Michael Collins

A change to the legislation that will clearly identify the Country of Origin for ALL FOOD PRODUCTS using the example presently we see EU Meat/Vegetables/Chicken or it just says NON EU. What we are proposing to happen is A clearer label larger that 10pt text, in a colour that is…

Highlight the impact of US tariffs and trade uncertainty on the export focussed Irish drinks manufacturing sector and for Government action on supports for the sector

Brief on Drinks Ireland policy priorities for the growth of the Irish drinks industry 2025-2030

Ensure awareness of food industry priorities and seek meetings to discuss further

Briefing event to inform on Drinks Ireland policies and priorities

Raise awareness on Drinks Ireland 2024 priorities to be covered at event

Communicate how the poultry processing sector has delivered progress across many sustainability metrics while playing an increasing role in consumers healthy, balanced diets. Outline that to achieve its sustainability targets the sector will continue to address a wide range of…

Raise awareness of Drinks Ireland publication - Pride of Place - policies for growth of the Irish drinks industry 2025-2030

To acknowledge the decision of the Supreme Court to give the green light to the Glanbia cheese plant.::To highlight that the Glanbia project was designed as a response to the challenge arising from Brexit and the need for our dairy sector to diversify its products and seek new…

To highlight that there must be a complete re-think as regards the objectives of the group and that food security must now be top of the agenda.::To highlight that the whole landscape has now changed with the war in Ukraine and the risks this poses to food security.::To…

To welcome the decision of the High Court to refuse an injunction to Lidl stopping IFA's campaign on labelling, and to provisionally award costs to IFA.::To highlight the ongoing drive by retailers towards using their own brands which undermines the people who actually produced…

To welcome the publication of the 'Food Vision 2030' strategy which must be backed by Government investment.::To highlight that what farmers want to see is what funding the Government intends to make available to back up this strategy.::That the Government comes forward with a…

To highlight the importance of all parts of the Food Chain remaining operational and marts are able to function as we prepare for the busy Autumn trade in event of further government restrictions due to COVID-19.::To demonstrate that the food supply chain of farming, processing…