Bord Bia: Small food market worth €400m

The small food and drink business sector is worth an estimated €400m, Bord Bia declared yesterday.

It was revealing the results of consumer research which showed that two-thirds of Irish consumers believe it is important to purchase local food.

Bord Bia also revealed that the number of small food and drink businesses with which it works has grown by over 40% (42%) from 400 to 700 in just under four years.