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Food Drink Ireland
Food Drink Ireland (FDI) is the main trade association for the food and drink industry in Ireland. It represents the interests of over 150 food, drink and non-food grocery manufacturers and suppliers. We're committed to ensuring an environment exists which is conducive to the success and further growth of the Irish food and drink industry internationally. FDI is a member of a number of different European and International business representative organisations to ensure our members are heard at an EU level. We provide leadership and direction on a number of key strategic issues, including the economic importance and reputation of the sector, Brexit, competitiveness, innovation, trade, skills regulation and general food chain policy. We also develop and deliver industry-led training to the Food and Drink Industry through our Food Drink Ireland Skillnet.
One hour rest break for retail workers past its sell-by date?
Whether or not an individual is considered a "shop employee" will determine the length of break they are entitled to during the working day. Ibec is currently exploring this legislative requirement with member organisations to establish whether this one hour break is in fact still fit for purpose.
Catherine Toolan appointed Chair of Ibec Experience Economy policy committee
Ibec’s Experience Economy policy committee today announced the appointment of Catherine Toolan, Managing Director of Diageo Irish Brand Homes, as its new Chairperson during a meeting held at Shannon Airport. Irish Brand Homes includes Guinness Storehouse and Open Gate Brewery, Roe and Co and the Smithwick’s Experience in Kilkenny. Catherine takes over the role from Pat McCann, former CEO of Dalata Hotel Group, who stood as Chairperson for two and a half years.
Ibec calls for the retention of the 9% VAT rate indefinitely to support the Experience Economy percent
Ibec, the group that represents Irish businesses, is calling on the Government to maintain the 9% VAT rate indefinitely for the Experience Economy. This rate, scheduled to conclude on August 31st, has played a vital role in sustaining businesses and preserving a significant number of the more than 300,000 jobs in the experience economy nationwide.
New EU Whistleblowing Directive
A new EU Whistleblowers Directive on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law has been adopted. It widens the scope of what is currently protected in Ireland to include breaches relating to corporate tax laws, food, transport safety, product safety and much more.
Prepared Consumer Foods
The Prepared Consumer Foods (PCF) sector is made up of companies producing value-added food and beverages and selling domestically or internationally to grocery or convenience retail, food service or other food companies. The sector includes prepared consumer foods, ingredients, value-added seafood, value-added horticulture and non-alcoholic beverages. The Prepared Consumer Foods Directorate of Food Drink Ireland (FDI) is the leading representative body for companies in the PCF sector, delivering advocacy, information, advice and networking opportunities. It ensures that the key issues for the sector are recognised and understood by policy makers at national and EU level. The PCF Council meets on a quarterly basis to discuss the main challenges facing the sector. It is chaired by Kevin Donnelly, Managing Director of Britvic Ireland.
Overview
Food Drink Ireland (FDI) is the main trade association for the food and drink industry in Ireland. It represents the interests of over 160 food, drink and non-food grocery manufacturers and suppliers.
Managing allergens in the workplace
With pollen count considerably high this Summer it is timely for employers to consider allergens which exist within the workplace and how they can reasonably be managed. More common allergens such as grass and tree pollen may exist in addition to allergens such as mould and aerosols.