Irish food sector 'facing a crisis' as more restaurants close, food awards told

Cork composting project and a Nenagh shop and café win at Irish Food Writers’ Guild Awards
Irish food sector 'facing a crisis' as more restaurants close, food awards told

Wayne Dunle and Virginia O’Gara from ‘My Goodness’ foods. O'Gara has been working on the Cork Urban Soil Project, which today received an award. Picture. John Allen

A Cork community composting project is among the winners announced this afternoon at the Irish Food Writers’ Guild Awards, which was told more action needs to be done to safeguard Ireland's food industry.

In an address to guests at the ceremony, Caroline Hennessy, chair of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild (IFWG), said Ireland’s restaurant sector is facing a crisis that will impact other food businesses.

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