Supplied channels
In this section, you can filter your search for products by channel. Irish food and beverage manufacturers supply customers worldwide across various categories, including retail, hospitality, food manufacturing, and online. Irish brands are available in retail outlets globally, ranging from well-known, iconic names to newly established brands. Irish food and beverage manufacturers are also active in the out-of-home (OOH) market, supplying customers in this sector—from hotels, restaurants, cafes, and pubs to canteens in factories, airlines, hospitals, and schools—both in Ireland and abroad.
Online grocery sales are experiencing double-digit growth as technology continues to transform how consumers shop, and Irish companies are increasingly entering this fast-paced market. The recent investment in a Consumer Insight Center at Bord Bia’s Dublin headquarters has helped Irish businesses research, develop, and launch new brands and products based on category and consumer data.
To view a list of suppliers in each channel, simply click on the corresponding channel icon below.
Competencies
Ireland was ranked the fourth best country in the world to do business with in Forbes’ annual 2016 ranking. Following seven consecutive years of export growth, Ireland has demonstrated its competitiveness in international food and beverage markets. Irish food and beverage companies have invested in factories and production facilities, creating new capacity and greater competitiveness
Research and development are essential components of an innovative food sector, and Ireland boasts a wealth of technical and commercially managed support structures for manufacturers. With export markets a key part of the industry’s strategy, Irish companies are heavily focused on developing new markets. Membership in Bord Bia’s Origin Green program also offers a significant opportunity to differentiate themselves through sustainability messaging.
Our Global Reach
Ireland exports over 80% of its milk and beef production and is the largest supplier of food and beverages to the United Kingdom. 34% of Ireland’s €13 billion in food and beverage exports are destined for the UK market, while 35% are for Europe and 31% are delivered to the rest of the world
As international markets have gained in value and importance in recent years, logistics and supply chain management models have become increasingly sophisticated to serve our international customer base. Whatever your requirements, Irish suppliers can deliver effective and robust supply chain solutions.
