Meeting a new world order head on

Bord Bia says the Irish food and drinks industry faces huge challenges in a changing world

Tara McCarthy, CEO, Bord Bia addressing a virtual audience of over 400 UK and Irish food industry leaders. Picture: Chris Bellew /Fennell Photography.

Irish dairy exports rose in 2020 despite the world’s leading economies seeing historic contractions.

“The dairy industry has been the most robust performer throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, and Bord Bia is seeing a 1.3% increase in value,” the food board’s CEO told the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) AGM on Thursday.