Coronavirus to end Ireland's decade of record food and drink export growth

International trade figures were down by €126 million in the first five months of 2020
Coronavirus to end Ireland's decade of record food and drink export growth

Dairy exports to the UK declined by €66m (17.7%), largely due to reduced cheese exports. Picture: David Creedon

Thu, 06 Aug, 2020 - 00:05
Stephen Cadogan

Covid-19 is on course to end Ireland’s decade of record food and drink export growth to €13bn, warned Bord Bia this week.

Tara McCarthy, CEO of the food board, revealed international trade figures were down by €126 million in the first five months of 2020.

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