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 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,
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Through the Innovate UK Better Food for All competition, 47 winning projects will each receive a share of £17.4 million
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has revealed that visitor numbers to Scotch Whisky visitor centres throughout Scotland have once again
Ireland’s on premise enjoyed double-digit percentage growth in the first six months of 2023, according to CGA by NIQ’s On
Lidl Ireland has announced a major supply deal with Kildare-based cooked meats producer, O’Brien Fine Foods, valued at €60 million.
Lidl GB has officially opened its £300 million RDC – the largest Lidl warehouse in the world – marking the
Leading soft drinks manufacturer, Britvic, is investing £22.5 million in its sixth bottling line at its East London factory in
John Jordan (pictured), Chief Executive of Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, is to step down to take
To help facilitate the evolving needs of the company’s global operations and the demand for the Irish Cream Liqueur, the
Sustainability and ethical practices have become key elements of consumers’ decision-making in Ireland—with crucial consequences for on premise businesses. According
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures demonstrating that exports in the first half of 2023 are continuing
The spirits sector once again demonstrated its strength with sales in Ireland increasing by just over 6% in 2022 to
New research from CGA by NIQ reveals the value of live sport in Ireland’s pubs and bars—and what suppliers can do
IMPRESS is an industry driven project, based on sound science and centred around the EU Bioeconomy and Blue Growth strategies,
Müller Yogurt & Desserts has launched its first plant-based range in the UK and revealed the return of a retro
With the UK’s love of food and drink, it is no surprise that exciting innovations are always happening in the
Diageo Ireland has announced that production of Guinness 0.0 will increase by almost 300%, following an investment of €25 million
The total UK food and drink market is predicted to be worth £315.2 billion by 2028, experiencing a growth of
The Irish Government has announced a new investment of €32 million in the agri-food sector. The public investment will ensure
The most physically active consumers are the most focused on the source, naturality and nutritional quality of the protein they
Younger generations actively support Britain’s high street bakers, but it seems that they have distinctly different expectations from their older
Musgrave, Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company, has announced a new multi-million euro deal with Lusk-based ready meal
Wall’s, the UK’s leading sausage roll brand, has announced the biggest relaunch in its history, as it aims to reinforce
A flagship food development project in the heart of one of Ireland’s richest farmland areas has been unveiled this week
Diageo, the maker of Guinness, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, has announced a five-year business transformation program in partnership with SAP
PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, is nearing completion on a €127 million investment at its Little Island production
Distill Ventures (DV) – the world’s first independent drinks accelerator devoted to building and scaling the drink brands of the
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has published its operating and financial results for the 12 months ending
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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Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have agreed to set up a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business
As people continue to endure the cost-of-living crisis, with food inflation rising to 18.2%*, new findings from Bakkavor’s quarterly ‘State
Amid rising inflation, 53% of Irish shoppers admit that they are using more vouchers and money off coupons to do their