Get active in five minutes
Please note that surcharge interest will not be charged from 23rd August 2021 until further notice.
We're here for you
This sector is thriving, fuelled by the production of high-quality products with many enjoyed worldwide. Ireland’s annual export value is €17 billion.1
At Bank of Ireland, we understand the unique needs of this sector and are committed to being a key partner for the industry.
To our customers we offer tailored financial solutions to support business growth, whether you’re establishing, expanding, or exporting. Our dedicated business teams are here to guide you every step of the way.
To the industry, we offer continued support of the Blas na hÉireann food quality awards and networking initiatives like ‘Backyard at Blas’. We believe it’s important to keep celebrating and rewarding the very best Irish food and beverage producers and their products.
We regularly provide updates on industry dynamics and trends to keep you informed. Read our latest report.
To ensure Ireland’s continued success in this sector, sustainability is crucial. Reducing food waste is a critical step toward decarbonisation. That’s why we’re passionate about helping businesses prioritise sustainable practices. Whether you’re just starting out or well into a 10-year plan, we offer various support options for your sustainability journey.
If you’d like more information on how Bank of Ireland can help you go green, visit our Business Green Hub and together we can work to create a resilient, circular food and beverage sector.
Lucy Ryan – Head of Food & Beverage
Lucy’s Bio – Read more
Lucy joined Bank of Ireland in January 2023 as Head of the Food & Beverage Sector, to support the Bank’s business in this strong, indigenous industry. She brings an in-depth understanding of the Food & Drink sector to the role having worked for 25 years in food and drink operators in Ireland, Italy and UK across a number of companies and product categories. She has held various senior commercial positions, many of them customer-facing, in consumer goods companies including Diageo, C&C Group (Bulmers Ltd), Mark Anthony Brands International, Valeo Foods and BFree Foods. One of her areas of expertise is profitable business growth for food and drink producers in the Irish market and abroad. Lucy holds a French & Italian languages degree from UCC and a Post Graduate qualification from UCD Smurfit Business school.
×
Connect on LinkedInEmail: lucy.ryan@boi.comMobile: 087 766 3661