Ireland
Govt urged to support food producers
Monday, 23 November 2009 19:44
Ireland's leading chefs are calling on the Government to establish a support system to ensure the survival of the country's small food producers.
Euro-toques Ireland, the Irish branch of the European Community of Chefs and Cooks, wants a safety net to be put in place to defend artisan production and encourage rural enterprise.
The group claims regulatory requirements and compliance costs are making many businesses uncompetitive.
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It says producers are being asked to invest in facilities, but they will never be able to recoup the cost.
The call was made a reception in Dublin for the 2009 Euro-toques Food Awards.
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