Top food industry analysts to discuss future of the sector

SOME of the country’s top food industry analysts will gather in Cork later this month to discuss the future of the multi-billion euro industry.

The first Cork Food Forum, organised by the Cork County and City Enterprise Boards, is aimed at small and medium food businesses. The seminar, which takes place on November 25, will also showcase several accomplished local food businesses and look at the key strategies that have helped their companies succeed.

Sean O’Sullivan, chief executive of the South Cork Enterprise Board, said that the manufacture of food and drink products is Ireland’s most important indigenous industry, with an output approaching €20 billion.