16 Dec 2025
New EU Rules Set to Reshape Irish Food Sector
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Irish food and beverage exports rose 13% to €14.27bn in the first nine months of 2025, but the sector now faces significant regulatory change. EU Regulation 2025/351 will tighten rules on plastics used in food contact materials, with businesses required to comply by September 2026.
Further pressure will come from the EU Deforestation Regulation by the end of 2026, alongside a shift towards QR and data matrix codes for enhanced traceability. Food prices in Ireland continue to rise, adding to cost and compliance challenges.
Source article: ThinkBusiness / Bank of Ireland – Irish food sector – December 2025
15 December 2025
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