30 May 2018 --- Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the food and drink sector, is calling on the UK government to prioritize cost competitiveness to ensure that the food and beverage industry is ready to meet the substantial challenges that lie ahead. While the agri-food industry is most at risk in the event of hard Brexit, there is the ongoing impact of a considerable weakening in sterling over the past 24 months.