Ibec calls for budget funding for food and drink manufacturers

The Irish food and drink sector performed strongly in 2021 with exports increasing by 4% to €13.5bn but FDI says the sector faces 'severe and unprecedented inflationary pressures'. 

Food and drink business representatives have called for budget funding to help the sector increase manufacturing.

Ibec group Food Drink Ireland (FDI) said high costs have put pressure on manufacturers and urged the Government to invest funds from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve into the sector.