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Dawn Meats to invest €10 million in newly acquired facility

    Dawn Meats to invest €10 million in newly acquired facility

Dawn Meats, the Waterford-based premium meat processor, has welcomed the decision of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) to clear its acquisition of Kildare Chilling Company and has announced

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CPI launches multi-million-pound food innovation centre in North East England

    CPI launches multi-million-pound food innovation centre in North East England

CPI (Centre for Process Innovation) has launched a new multi-million-pound food innovation centre that will put the North East of England ​’at the epicentre of a green revolution in the

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ALDI signs new contracts worth €26 million with four Irish suppliers

    ALDI signs new contracts worth €26 million with four Irish suppliers

ALDI Ireland has agreed four major new deals with Irish-based suppliers worth more than €26 million. The new and extended contracts continue ALDI’s long-standing commitment to its Irish supplier network,

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Britvic Ireland to invest €6 million in Ballygowan facility to increase production by over 20%

    Britvic Ireland to invest €6 million in Ballygowan facility to increase production by over 20%

Britvic Ireland has announced an investment of €6 million in its Ballygowan facility in Newcastle West, County Limerick, to grow the site’s production capacity by over 20% in order to

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61% of Irish Food & Agribusiness SMEs say finding the right team is one of the biggest hurdles to growth

    61% of Irish Food & Agribusiness SMEs say finding the right team is one of the biggest hurdles to growth

Ifac, Ireland’s farming, food, and agribusiness specialist professional services firm and a top 10 accountancy firm, has published its sixth annual Food and Agribusiness Report 2023 – the only report

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Irish food & drink entrepreneurs with an appetite to disrupt the industry wanted!

    Irish food & drink entrepreneurs with an appetite to disrupt the industry wanted!

Are you an early-stage food or drink company interested in scaling your business? Do you have a category-disrupting product, solution or ingredient with export potential? Then look no further than

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Müller trials zero-emission HGV refrigeration

    Müller trials zero-emission HGV refrigeration

Müller Milk & Ingredients, which produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products and boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout

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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 discounter’s continued commitment to expansion across Great Britain. The 1.2

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Radnor Hills acquires Highland Spring Group’s Welsh production site

    Radnor Hills acquires Highland Spring Group’s Welsh production site

Leading soft drinks maker Radnor Hills has acquired Highland Spring Group’s Welsh production site. The deal will protect jobs at the site located in Blaen Twyni, Swansea, and support the

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New CEO at Kepak Foods

    New CEO at Kepak Foods

Kepak Group, one of Europe’s leading meat producers with 15 manufacturing plants in Ireland and the UK, has appointment experienced food business professional Brian Farrell (pictured) as the new CEO

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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 Beckton – creating 18 new jobs in the community. With

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Rockwell Automation Study reports 44% of Consumer Packaged Goods leaders accelerate Digital Transformation to improve quality

    Rockwell Automation Study reports 44% of Consumer  Packaged Goods leaders accelerate Digital Transformation to improve quality

Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced the results of the 8th annual ‘State of Smart Manufacturing: CPG Edition’. The global study

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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 up a new role as Chief Operating Officer at a

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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 proposed extension to the Diageo Baileys Mallusk facility in Northern

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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 to CGA by NIQ’s ‘2023 Consumer Insights Report’, two in three adults

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International whisky firm to develop presence in Fife

    International whisky firm to develop presence in Fife

Plans to develop a bonded whisky storage facility in Glenrothes have taken a major step forward after the project received support from Scottish Enterprise. Scotland’s national economic development agency will

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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 to deliver for the UK economy, as consumers drive the

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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 just under 2.7 million nine litre cases, while the value

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Glanbia announces CEO appointment

    Glanbia announces CEO appointment

Glanbia plc, the better nutrition company, has announced that Siobhán Talbot has notified it of her intention to retire following ten successful years as Group Managing Director. Siobhán Talbot (pictured above)

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Arla Foods starts to pays out monthly incentive to owners rewarding climate and sustainability activities on farm

    Arla Foods starts to pays out monthly incentive to owners rewarding climate and sustainability activities on farm

For the first time, Arla Foods has paid out a monthly incentive to its farmer owners’ milk price rewarding climate activities and other sustainability efforts being made on their farms,

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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 to capitalise on fans’ interest. CGA’s exclusive On Premise Sports

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Hospitality industry accounted for 10% of UK administrations in 2023

    Hospitality industry accounted for 10% of UK administrations in 2023

The hospitality industry accounted for 10% of administrations in the first six months of 2023 – the fourth highest sector in the UK – according to analysis by full-service law

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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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Britvic expands its portfolio with the acquition of the UK’s fastest growing ‘ready to drink’ iced coffee brand

    Britvic expands its portfolio with the acquition of the UK’s fastest growing ‘ready to drink’ iced coffee brand

Britvic plc has acquired Jimmy’s Iced Coffee. Founded in 2010, Jimmy’s Iced Coffee is the fastest growing[1] ready-to-drink iced coffee

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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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Nestlé introduces breakthrough technology that reduces intrinsic sugars in key ingredients

    Nestlé introduces breakthrough technology that reduces intrinsic sugars in key ingredients

Nestlé has introduced a versatile and cost-effective sugar reduction technology that can be applied across different product categories, with benefits

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Kliro Capital Partners acquires UK’s leading independent alcoholic drinks manufacturer ICB

    Kliro Capital Partners acquires UK’s leading independent alcoholic drinks manufacturer ICB

Kliro Capital Partners, a family office investment company with extensive experience in the drinks industry, has acquired 100% of the

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Soaring costs in food, drink, staff and energy pile pressure on UK hospitality

    Soaring costs in food, drink, staff and energy pile pressure on UK hospitality

Hospitality’s post-COVID-19 recovery is threatened by rising prices in multiple key areas, leaders have warned in the latest Business Confidence

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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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Britvic signs exclusive solar power agreement with Atrato Onsite Energy

    Britvic signs exclusive solar power agreement with Atrato Onsite Energy

Britvic, the FTSE 250 global soft drinks business, has partnered with Atrato Onsite Energy, a leading solar energy provider, to

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Scotch whisky industry releases Water Stewardship Framework

    Scotch whisky industry releases Water Stewardship Framework

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has published a Water Stewardship Framework, offering research-based guidance for the Scotch Whisky industry as

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Bakkavor makes progress on its carbon, food waste and sustainable sourcing targets

    Bakkavor makes progress on its carbon, food waste and sustainable sourcing targets

Bakkavor, the UK’s leading producer of fresh prepared food, is making progress on its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and

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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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Made Smarter whitepaper to accelerate food and beverage manufacturers to net zero

    Made Smarter whitepaper to accelerate food and beverage manufacturers to net zero

Made Smarter has launched a whitepaper to help SME food and beverage manufacturers accelerate their net zero plans. ‘Decarbonisation through

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Seafish unveils five-year Corporate Plan

    Seafish unveils five-year Corporate Plan

Seafish, the public body supporting the UK seafood industry, has launched its Corporate Plan 2023-2028. This strategic roadmap reflects the

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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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Food manufacturing is holding back vital investment for the UK economy

    Food manufacturing is holding back vital investment for the UK economy

Expected longer-term market volatility is impacting investment by the UK’s food and drink manufacturers, according to the Food and Drink

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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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Biopax to invest £47 million in Belfast with revolutionary green packaging business

    Biopax to invest £47 million in Belfast with revolutionary green packaging business

A new £47 million factory in West Belfast is set to revolutionise the FMCG and Foodservice packaging and labelling market

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Growing the food sector: UK-Canada partnership to yield greater innovation

    Growing the food sector: UK-Canada partnership to yield greater innovation

Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, has announced a new bilateral partnership with Protein Industries Canada (PIC), looking to

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UK foodservice price inflation jumps back above 20% in April

    UK foodservice price inflation jumps back above 20% in April

Year-on-year inflation in foodservice prices rose unexpectedly to 21.4% in April 2023, according to the new edition of the CGA Prestige

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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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ADM unveils new customer Creation and Innovation Center in the UK

    ADM unveils new customer Creation and Innovation Center in the UK

ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, has opened a new Customer Creation and Innovation Center (CCIC) in

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PepsiCo to invest £58 million in Leicester factory

    PepsiCo to invest £58 million in Leicester factory

PepsiCo UK & Ireland has announced a £58 million investment in its Walkers Leicester factory – the group’s biggest investment

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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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Panelto Foods secures €22 million contract with Lidl

    Panelto Foods secures €22 million contract with Lidl

Lidl Ireland has announced a new deal with Longford bakery, Panelto Foods, valued at €22 million. The new deal will

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Ireland to introduce world-first alcohol health labelling policy

    Ireland to introduce world-first alcohol health labelling policy

Ireland is set to become the first country in the world to mandate health labels on alcoholic drinks, alerting drinkers

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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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Made Smarter Awards recognise food manufacturers pursuing digital transformation

    Made Smarter Awards recognise food manufacturers pursuing digital transformation

Two food businesses are among the first recipients of the Made Smarter Awards, which celebrate excellence in manufacturing. The scheme

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Classic Mineral Water boosts growth through investment to increase productivity

    Classic Mineral Water boosts growth through investment to increase productivity

Lurgan-based Classic Mineral Water has made a £3.4 million investment to develop a third bottling line that will enable the

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Nestlé inaugurates new research institute aimed at supporting sustainable food systems

    Nestlé inaugurates new research institute aimed at supporting sustainable food systems

Nestlé has officially inaugurated the Institute of Agricultural Sciences to help advance sustainable food systems by delivering science-based solutions in

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