Why 45% of Food Producers in Dublin Area have Failed in the Past Year.
The Dublin Food Chain Launch and survey findings reveals why 45% of food producers in Dublin area have failed in the past year

LtoR; Karl Heffernan, General Manager, AIB Bank Centre, John Whelan, Chief Executive, IEA
Lord Mayor, Councillor Gerry Breen, Michael Johnson, Chief Executive, Dun Laoighre CEB
sampling some of the Dublin Food presented at the launch last Friday at AIB Bank
Centre, Ballsbridge.
- 45% of businesses saw sales fall last year (2010), with 20% stating sales static, and 35% with sales increase.
- Labour costs stated to be main problem for business by 56% of respondents. This the organiser’s state points to the need for the minimum wage reduction to be maintained.
- Raw material costs the second major concern (54% of respondents), followed by major concerns because of Local Government charges (51% of respondents).
- Energy was in fourth cause of business difficulty, with inflation concerns in 5th place.Surprisingly, bank access and interest rates were rated as the 6 the cause of business concern.
The Dublin Food Chain was created to research and pinpoint the key challenges facing the small producers, distributors and retailers in the food sector in the Dublin region and to develop a support network where the various players can work together to develop a sustainable local economy, and build capacity to export .
About the Project:
Who is involved in this Network Project?
The project is a joint initiative of The Irish Exporters Association, the four County and City Enterprise Boards in the Dublin Region - Dublin City, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin , AIB Bank and Bord Bia.
Industry needs that the establishment of this network could satisfy:
- Networking and knowledge sharing
- Coaching on business skills
- Facilitated discussions on industry challenges
- How to trade with large supermarket chains
- Category Management
- Statistical information / Market analysis data
- Best practice models
- Funding and Grants information
- Training & Mentoring
Perceived benefits of the network:
- Greater influence and identity as a part of a group:
- Group buying power
- Establish lobby group
- Collaborations and synergies
- Joint marketing and promotion initiatives
- Logistics and distribution channels
- IEA and City & County Enterprise Boards influence government channels
- Group Attendance at International Food Fairs
For further information contact;
Sinead Branigan,
Irish Exporters Association
Email: SineadBranigan@irishexporters.org
Tel: 01 661 2182
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