Sustainability 'to the fore' for food industry with desire to cut costs the driver 

56% of those surveyed said that food being locally sourced or produced is a priority for them when eating out.

Ireland exports about 90% of its food and drink production, according to Bord Bia, leaving 10% of its produce for Irish consumers to enjoy.

Sustainability has returned to the fore for many in the food and drink industry, with a desire to cut down on costs being the driver as much as environmental concerns.

The findings of Bord Bia's 2022 Irish Foodservice Market Insights Report released this week show that the Irish foodservice, or ‘out of home’, industry, experienced significant growth of 61% in value to reach over €8.2bn this year.