Bord Bia Insights for the Irish Food Industry

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Culinary Inspiration

We have collected and curated expertise from every continent to better inform the Irish food and drink industry about the latest flavours, ingredients and cooking techniques employed by leading-edge chefs and in the world’s top restaurants. Use these visual magazines to spark your imagination and inspire the latest NPD.

BordBia Culinary Inspiration Issue 4 Adaptive Cuisine

BordBiaCulinary Inspiration Issue 1 All Natural

BordBiaCulinary Inspiration Issue 2 Storytelling

BordBiaCulinary Inspiration Issue 3 BeyondTaste

Irish Sector Profiles

Meat

Meat and Livestock sector exports in 2023 recorded a value of approximately €4.2 billion.

Dairy

Irish dairy exports were valued at an estimated €6.3 billion in 2023, with 140 export markets served.

Horticulture

Total horticulture and cereals exports were valued at €295 million in 2023. Mushrooms account for almost 50% total export value.

Fish and Seafood

Fish and Seafood

Overall primary seafood exports were estimated at €435 million in 2023. Value-added seafood products were slightly lower at €115 million.

Alcohol

Total drink exports were estimated to be approximately €1.8 billion in 2023.

Prepared Consumer Foods

Prepared Consumer Foods

The Prepared Consumer Foods (PCF) sector continued to show its resilience in 2023 with the value of exports up 7% to reach €3.1 billion.