Cost and competitiveness the main challenges for Irish food and drink sector

Pressures from costs of materials, competitiveness and constrictions due to Government policies are all playing a role in the challenges for Irish food and drink

The FDI says cost pressures and market competitiveness weigh down the Irish food and drink sector.

Cost and competitiveness are the main challenges for Irish food and drink, says Food Drink Ireland (FDI), following its Budget 2026 submission.

The FDI, an Ibec group representing the food and drink sector, published a budget submission to help the sector build resilience against increased costs, ongoing trade and supply disruptions and wider competitiveness pressures.