Green Label to ensure Irish food unmistakable

A DISTINCTIVE green label to clearly identify Irish food products is being proposed by Fine Gael as part of a major policy plan for the industry.

All products carrying the label would be quality assured, 100% Irish and produced and processed to the highest standards, the party revealed at Tullamore Show yesterday.

The agri-food and drink sector accounts for 8.8% of GDP, 8.4% of exports and 9.1% of total employment and has an estimated gross output valued at €16.6 billion.