Irish food/ drinks exports rose 12% in 2011; Sector accounted for 5.3% of total exports
Jan 11th, 2012 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
Exports of Irish food and drink rose to record levels in 2011 with the help of a global food commodity boom. Bord Bia, the State agency, says the value of sales arose by 12% to almost €9bn in what it describes as an "excellent achievement" by the industry. Food and drink sector exports accounted for 5.3% of total exports of €171bn.