Food & Drink Report 2026

What are the biggest risks facing Ireland's food & drink businesses?

Our latest report explores the operational challenges, emerging risks and resilience priorities facing Irish food manufacturers, processors and agri-businesses.

Drawing on insights from LHK clients and wider industry research, the report highlights the key issues businesses should be preparing for over the coming years.

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Inside the report

Supply Chain Disruption

Understand the operational and financial impact of delays, supplier dependency and business interruption.

Workforce Challenges

Explore labour shortages, retention pressures and the rising cost of attracting skilled talent.

Climate Risks

Understand how weather events and climate-related disruption are affecting food and drink businesses.

Production Loss

Fire, flood, machinery breakdown and other operational risks.

Cyber Threats

The growing cyber risks facing food manufacturers and processors.

Food Recall Risks

Product contamination, recalls and wider supply chain exposure.

A sector that impacts every corner of Ireland

Billion Euro in Annual Food & Drink Exports

Jobs supported across the sector

Food safety recall notifications in 2025

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Ireland’s food and drink sector continues to perform strongly, but businesses are operating in an increasingly complex environment.

This report combines insights from an LHK client survey with wider industry data to highlight the risks, trends and resilience priorities shaping the sector today.

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No two businesses are the same. That’s why we take the time to understand your business, the challenges you face and what’s important to you. From insurance and risk management to employee benefits and financial planning, we’re here to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

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Established in 1938, LHK Group is an award-winning family-owned insurance brokerage and financial advisory firm with offices in Dublin and Drogheda.

We work with businesses across Ireland to manage risk, protect assets and support long-term growth through tailored insurance and financial planning solutions.