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Richard Williams appointed CEO of Müller Yogurt & Desserts

    Richard Williams appointed CEO of Müller Yogurt & Desserts

Richard Williams (pictured) has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD) in the UK & Ireland. With over 20 years of senior experience in marketing,

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Bord Bia launches 2024 trade events plan to support Irish exports internationally

    Bord Bia launches 2024 trade events plan to support Irish exports internationally

Bord Bia has announced its international trade programme of activity for 2024 including ministerial-led trade missions and a calendar of 24 trade show events across China, Europe, Japan, the US,

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Armagh company Davison Canners secures new business following £6 million investment

    Armagh company Davison Canners secures new business following £6 million investment

Armagh-based food manufacturer, Davison Canners, has invested £6 million in a new manufacturing facility outside Portadown. As a result of the investment, the company will create 31 new jobs and expects

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Solar powered soft drinks: 75% of the electricity used to make Britvic brands in Britain now comes from the sun

    Solar powered soft drinks: 75% of the electricity used to make Britvic brands in Britain now comes from the sun

75% of the electricity now being used to make Britvic soft drinks in Great Britain – from Fruit Shoot to Tango, Robinsons to J2O – is coming from a 160-acre

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Resilient Scotch Whisky Industry reaches £5.6 billion global exports despite ‘challenging’ 2023

    Resilient Scotch Whisky Industry reaches £5.6 billion global exports despite ‘challenging’ 2023

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released global export figures that show the value of Scotch exports topped £5.6 billion in 2023. The equivalent of 1.35 billion 70cl bottles of

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A third of Irish consumers are drinking more low and non-alcohol drinks, says CGA’s OPUS survey

    A third of Irish consumers are drinking more low and non-alcohol drinks, says CGA’s OPUS survey

A third (33%) of Irish consumers have increased the frequency that they drink low and non-alcoholic alternatives in the past year, outpacing any other category when they’re out in bars,

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Ornua appoints Conor Galvin as Chief Executive Officer

    Ornua appoints Conor Galvin as Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Ornua Co-operative has announced the appointment of Conor Galvin (pictured) as Chief Executive. Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products and has annualised sales of over

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ALDI invested another €1.1 billion with Irish suppliers in 2023

    ALDI invested another €1.1 billion with Irish suppliers in 2023

ALDI has announced that it has spent €1.1 billion with Irish suppliers in 2023, a year which saw the opening of six new stores and ALDI being voted the most

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Bord Bia to reactivate €1.6 million campaign in China following resumption of Irish beef exports

    Bord Bia to reactivate €1.6 million campaign in China following resumption of Irish beef exports

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed the resumption of Irish beef exports to China after a ten week suspension by the General Administration of Customs

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Scotch whisky boosts UK economy by £7.1 billion

    Scotch whisky boosts UK economy by £7.1 billion

The contribution of the Scotch Whisky industry to the UK economy reached £7.1 billion in 2022. A new report by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) also reveals the industry supports

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Ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence platform secures backing from Yorkshire AI Labs

    Ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence platform secures backing from Yorkshire AI Labs

IntelliAM, a new Artificial Intelligence platform to help global food and beverage companies cut downtime and boost productivity, has completed an initial fundraising with venture capital funding and tech know-how

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Irish food and drink exports exceed €16 billion for second consecutive year

    Irish food and drink exports exceed €16 billion for second consecutive year

The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports were almost €16.3 billion in 2023, according to Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects report 2023/24. Exports were impacted by inflation

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Predictions for 2024 Top Beverage Trends

    Predictions for 2024 Top Beverage Trends

Flavorman, a leading custom beverage development company, has announced its annual predictions for the upcoming trends in the beverage industry for 2024. Renowned for its accurate foresight, Flavorman provides valuable

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European Commission approves ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ as new island-of-Ireland Geographical Indication

    European Commission approves ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ as new island-of-Ireland Geographical Indication

The European Commission has added ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ to the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI), signifying the fourth EU Geographical Indication (GI) awarded to the entire island of

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Record €19 billion in Irish agri-food exports

    Record €19 billion in Irish agri-food exports

The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine has published its Annual Review and Outlook for 2023, which underlines the critical importance of the agriculture, food and marine sectors to

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Tate & Lyle research highlights young people are driving growth in bakery

    Tate & Lyle research highlights young people are driving growth in bakery

Tate & Lyle’s new consumer insights report1 reveals significant growth opportunities in the bakery sector, with almost half of young people (45%) buying baked goods daily as they see them

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Irish Whiskey tourism shows continued strong post-Covid recovery, but fresh challenges face the sector

    Irish Whiskey tourism shows continued strong post-Covid recovery, but fresh challenges face the sector

A recent survey of Irish Whiskey distilleries shows a strong boost in staff and visitor numbers this year, but also signals the future challenges for the sector, with rising operational

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Consumers still craving Ireland’s On Premise despite cost of living crisis

    Consumers still craving Ireland’s On Premise despite cost of living crisis

Some of Ireland’s consumers have reduced their On Premise visits because of soaring costs, but most remain eager to eat and drink out whenever they can. ‘Playing to win in

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Strategic collaboration between Teagasc and SETU to enhance the Growing Malting, Brewing and Distilling sector in Ireland

    Strategic collaboration between Teagasc and SETU to enhance the Growing Malting, Brewing and Distilling sector in Ireland

Ireland’s South-East is Ireland’s principal area for the production of grain for the drinks sector, is also home to a national cluster of breweries, distilleries and malt houses as well

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Ornua unveils new €40 million development at Kerrygold Park

    Ornua unveils new €40 million development at Kerrygold Park

Ornua, the owner of Kerrygold, has unveiled a new €40 million development at Kerrygold Park, its flagship butter production facility in Mitchelstown, County Cork, and global home of Ireland’s most

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A Taste of Things to Come!

    A Taste of Things to Come!

Teagasc has established a new apple research orchard at its crops research centre in Oak Park, Carlow. This new research programme represents a fundamental step in developing the apple sector

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PepsiCo to invest further €39 million in Cork facility

    PepsiCo to invest further €39 million in Cork facility

PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, has announced a €39 million expansion of its manufacturing facilities at its site in Little Island, County Cork. The move follows the completion

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£17.4 million funding for Better Food for All

    £17.4 million funding for Better Food for All

Through the Innovate UK Better Food for All competition, 47 winning projects will each receive a share of £17.4 million

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Scotch Whisky visitor centres become top tourist attraction in Scotland

    Scotch Whisky visitor centres become top tourist attraction in Scotland

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has revealed that visitor numbers to Scotch Whisky visitor centres throughout Scotland have once again

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On premise operators see double-digit growth in Ireland

    On premise operators see double-digit growth in Ireland

Ireland’s on premise enjoyed double-digit percentage growth in the first six months of 2023, according to CGA by NIQ’s On

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Lidl Ireland announces landmark €60 million deal with O’Brien Fine Foods

    Lidl Ireland announces landmark €60 million deal with O’Brien Fine Foods

Lidl Ireland has announced a major supply deal with Kildare-based cooked meats producer, O’Brien Fine Foods, valued at €60 million.

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Lidl’s largest warehouse in the world opens in England following £300 million investment

    Lidl’s largest warehouse in the world opens in England following £300 million investment

Lidl GB has officially opened its £300 million RDC – the largest Lidl warehouse in the world – marking the

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Britvic to invest £22.5 million in sixth bottling line at London factory

    Britvic to invest £22.5 million in sixth bottling line at London factory

Leading soft drinks manufacturer, Britvic, is investing £22.5 million in its sixth bottling line at its East London factory in

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Ornua CEO to step down

    Ornua CEO to step down

John Jordan (pictured), Chief Executive of Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, is to step down to take

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Green light for Diageo’s £26 million extension at Baileys site in Mallusk

    Green light for Diageo’s £26 million extension at Baileys site in Mallusk

To help facilitate the evolving needs of the company’s global operations and the demand for the Irish Cream Liqueur, the

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Sustainability takes centre stage in Ireland’s On Premise

    Sustainability takes centre stage in Ireland’s On Premise

Sustainability and ethical practices have become key elements of consumers’ decision-making in Ireland—with crucial consequences for on premise businesses. According

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Scotch Whisky exports hold steady after record year

    Scotch Whisky exports hold steady after record year

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures demonstrating that exports in the first half of 2023 are continuing

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Strong performance by Irish alcohol spirits sector

    Strong performance by Irish alcohol spirits sector

The spirits sector once again demonstrated its strength with sales in Ireland increasing by just over 6% in 2022 to

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CGA report highlights sporting chance for growth in Ireland’s On Premise

    CGA report highlights sporting chance for growth in Ireland’s On Premise

New research from CGA by NIQ reveals the value of live sport in Ireland’s pubs and bars—and what suppliers can do

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IMPRESS: An EU Project building zero-waste, sustainable aquatic food value chains

    IMPRESS: An EU Project building zero-waste, sustainable aquatic food value chains

IMPRESS is an industry driven project, based on sound science and centred around the EU Bioeconomy and Blue Growth strategies,

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Müller targets new shoppers with plant-based entry and taps into iconic brand heritage

    Müller targets new shoppers with plant-based entry and taps into iconic brand heritage

Müller Yogurt & Desserts has launched its first plant-based range in the UK and revealed the return of a retro

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UK food manufacturers missing out on R&D tax relief

    UK food manufacturers missing out on R&D tax relief

With the UK’s love of food and drink, it is no surprise that exciting innovations are always happening in the

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Diageo Ireland invests €25 million in new Guinness 0.0 facility

    Diageo Ireland invests €25 million in new Guinness 0.0 facility

Diageo Ireland has announced that production of Guinness 0.0 will increase by almost 300%, following an investment of €25 million

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Total UK food and drink market moving towards recovery by 2025

    Total UK food and drink market moving towards recovery by 2025

The total UK food and drink market is predicted to be worth £315.2 billion by 2028, experiencing a growth of

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€32 million State investment in Irish Agri-Food sector

    €32 million State investment in Irish Agri-Food sector

The Irish Government has announced a new investment of €32 million in the agri-food sector. The public investment will ensure

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Sportiest consumers most focused on protein source

    Sportiest consumers most focused on protein source

The most physically active consumers are the most focused on the source, naturality and nutritional quality of the protein they

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Futureproofing Britain’s high street bakers – new research from the CBA

    Futureproofing Britain’s high street bakers – new research from the CBA

Younger generations actively support Britain’s high street bakers, but it seems that they have distinctly different expectations from their older

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Musgrave announces new deal with Ballymaguire Foods worth €170 million

    Musgrave announces new deal with Ballymaguire Foods worth €170 million

Musgrave, Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company, has announced a new multi-million euro deal with Lusk-based ready meal

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Wall’s Sausage Rolls announce biggest relaunch in the brand’s history

    Wall’s Sausage Rolls announce biggest relaunch in the brand’s history

Wall’s, the UK’s leading sausage roll brand, has announced the biggest relaunch in its history, as it aims to reinforce

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Boyne Valley Food Hub opens for business

    Boyne Valley Food Hub opens for business

A flagship food development project in the heart of one of Ireland’s richest farmland areas has been unveiled this week

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Diageo partners with SAP and IBM on five-year global digital transformation programme

    Diageo partners with SAP and IBM on five-year global digital transformation programme

Diageo, the maker of Guinness, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, has announced a five-year business transformation program in partnership with SAP

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PepsiCo confirms €127 million expansion at Irish facility

    PepsiCo confirms €127 million expansion at Irish facility

PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, is nearing completion on a €127 million investment at its Little Island production

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Distill Ventures Announces Funding For Five Drinks Start-ups

    Distill Ventures Announces Funding For Five Drinks Start-ups

Distill Ventures (DV) – the world’s first independent drinks accelerator devoted to building and scaling the drink brands of the

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Ornua delivers record turnover of €3.4 billion as Kerrygold celebrates 60 years of global success

    Ornua delivers record turnover of €3.4 billion as Kerrygold celebrates 60 years of global success

Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has published its operating and financial results for the 12 months ending

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Ingredion Launch Educational Video Series to Support Manufacturers

    Ingredion Launch Educational Video Series to Support Manufacturers

Ingredion have launched a five-part video series to help food and beverage manufacturers harness the potential of stevia sweeteners and

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New Schneider Electric Easy UPS 3-Phase Modular is at the Forefront of Reliability, Scalability, and Simplicity

    New Schneider Electric Easy UPS 3-Phase Modular is at the Forefront of Reliability, Scalability, and Simplicity

Modular design with Live Swap feature for small and medium size data centres and business-critical applications.  3-Phase 50-250 kW (400V)

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Nestlé and PAI to create joint venture for frozen pizza in Europe

    Nestlé and PAI to create joint venture for frozen pizza in Europe

Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have agreed to set up a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business

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Cost cutting efforts boosts demand for simpler meals

    Cost cutting efforts boosts demand for simpler meals

As people continue to endure the cost-of-living crisis, with food inflation rising to 18.2%*, new findings from Bakkavor’s quarterly ‘State

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Over half of Irish shoppers use more vouchers and money-off coupons

    Over half of Irish shoppers use more vouchers and money-off coupons

Amid rising inflation, 53% of Irish shoppers admit that they are using more vouchers and money off coupons to do their

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