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Industry Review: Fruit and Veg

Fruit and vegetables are a staple of the weekly shop but behind what we see on the shelves, there...

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10.05 10 Oct 2026


Industry Review: Fruit and Veg



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10.05 10 Oct 2026


Fruit and vegetables are a staple of the weekly shop but behind what we see on the shelves, there are some big challenges facing the people who grow, import, and sell our fresh produce.

From changing shopping habits and rising costs to the impact of the weather, and the pressure on Irish growers, it’s a difficult time for the sector.

So, for this week's Industry Review , Bobby is joined by three people working in Ireland’s fruit and veg supply chain:

Darragh Murray, Managing Director of BOMFRUiT

Kenneth Keavey, CEO of Green Earth Organics

Grainne Coyle, MD of Coyle Fruit & Veg


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