Developing new science-based solutions to enhance the nutritional value, affordability and sustainability of its products is a key pillar for
- Nestlé develops breakthrough method to reduce fat in dairy ingredients Developing new science-based solutions to enhance the nutritional value, affordability and sustainability of its products is a key pillar for Nestlé. This includes reducing added sugars, sodium and saturated fat,...
- Over five million cartons recycled since launch of dedicated sorting at Ireland’s largest MRF More than five million beverage cartons have been sorted and fully recycled since AI powered robotic sorting was launched at Panda’s materials recovery facility (MRF) in Ballymount, Dublin. Installed last year...
- Delivering against seven priorities to support a thriving UK seafood industry Seafish, the public body which supports the UK seafood industry, is reflecting on progress made by working with industry and partners over the past year while also looking to a...
- Michael Harte appointed as new Dairygold Chief Executive The Board of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited has appointed Interim Chief Executive, Michael Harte (pictured right), as the Irish dairy co-operative’s new Chief Executive. Michael Harte has been a key...
- Carlsberg Group to acquire Britvic for £3.3 billion The boards of the Carlsberg Group and Britvic PLC have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to be made by Carlsberg UK Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned...
![Over five million cartons recycled since launch of dedicated sorting at Ireland’s largest MRF](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ACEPandaJuly2024-200x157_c.jpg)
More than five million beverage cartons have been sorted and fully recycled since AI powered robotic sorting was launched at Panda’s
![Delivering against seven priorities to support a thriving UK seafood industry](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Seafish2024-200x157_c.jpg)
Seafish, the public body which supports the UK seafood industry, is reflecting on progress made by working with industry and
![Michael Harte appointed as new Dairygold Chief Executive](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DairygoldJuly2024Resized-200x157_c.jpg)
The Board of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited has appointed Interim Chief Executive, Michael Harte (pictured right), as the Irish dairy
![Carlsberg Group to acquire Britvic for £3.3 billion](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CarlsbergGroupJacob-Aarup-Andersen-200x157_c.jpg)
The boards of the Carlsberg Group and Britvic PLC have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer
![Explore innovative processing and packaging technologies at PPMA Show](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PPMAShowMay2024-200x157_c.jpg)
Established over 35 years ago, the PPMA Show is recognised as the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition. Each
![Construction commences on Diageo’s €200 million brewery in County Kildare](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DiageoKildareJuly2024-200x157_c.jpg)
The sod has been turned on Diageo’s new €200 million state-of-the-art carbon neutral brewery in Littleconnell, Newbridge, County Kildare. The
![Enterprise Ireland-supported companies in the food and drink sector spent €165 million on R&D activities in 2023](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EnterpriseIrelandFoodInnovateJune2024-200x157_c.jpg)
Enterprise Ireland saw investment in R&D activities by companies it supports in the Food and Drink sector reach €165 million
![Lidl Ireland gives a €30 million ‘Kickstart’ to over 250 Irish producers](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/LidlHeaderResized-200x157_c.jpg)
Lidl Ireland is set to give a ‘Kickstart’ to a new batch of 48 Irish producers from across the country
![Dawn Meats signs €125 million contract with ALDI](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DawnMeatsAldiJune2024-200x157_c.jpg)
ALDI Ireland has announced a new €125 million contract with supplier Dawn Meats. This is a significant contract, worth €25 million
![The Role of Advanced Packaging Solutions in Minimizing Food Waste](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Picture1-200x157_c.jpg)
The issue of food waste has become a pressing global concern due to its far-reaching environmental implications. One-third of all
![Kerry Dairy Ireland opens state-of-the-art cheestrings facility in Charleville](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/KerryDairyIrelandJune2024-200x157_c.jpg)
Kerry Dairy Ireland, a division of Kerry Group, has announced the official opening of its new Cheestrings facility in Charleville,
![Food manufacturers dominate inaugural Made Smarter Adoption Awards](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FirstplayDietaryFoodsTomFletcherJune2024-200x157_c.jpg)
UK food manufacturers pursuing digital transformation have been celebrated at the launch of the Made Smarter Adoption Awards. The Awards champion manufacturing
![ALDI records €1.1 billion spend with Irish suppliers in 2023 and economic impact of €757 million, as retailer marks 25 years in Ireland](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AldiSign-200x157_c.jpg)
ALDI’s economic contribution to Ireland in 2023 was €757 million as the retailer spent €1.1 billion with Irish suppliers, according
![Müller confirms acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MullerYewTreeJune2024-200x157_c.jpg)
Müller has reached an agreement to acquire Yew Tree Dairy. Yew Tree Dairy, which is based in in Skelmersdale, West
![Myco launches plant-based range that could ‘revolutionise’ food production in the UK](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MyCoMay2024-200x157_c.jpg)
Plant-based burgers and bangers that could “revolutionise” food production in the UK have finally hit the shelves. MYCO’s pioneering range
![Diageo undertakes paper-based bottle trial for Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DiageoBaileysMay2024-200x157_c.jpg)
Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky, Don Julio Tequila and Guinness, has trialed paper-based packaging for Baileys, the
![Promising trends as Foodservice Price Index shows UK inflation levels approaching normality](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CGADining-200x157_c.jpg)
The latest Foodservice Price Index report from Prestige Purchasing and CGA brings encouraging news for the UK foodservice industry, with inflation rates returning towards more
![Discover cutting-edge processing and packaging machinery at PPMA Show](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PPMAShowMay2024-200x157_c.jpg)
The UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition, PPMA Show, will return to the NEC in Birmingham between 24-26 September
![PepsiCo invests £8 million in Lincolnshire factory to meet soaring demand for Pipers Crisps](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PepsiCoPipersCrispsMay2024-200x157_c.jpg)
PepsiCo, one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies, has today announced an £8 million investment in its Pipers
![Diageo to invest €100 million at St James’s Gate site in Dublin](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DiageoGuinnessBrewery-200x157_c.jpg)
Diageo has announced plans to invest over €100 million to decarbonise its historic St. James’s Gate site in Dublin 8,
![Carlingford Oyster Company invests in new production facilities](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CarlingfordOysterApril2024-200x157_c.jpg)
The award-winning Carlingford Oyster Company has improved efficiencies and the quality of its harvest following an investment of more than
![Ireland’s food and drink producers get welcome boost from Maxol’s Homegrown programme](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MaxolIrelandApril2024-200x157_c.jpg)
Having received over 100 applications in 2023 from food and drinks businesses all looking for support, mentorship and an opportunity
![Dale Farm to invest £70 million in Country Tyrone facility](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DaleFarmInvestmentMay2024-200x157_c.jpg)
UK dairy co-operative Dale Farm is investing £70 million in its cheddar processing facility at Dunmanbridge, County Tyrone. The expansion
CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index sees UK inflation dip below 10% for the first time in two years
![CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index sees UK inflation dip below 10% for the first time in two years](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CGADining-200x157_c.jpg)
Inflation as measured by the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) fell below 10% in March for the first time in
![Reducing Manufacturing Waste for Cost Efficiency](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MettlerToledoCandyBar-200x157_c.jpg)
By Kati Hope, Global Account Manager, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection This article looks at how food manufacturers can enhance the optimisation
![Campari Group completes €1 billion acquisition of Courvoisier](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Courvoisier-200x157_c.jpg)
Campari Group has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of 100% of Beam Holdings France S.A.S. (now renamed Courvoisier Holding
![Arla Foods Ingredients to acquire Volac’s Whey Nutrition business](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ArlaFoodsVolacApril2024Resized-200x157_c.jpg)
Arla Foods Ingredients has reached an agreement to acquire Volac’s Whey Nutrition business. The UK-based Volac group specialises in turning
![Norbev increases turnover by over 50% following £300,000 investment in skills development](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NorbevApril2024Resized-200x157_c.jpg)
Ballymena -based soft drinks manufacturer, Norbev has increased its turnover by over 50 per cent following an investment of almost
![The next generation of on premise consumers: how to win Ireland’s Gen Z spend](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CGABars2Resized-200x157_c.jpg)
Gen Z consumers are some of most frequent visitors to Ireland’s pubs, bars and restaurants. However, younger adults have been
![Glanbia to expand its Nutritional Solutions business with $300 million acquisition](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GlanbiaNutritionalsCompressed-200x157_c.jpg)
Glanbia plc, the Better Nutrition company, has agreed to acquire US-based Flavor Producers LLC for an initial consideration of $300
![Booze brands remain on top in annual ranking of top 25 Irish brands](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DiageoGuinnessSettlingCropped-200x157_c.jpeg)
Valued at EUR2.4 billion, Guinness remains the most valuable Irish brand for the third consecutive year, according to new data from Brand Finance, the
![Refresco expands in North America](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/RefrescoGerberGraphic-200x157_c.jpg)
Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for global, national, and emerging (GNE) brands and retailers in Europe, North America,
![Deposit Return Scheme surpasses 20 million drinks containers collected since launch](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ReturnRecycling2-200x157_c.png)
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, Re-turn, has achieved a significant milestone, collecting over 20 million drinks containers since its inception on
![DS Smith, invests €6 million in state of the art 4-colour converting machine for EERBEEK Packaging Plant in the Netherlands in response to demand for Sustainable Plastic Replacement & Fibre-Based Packaging Solutions](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Copyright-DS-Smith-Eerbeek-2024-1-200x157_c.jpg)
LONDON, Wednesday 3rd April 2024 – DS Smith, a leading global sustainable fibre-based packaging company, is investing in its Eerbeek
![Arla Foods Ingredients showcases solutions to boost nutritional value of cheese](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ArlaFoodsIngredientsCheese-200x157_c.jpg)
Arla Foods Ingredients is demonstrating how manufacturers can meet demand for high-protein cheese products that combine nutritional quality with indulgence.
![Bord Bia appoints two new market specialists for North America](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BordBiaDaraghFlanaganMarch2024-200x157_c.jpg)
Bord Bia has appointed two new market specialists to the North American market. These roles focus on the drinks market
![Leading lubricant manufacturer removes PFAS from entire product range](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ROCOLMarch2024-200x157_c.jpg)
One of the world’s biggest food lubricant manufacturers ROCOL has announced it will be removing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from
![Arla Foods to invest €210 million in English dairy](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ArlaFoodsTawValleyEngland-200x157_c.jpg)
Farmer-owned Arla Foods, one of the world’s leading mozzarella producers, has announced its largest ever investment – €210 million –
![UK SME manufacturers in the food and drink sector prepare for digital future with leadership programmes](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MadeSmarterHappyDrinksMarch2024-200x157_c.jpg)
UK food and drink manufacturers have been empowered with the vision, skills and drive to pursue smarter manufacturing through Made
![Richard Williams appointed CEO of Müller Yogurt & Desserts](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MullerYogurtRichaedWilliams-200x157_c.jpg)
Richard Williams (pictured) has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD) in the UK &
![Chivas Brothers Chairman and CEO Jean-Etienne Gourgues assumes Chair of Scotch Whisky Association Council](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ChivasBrothersJean-EtienneGourgues-200x157_c.jpg)
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced the appointment of Jean-Etienne Gourgues (pictured) as the new Chair of the SWA
![Bord Bia launches 2024 trade events plan to support Irish exports internationally](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BordBiaJimOToole2022-200x157_c.jpg)
Bord Bia has announced its international trade programme of activity for 2024 including ministerial-led trade missions and a calendar of
![Armagh company Davison Canners secures new business following £6 million investment](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DavisonCannersMarch2024Resized-200x157_c.jpg)
Armagh-based food manufacturer, Davison Canners, has invested £6 million in a new manufacturing facility outside Portadown. As a result of the
![Solar powered soft drinks: 75% of the electricity used to make Britvic brands in Britain now comes from the sun](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BritvicSolarFarm-200x157_c.jpg)
75% of the electricity now being used to make Britvic soft drinks in Great Britain – from Fruit Shoot to
![Resilient Scotch Whisky Industry reaches £5.6 billion global exports despite ‘challenging’ 2023](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ScotchWhiskyAssociationStills-200x157_c.jpg)
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released global export figures that show the value of Scotch exports topped £5.6 billion
![Mixed outlook for British hospitality in 2024 after 800 licensed premises lost in Q4](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CGAHospitality-200x157_c.jpg)
Britain’s number of licensed premises dropped by 0.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023, the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners reveals. The
![Lidl Ireland announces €1.6 billion worth of goods and services procured from Irish suppliers and business partners in 2023](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LidlFebruary2024-200x157_c.jpg)
Lidl Ireland has announced that more than €1.6 billion worth of goods and services was procured from Irish suppliers and
![A third of Irish consumers are drinking more low and non-alcohol drinks, says CGA’s OPUS survey](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/CGABars2Resized-200x157_c.jpg)
A third (33%) of Irish consumers have increased the frequency that they drink low and non-alcoholic alternatives in the past
![Ornua appoints Conor Galvin as Chief Executive Officer](https://www.fdbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/OrnuaConorGalvinFebruary2024-200x157_c.jpg)
The Board of Ornua Co-operative has announced the appointment of Conor Galvin (pictured) as Chief Executive. Ornua is Ireland’s largest