{"id":61851,"date":"2026-03-06T10:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/?p=61851"},"modified":"2026-03-03T16:40:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:40:24","slug":"outlook-2026-building-resilience-and-value-in-irish-food-drink-exports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/en_ie\/outlook-2026-building-resilience-and-value-in-irish-food-drink-exports\/","title":{"rendered":"Outlook 2026: Building Resilience and Value in Irish Food &#038; Drink Exports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"763\">As Irish food, drink, and horticulture exporters look ahead to 2026, the insights from <strong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"569\">Bord Bia\u2019s Export Performance and Prospects Report 2025\u20132026<\/strong> reveal a sector entering a more demanding phase of growth. While export values remain strong, the environment is becoming increasingly complex, volatile, and far less forgiving of inefficiency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"948\">The year ahead will not be defined by headline growth alone, but by how effectively businesses adapt their operations, decision-making, and digital capabilities to sustained pressure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"948\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-61855 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2026\/03\/Food-Blog-4-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Food-Blog-4-scaled.png 2048w, https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Food-Blog-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Food-Blog-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Food-Blog-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Food-Blog-4-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Food-Blog-4-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Food-Blog-4-1920x1080.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"953\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1004\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1004\"><strong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1004\">A Strong Position, but Growing Constraints<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1302\">Exports reached a record \u20ac19 billion in 2025, driven by <strong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1082\">price-led growth<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1107\">continued demand<\/strong> in core markets like the UK, EU, and North America. However, Bord Bia highlights that this performance is under pressure from rising costs, tighter margins, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1594\">Looking towards 2026, exporters will face <strong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1363\">fewer buffers<\/strong>. Labour, energy, and compliance costs are set to remain high, and consumer behaviour continues to shift towards value, convenience, and trust. As a result, <strong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1546\">operational resilience<\/strong> is becoming just as important as market access.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1599\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1655\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1655\"><strong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1655\">CEO Sentiment: Cautious Optimism, Sharper Focus<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1801\">Bord Bia\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1692\">CEO Sentiment Survey<\/strong> signals a recalibration of expectations for 2026. While confidence has softened, sentiment remains positive.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1846\"><strong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1846\">Key Insights from Business Leaders:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"2086\">\n<li data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1892\">\n<p data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1892\">50% of CEOs expect export growth in 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1960\">\n<p data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1960\">40% have delayed planned investment due to economic uncertainty<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2026\">\n<p data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2026\">Labour costs remain the <strong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2024\">biggest threat to competitiveness<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2086\">\n<p data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2086\">Many businesses expect margins to remain under pressure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2343\">This shift reflects a <strong data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2133\">focus on discipline<\/strong>, prioritising <strong data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2162\">efficiency<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2178\">automation<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2212\">smarter use of resources<\/strong>. Rather than pushing for rapid expansion, businesses are focusing on maintaining their <strong data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2319\">competitiveness<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2342\">sustainability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2348\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2411\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2411\"><strong data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2411\">Digital Capability: A Competitive Lever for the Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2659\">While the report doesn&#8217;t focus solely on digital transformation, it\u2019s clear that digital capability is becoming a <strong data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2545\">critical lever<\/strong> for competitiveness. Exporters aiming to maintain or improve their market position in 2026 consistently point to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2821\">\n<li data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2689\">\n<p data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2689\"><strong data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2687\">Process optimisation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2708\">\n<p data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2708\"><strong data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2706\">Automation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2777\">\n<p data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2777\"><strong data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2732\">Better visibility<\/strong> across costs, inventory, and supply chains<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2821\">\n<p data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2821\"><strong data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2821\">Faster, more informed decision-making<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"3092\">In an environment of sustained cost pressure and increasing regulatory demands, <strong data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2923\">manual processes<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2952\">disconnected systems<\/strong> will become a <strong data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2990\">drag on performance<\/strong>. Digital capability is no longer a nice-to-have; it\u2019s essential for day-to-day resilience and growth.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3097\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3143\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3143\"><strong data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3143\">AI and Disruption: A Structural Shift<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3368\">One of the more forward-looking signals in the report is the growing role of <strong data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3228\">AI<\/strong> in shaping <strong data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3259\">consumer choice<\/strong>. Bord Bia notes that algorithms increasingly influence how products are discovered, compared, and selected.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3419\">For exporters, this reinforces the importance of:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3612\">\n<li data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3482\">\n<p data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3482\"><strong data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3480\">High-quality, structured product and operational data<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3526\">\n<p data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3526\"><strong data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3524\">Consistency across digital channels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3612\">\n<p data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3612\"><strong data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3558\">Strong system foundations<\/strong> to support traceability, compliance, and visibility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3787\">As AI plays a greater role in purchasing decisions, businesses that lack <strong data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3709\">integrated systems<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3731\">reliable data<\/strong> risk losing visibility and relevance in global markets.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3792\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3845\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3845\"><strong data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3845\">What This Means for Business Leaders in 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3924\">The outlook for 2026 points to a clear set of priorities for Irish exporters:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"4155\">\n<li data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3968\">\n<p data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"3968\"><strong data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"3966\">Efficiency matters more than scale<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"4028\">\n<p data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4028\"><strong data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4026\">Technology must support, not complicate, operations<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4088\">\n<p data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4088\"><strong data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4062\">Data visibility is critical<\/strong> for managing volatility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4155\">\n<p data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4155\"><strong data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4127\">Incremental digital improvements<\/strong> can deliver outsized impact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4390\">It\u2019s not about large-scale transformation programmes. Instead, businesses should focus on <strong data-start=\"4247\" data-end=\"4277\">practical digital adoption<\/strong>, such as <strong data-start=\"4287\" data-end=\"4309\">connecting systems<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4332\">removing friction<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4356\">enabling teams<\/strong> to make better, faster decisions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4531\">The businesses best positioned for 2026 will be those that treat <strong data-start=\"4457\" data-end=\"4479\">digital capability<\/strong> as a <strong data-start=\"4485\" data-end=\"4506\">strategic enabler<\/strong>, not just an IT concern.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4533\" data-end=\"4536\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4538\" data-end=\"4576\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"4538\" data-end=\"4576\"><strong data-start=\"4541\" data-end=\"4576\">How Target Integration Can Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4578\" data-end=\"4934\">At <strong data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4603\">Target Integration<\/strong>, we\u2019re dedicated to helping food, drink, and manufacturing businesses turn <strong data-start=\"4679\" data-end=\"4723\">digital ambition into practical progress<\/strong>. We specialise in connecting fragmented systems, <strong data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4798\">optimising operations<\/strong>, and gaining <strong data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4836\">real-time visibility<\/strong> across key functions \u2014 from <strong data-start=\"4865\" data-end=\"4876\">finance<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4881\" data-end=\"4897\">supply chain<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"4901\" data-end=\"4933\">customer and compliance data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"5124\">Our experts work with your teams to make technology work for your business, enabling you to operate more efficiently, respond faster to change, and build <strong data-start=\"5090\" data-end=\"5104\">resilience<\/strong> in 2026 and beyond.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5126\" data-end=\"5129\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5131\" data-end=\"5156\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"5131\" data-end=\"5156\"><strong data-start=\"5135\" data-end=\"5156\">Let\u2019s Get Started<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5158\" data-end=\"5406\">If you\u2019re ready to position your business for success in 2026, we\u2019re here to help. Whether it\u2019s streamlining processes, embracing automation, or improving your data visibility, <strong data-start=\"5335\" data-end=\"5357\">Target Integration<\/strong> can support your digital transformation journey.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5408\" data-end=\"5538\">\ud83d\udce9 <a href=\"https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/en_ie\/contact-us\/\"><strong data-start=\"5411\" data-end=\"5431\">Contact us today<\/strong><\/a> to discuss how we can help you build resilience and value in your operations this year.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Irish food, drink, and horticulture exporters look ahead to 2026, the insights from Bord Bia\u2019s Export Performance and Prospects&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":47,"featured_media":61853,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1514,1512,1506,1073,1513,1490,271,1511,1480,583,909,1508,1505,1499,660,1485,183,1510,1507,1509,1515],"class_list":["post-61851","post","type-post","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","tag-2026-outlook","tag-ai-adoption","tag-ai-in-business","tag-automation","tag-bord-bia","tag-business-efficiency","tag-business-growth","tag-business-resilience","tag-business-strategy","tag-digital-transformation","tag-erp-solutions","tag-exporting-to-new-markets","tag-food-and-drink-exports","tag-irish-manufacturing","tag-manufacturing","tag-manufacturing-software","tag-odoo","tag-odoo-integration","tag-process-optimisation","tag-supply-chain-visibility","tag-technology-for-business"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Outlook 2026: Building Resilience and Value in Irish Food &amp; 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