firms remain 'resilient' after bolstering R&D investment

Mark Christal head of food and sustainability at Enterprise Ireland said almost 70% of exports from Enterprise Ireland food businesses goes into the 'hugely important' UK market

Mr Christal said businesses are preparing themselves to expand “beyond to UK." File picture: AP/Peter Morrison

Enterprise Ireland client companies in the food and drink sector ramped up investment in research and development amid challenging trading conditions.

Part of the investment by the sector, which reached €165m last year, went towards making it more “resilient” amid challenges including Brexit, especially as exporters get used to British border checks implemented at the start of the year.