Food Safety the Foundation on Which the Irish Food Industry is Built

The Agri-food sector is the largest indigenous industry in Ireland and is playing a key role in the recovery of the economy. The expected increase in Irish Food and Drink exports to an all-time high of €8.9 billion is an increase of more than 12%, or almost €1billion, on 2010 levels.

This follows growth of €700 million in 2010 and an overall 25% growth in exports from the sector in two years which is a tremendous performance by any standards.   Food safety is the foundation on which the Irish Food Industry is built and Irish food products have an excellent reputation which continues to develop, helping to maximise returns from a competitive local and international market place.

Safety of the food chain can never be taken for granted by food businesses and routine checks and balances are required by businesses to ensure that they produce safe food.

Source: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine - Food Safety the Foundation on Which the  Irish Food Industry is Built

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