Bord Bia review hails drinks sector as export kingpin

The rapidly expanding drinks industry in Ireland is being hailed as the export powerhouse delivering growth for the country’s food and beverage sector.
Bord Bia review hails drinks sector as export kingpin

Exports increased 10% in 2015 to stand at €1.26 billion, according to Bord Bia’s annual review and outlook, which attibuted the growth to a continued rise in demand for premium alcoholic products.

“This mirrors the increase in disposable income of consumers in many developing regions the demand for luxury products, and the association of the premium label products with quality and taste,” it said.

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