Jobs announcement expected at day two of Cork and Kerry Food forum

Thousands attended the event.

The Cork and Kerry Food Forum is entering its second day in City Hall.

Thousands of people attended the event yesterday to sample the produce of over 70 local Artisan food producers. Today's event which is not open to the public is expected to attract hundreds of traders and buyers.

Meanwhile Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine Cork's Simon Coveney is expected to make a jobs announcement later this morning.

The jobs are being created by small food businesses in the Cork and Kerry region.

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