Ornua’s plan to grab British cheesemakers’ cheddar lunch
Concern continues to be expressed about the prospects for Irish agrifood exports, with cheese the latest product to come under scrutiny.
Ireland supplies about a third of Britain’s cheddar. Due to this overdependence, leading Irish manufacturers, including Glanbia, are now diversifying by switching to mozzarella production, based on fears of a no-deal Brexit.
Statistics released by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine indicate that 81,000 tons of Irish cheddar cheese are exported ...