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Nestlé introduces culinary innovations focusing on protein

    Nestlé introduces culinary innovations focusing on protein

Nestlé is expanding its culinary portfolio with high protein products across key geographies. This includes solutions developed to meet specific nutritional needs under new brands, as well as the continuous

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ALDI announces new €24 million contract extension with Manor Farm

    ALDI announces new €24 million contract extension with Manor Farm

ALDI Ireland has signed a contract extension with poultry producer Manor Farm for a further year, worth €24 million to the supplier. Manor Farm, a prominent producer of Irish chicken

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Diageo Ireland to invest €30 million to further expand output of Guinness 0.0

    Diageo Ireland to invest €30 million to further expand output of Guinness 0.0

Diageo Ireland is to invest €30 million to expand production capacity for Guinness 0.0 at its St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin to meet growing domestic and global demand for

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BIA Innovator Campus and BIM announce strategic partnership For Irish seafood industry

    BIA Innovator Campus and BIM announce strategic partnership For Irish seafood industry

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency and BIA Innovator Campus have announced a strategic partnership agreement to drive the sustainable development of the Irish seafood industry. BIA Innovator

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UK alcoholic drinks suppliers losing out on over £27,500 in repeated sales every year

    UK alcoholic drinks suppliers losing out on over £27,500 in repeated sales every year

Small and mid-sized suppliers in the UK alcoholic drinks sector could unlock an average of £27,575 in repeat sales with a renewed focus on customer loyalty, a new report reveals.

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Scottish start-up aims to peel back plastic use with onion skin packaging

    Scottish start-up aims to peel back plastic use with onion skin packaging

A range of new eco-friendly packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings is being created by an Oban-based start-up, offering an alternative to fossil fuel-derived plastic products – a

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Huhtamaki expands its capacity for fiber lid production to Lurgan, Northern Ireland

    Huhtamaki expands its capacity for fiber lid production to Lurgan, Northern Ireland

Sustainable packaging company Huhtamaki has begun production of molded fiber drinks lids at its Lurgan, County Armagh, site. The lids, used for both hot and cold disposable cups, are fully

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New all-island agrifood project launched by MTU’s Agritech Ireland and Queen’s University Belfast’s Agri-Food Quest Competence Centre

    New all-island agrifood project launched by MTU’s Agritech Ireland and Queen’s University Belfast’s Agri-Food Quest Competence Centre

A groundbreaking new project, AgriFood Connect, has been launched to address the challenges facing the agriculture and food sector in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The AgriFood Connect project aims to

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Kepak invests €8 million in state-of-the-art Kilbeggan factory

    Kepak invests €8 million in state-of-the-art Kilbeggan factory

Kepak, a leading Irish food company, has invested €8 million in its Kilbeggan facility in County Westmeath to enhance market access, quality, and efficiency. This strategic upgrade positions the Kilbeggan

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The 2024 PPMA Show is hailed a huge success

    The 2024 PPMA Show is hailed a huge success

The PPMA Show, the UK’s leading event for processing and packaging machinery, including industrial automation and machine vision systems, has once again been acclaimed as a great success. Established more

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NIRAS partners with Heineken to support carbon reduction efforts at breweries

    NIRAS partners with Heineken to support carbon reduction efforts at breweries

HEINEKEN, the world’s most international brewer, has achieved a new milestone in its journey to Net Zero, signing three additional partners, Arcadis, NIRAS and Royal HaskoningDHV, for its global Net Zero Production

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Food waste costs Irish consumers €832 annually

    Food waste costs Irish consumers €832 annually

Research conducted among 1,000 people by Coyne Research on behalf of ALDI and FoodCloud found that, on average, Irish consumers waste €832 worth of food every year. The research was

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Donegal fishing company named Seafood Exporter of the Year

    Donegal fishing company named Seafood Exporter of the Year

A Donegal fishing company, McBride Fishing,  has been named Seafood Exporter of the Year at this year’s Irish Exporters Association (IEA) Export Industry Awards. The Downings-based family run business is

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National Dairy Council announces the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer

    National Dairy Council announces the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer

The National Dairy Council (NDC) has appointed Emma Walls (pictured) as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Emma Walls has spent the last 16 years working with organic dairy producer, Glenisk as

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Nestlé Purina unveils £150 million upgrade at UK site

    Nestlé Purina unveils £150 million upgrade at UK site

Nestlé is investing more than £150 million to upgrade its Nestlé Purina PetCare factory in Wisbech. The Cambridgeshire factory is home to some of the UK’s favourite pet food brands including Felix, Gourmet and Winalot and the

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Lidl Ireland and Kerry Dairy Ireland formulate €2 million supply deal as Irish brands launch new infant nutrition range

    Lidl Ireland and Kerry Dairy Ireland formulate €2 million supply deal as Irish brands launch new infant nutrition range

Discount retailer Lidl has announced a new strategic partnership with Irish food giant Kerry Dairy Ireland, an international leader in dairy innovation and sustainability, to develop a brand-new infant formula

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Knorr’s new Wine Stock Pots bring flavour without the bottle

Knorr, has launched its first ever Red and White Wine Stock Pots designed to bring depth and flavour to dishes without consumers having to buy or open a bottle of

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Scotch Whisky exports in first half of 2024 reflect global economic headwinds

    Scotch Whisky exports in first half of 2024 reflect global economic headwinds

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures revealing that exports of Scotch Whisky in the first half of 2024 have fallen by 18% compared to the same period

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British hospitality leaders stay cautious but relief on inflation raises hopes on sales and margins

    British hospitality leaders stay cautious but relief on inflation raises hopes on sales and margins

Britain’s hospitality leaders are cautious about the future as pressure on the cost of doing business continues, CGA by NIQ’s latest Business Confidence Survey reveals. The exclusive poll indicates just

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ABP becomes the first Irish beef processor to export to South Korea

    ABP becomes the first Irish beef processor to export to South Korea

ABP Food Group has become the first Irish beef processor to launch in the South Korean market by securing an export agreement with K Meat, a premium meat importer with

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Profitability declines by almost 30% for UK food and beverage manufacturers, new data finds

    Profitability declines by almost 30% for UK food and beverage manufacturers, new data finds

Small and mid-sized food and drink manufacturers in the UK are facing a ‘silent killer’ as new figures show profitability in both categories has dropped, despite strong sales. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic

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Tate & Lyle report explores the new ‘Enhanced Eating’ trend in the convenience food category

    Tate & Lyle report explores the new ‘Enhanced Eating’ trend in the convenience food category

Tate & Lyle PLC, a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, has published a new report which outlines opportunities for manufacturers looking to boost the nutritional

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Britvic invests £25 million to upgrade national distribution centre

  Britvic invests £25 million to upgrade national distribution centre

Britvic, the UK-based global soft drinks business, is celebrating the opening of its upgraded national distribution centre in Leicestershire, following

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British hospitality returns to outlet growth after solid first half of 2024

  British hospitality returns to outlet growth after solid first half of 2024

Britain’s hospitality sector has recorded its first quarter-on-quarter growth in outlets in two years, the new Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners

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Lancashire plant milk maker cuts electricity bills by three quarters in move to solar-powered bottling facility

  Lancashire plant milk maker cuts electricity bills by three quarters in move to solar-powered bottling facility

Plant milk producer Oato, part of Goodco Group, has slashed its electricity bills by three quarters after making its Lancashire

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Irish spirits sector facing challenges in international markets

  Irish spirits sector facing challenges in international markets

Drinks Ireland/Spirits, the Ibec representative group for the wider spirits sector in Ireland, has published its annual Spirits Report. The

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Ethical issues become growing factor in consumer choice, reveals CGA’s latest Ireland research

  Ethical issues become growing factor in consumer choice, reveals CGA’s latest Ireland research

On premise suppliers and venues need to demonstrate the ethical credentials of their brands to Ireland’s increasingly concerned consumers. That

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The 2024 PPMA Show is fast approaching

  The 2024 PPMA Show is fast approaching

For over 35 years the annual PPMA Show has been a highlight of the processing and packaging industry’s calendar. This

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New £46 million scheme launched to support agri-food and drink processors in Northern Ireland to improve efficiency and productivity

  New £46 million scheme launched to support agri-food and drink processors in Northern Ireland to improve efficiency and productivity

A new £46 million Agri-Food Investment Initiative to support local agri-food and drink processors in Northern Ireland has been launched. The

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Irish whiskey tourism celebrates 700 years of distilling heritage and 800,000 visitors to distillery experiences in the past year

  Irish whiskey tourism celebrates 700 years of distilling heritage and 800,000 visitors to distillery experiences in the past year

The latest tourism numbers for Irish whiskey distilleries with visitor experiences were announced recently at a special all-island industry gathering

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Synergy Flavours finds growing flavoured beer market driven by under 35s looking for taste, refreshment and variety

  Synergy Flavours finds growing flavoured beer market driven by under 35s looking for taste, refreshment and variety

Global flavour expert, Synergy Flavours, has conducted an assessment of the flavoured beer market, using data from Innova and the

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Nestlé develops breakthrough method to reduce fat in dairy ingredients

  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

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Over five million cartons recycled since launch of dedicated sorting at Ireland’s largest MRF

  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

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Delivering against seven priorities to support a thriving UK seafood industry

  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

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Michael Harte appointed as new Dairygold Chief Executive

  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

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Carlsberg Group to acquire Britvic for £3.3 billion

  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

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Explore innovative processing and packaging technologies at PPMA Show

  Explore innovative processing and packaging technologies at PPMA Show

Established over 35 years ago, the PPMA Show is recognised as the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition. Each

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Construction commences on Diageo’s €200 million brewery in County Kildare

  Construction commences on Diageo’s €200 million brewery in County Kildare

The sod has been turned on Diageo’s new €200 million state-of-the-art carbon neutral brewery in Littleconnell, Newbridge, County Kildare.  The

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Enterprise Ireland-supported companies in the food and drink sector spent €165 million on R&D activities in 2023

  Enterprise Ireland-supported companies in the food and drink sector spent €165 million on R&D activities in 2023

Enterprise Ireland saw investment in R&D activities by companies it supports in the Food and Drink sector reach €165 million

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Lidl Ireland gives a €30 million ‘Kickstart’ to over 250 Irish producers

  Lidl Ireland gives a €30 million ‘Kickstart’ to over 250 Irish producers

Lidl Ireland is set to give a ‘Kickstart’ to a new batch of 48 Irish producers from across the country

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Dawn Meats signs €125 million contract with ALDI

  Dawn Meats signs €125 million contract with ALDI

ALDI Ireland has announced a new €125 million contract with supplier Dawn Meats. This is a significant contract, worth €25 million

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Kerry Dairy Ireland opens state-of-the-art cheestrings facility in Charleville

  Kerry Dairy Ireland opens state-of-the-art cheestrings facility in Charleville

Kerry Dairy Ireland, a division of Kerry Group, has announced the official opening of its new Cheestrings facility in Charleville,

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Food manufacturers dominate inaugural Made Smarter Adoption Awards

  Food manufacturers dominate inaugural Made Smarter Adoption Awards

UK food manufacturers pursuing digital transformation have been celebrated at the launch of the Made Smarter Adoption Awards. The Awards champion manufacturing

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ALDI records €1.1 billion spend with Irish suppliers in 2023 and economic impact of €757 million, as retailer marks 25 years in Ireland

  ALDI records €1.1 billion spend with Irish suppliers in 2023 and economic impact of €757 million, as retailer marks 25 years in Ireland

ALDI’s economic contribution to Ireland in 2023 was €757 million as the retailer spent €1.1 billion with Irish suppliers, according

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Müller confirms acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy

  Müller confirms acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy

Müller has reached an agreement to acquire Yew Tree Dairy. Yew Tree Dairy, which is based in in Skelmersdale, West

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Myco launches plant-based range that could ‘revolutionise’ food production in the UK

  Myco launches plant-based range that could ‘revolutionise’ food production in the UK

Plant-based burgers and bangers that could “revolutionise” food production in the UK have finally hit the shelves. MYCO’s pioneering range

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Diageo undertakes paper-based bottle trial for Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur

  Diageo undertakes paper-based bottle trial for Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur

Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky, Don Julio Tequila and Guinness, has trialed paper-based packaging for Baileys, the

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Promising trends as Foodservice Price Index shows UK inflation levels approaching normality

  Promising trends as Foodservice Price Index shows UK inflation levels approaching normality

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

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Discover cutting-edge processing and packaging machinery at PPMA Show

  Discover cutting-edge processing and packaging machinery at PPMA Show

The UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition, PPMA Show, will return to the NEC in Birmingham between 24-26 September

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PepsiCo invests £8 million in Lincolnshire factory to meet soaring demand for Pipers Crisps

  PepsiCo invests £8 million in Lincolnshire factory to meet soaring demand for Pipers Crisps

PepsiCo, one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies, has today announced an £8 million investment in its Pipers

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Diageo to invest €100 million at St James’s Gate site in Dublin

  Diageo to invest €100 million at St James’s Gate site in Dublin

Diageo has announced plans to invest over €100 million to decarbonise its historic St. James’s Gate site in Dublin 8,

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Carlingford Oyster Company invests in new production facilities

  Carlingford Oyster Company invests in new production facilities

The award-winning Carlingford Oyster Company has improved efficiencies and the quality of its harvest following an investment of more than

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Ireland’s food and drink producers get welcome boost from Maxol’s Homegrown programme

  Ireland’s food and drink producers get welcome boost from Maxol’s Homegrown programme

Having received over 100 applications in 2023 from food and drinks businesses all looking for support, mentorship and an opportunity

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Dale Farm to invest £70 million in Country Tyrone facility

  Dale Farm to invest £70 million in Country Tyrone facility

UK dairy co-operative Dale Farm is investing £70 million in its cheddar processing facility at Dunmanbridge, County Tyrone. The expansion

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