Lidl Ireland has announced a new deal with Longford bakery, Panelto Foods, valued at €22 million. The new deal will bring their premium baked breads to Lidl stores across the
Ireland is set to become the first country in the world to mandate health labels on alcoholic drinks, alerting drinkers to their calorie content, grams of alcohol, risk of cancer
A flagship food development project in the heart of one of Ireland’s richest farmland areas has been unveiled this week with the official launch of the Boyne Valley Food Hub
Diageo, the maker of Guinness, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, has announced a five-year business transformation program in partnership with SAP and IBM. This new initiative, which marks the company’s most
Two food businesses are among the first recipients of the Made Smarter Awards, which celebrate excellence in manufacturing. The scheme has been launched to mark the fourth anniversary of the
Lurgan-based Classic Mineral Water has made a £3.4 million investment to develop a third bottling line that will enable the production of isotonic beverages for the private label market for
Nestlé has officially inaugurated the Institute of Agricultural Sciences to help advance sustainable food systems by delivering science-based solutions in agriculture. Speaking at the inauguration, Paul Bulcke, Nestlé Chairman, said:
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has launched the X2 Series of high-performing x-ray systems to help enhance product safety at an incredible price point for all food manufacturers. With two x-ray systems currently
Tirlán (formerly Glanbia Ireland and Glanbia Co-op), Ireland’s largest farmer-owned food and nutrition business, has announced its first Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 showing a revenue rise of 36%
PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, is nearing completion on a €127 million investment at its Little Island production facility in County Cork, which will see the opening of
Leading soft drinks business, Britvic, is redoubling its efforts to cut carbon emissions and save energy – with £8 million of investment to improve efficiency at its London factory. The
Bord Bia and Skillnet Ireland have launched the Origin Green Academy to develop sustainability skills and talent for the Irish food and drink industry. Bord Bia has partnered with the
Carbery Group, the international ingredients, flavours, and award-winning cheese producer, has reported a positive financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2022. Group turnover increased by 31% to €700.8
Britain has suffered a net decline of 4,593 licensed premises in the last year to March 2023, the new Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners shows—but the resilience of managed groups means the rate of
Glanbia plc, the better nutrition company, has completed the sale of its shareholdings in Glanbia Cheese, a leading mozzarella maker in Europe comprising Glanbia Cheese EU Limited and Glanbia Cheese
Distill Ventures (DV) – the world’s first independent drinks accelerator devoted to building and scaling the drink brands of the future – has announced the latest brands to join its
Britvic Ireland and Flogas Enterprise have announced a new Customer Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) that will ensure that Ballygowan, Ireland’s iconic water brand, is produced using 100% renewable electricity
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has published its operating and financial results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2022 with group turnover rising by 36.7% to
Ingredion have launched a five-part video series to help food and beverage manufacturers harness the potential of stevia sweeteners and functional build-back (FBB) ingredients in sugar reduction formulations. The series
Modular design with Live Swap feature for small and medium size data centres and business-critical applications. 3-Phase 50-250 kW (400V) modular UPS solution with 50 kW Live Swappable power and
Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have agreed to set up a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business in Europe, creating a dedicated player in a competitive and
As people continue to endure the cost-of-living crisis, with food inflation rising to 18.2%*, new findings from Bakkavor’s quarterly ‘State of the Nation Report’ show Brits are spending more time
Amid rising inflation, 53% of Irish shoppers admit that they are using more vouchers and money off coupons to do their
The UK market for plain water broke all records in 2022, according to the latest UK Water Drinks Market Reports
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has announced that it has now certified more than fifty companies in Ireland
By Rob Stevens, Market Manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection Retailers are increasingly including the requirement that food suppliers be able
As part of the food and consumer goods industry’s shared ambition to halve the environmental impact of the UK packaging
New Kantar Worldpanel data, released by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), shows the average UK shopping basket has become
Tirlán, the Irish food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands, has
Arla Foods Ingredients is highlighting growing consumer focus on nutrient quality as it launches a new brand for its line
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has added a new £680,000 interdisciplinary project to its Transforming UK Food Systems Strategic Priorities Fund
Irish-owned climate technology company ActionZero has announced a new partnership with one of Europe’s leading food companies. The Cork-based company
Diageo has announced that Sir Ivan Menezes (pictured left) has decided to retire as Chief Executive Officer and depart from
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a new online platform to help manufacturers access the support needed to
Guinness (brand value up 26% to €2.4 billion) has retained its position as the world’s most valuable Irish brand, according
Leading soft drinks business, Britvic, is announcing a further £13 million investment into a fifth canning line at its Rugby
Once again in 2023, many people have set themselves the goal of following a healthier, more balanced diet. Most consumers
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has slammed the recent decision by the Chancellor to raise duty on Scotch Whisky by
A new study by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) – the State agency that supports development of the seafood sector in
Food and drink manufacturers have helped Made Smarter’s pioneering technology adoption programme reach its 250th investment milestone. Among the latest businesses
In 2022, ALDI sourced €1.1 billion of locally produced food and drink from Irish suppliers. In total, ALDI partnered with over 330
Pembrokeshire Creamery Limited (PCL) has started construction of a 3,000 square metre liquid milk bottling centre in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, West
HEINEKEN Ireland has appointed Sharon Walsh (pictured) as the company’s new Managing Director. Sharon Walsh, who succeeds Maarten Schuurman, was previously
With certain products, food manufacturers can realise great benefits from using dual-energy x-ray detection. Mike Pipe, Head of Global Sales
Glanbia plc and US-based Leprino Foods Company have signed a non-binding agreement for Leprino Foods to acquire full ownership of
The food and drink industry accounted for 6% of administrations in 2022 – the sixth highest sector in the UK
Britain’s leading managed pub, bar and restaurant groups achieved like-for-like sales growth of 10.9% in January 2023, the new edition of
Kerry Group, a world leader in taste and nutrition for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets, has announced details on
The Board of Valeo Foods has announced the appointment of Ronald Kers as Group CEO, Valeo Foods Group. Ronald Kers
Global exports of Scotch Whisky grew to more than £6 billion for the first time in 2022, according to figures
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced a multi-year extension to its
After cultured meat received FDA approval, lab-grown meat is predicted to make up nearly a quarter of all meat consumption
The latest analysis from IRI, the data and analytics firm for FMCG brands and Retailers, reveals a €2.7 billion slump
Rademon Estate Distillery, based outside Downpatrick, has secured a distribution agreement in the US with Preiss Imports for its Irish
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