IBEC’s food and drinks unit says 2,000 jobs lost in 2009; Calls for introduction in Ireland of Supermarket Ombudsman
Jun 23rd, 2009 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
IBEC's food and drinks body says 2,000 jobs have been lost in the industry so far this year and "many thousands more" are at risk. In a report, it calls for the introduction in Ireland of a Supermarket Ombudsman and a Supermarket Code of Practice as essential in order to protect Irish food suppliers from unfair commercial practices.