Brexit and foodservice closures impact prepared food exports
Bord Bia CEO Tara McCarthy said that after a challenging and disruptive year for the food industry around the world, many supply chains now find themselves having to adapt. Picture: Chris Bellew, Fennell Photography.
The 29% slump in the overall value of food and drink exports in January 2021, compared to December 2020, was partly due to forward shipping and stock building in the UK in anticipation of Brexit implementation, according to Bord Bia.
This week, the food board has organised the Prepared Consumer Foods Virtual Sourcing Fair, including more than 500 virtual trade meetings, to help the sector most reliant on the UK market.
