Amid rising inflation, 53% of Irish shoppers admit that they are using more vouchers and money off coupons to do their shopping as 71% of Irish consumers say they are spending
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The UK market for plain water broke all records in 2022, according to the latest UK Water Drinks Market Reports from industry experts Zenith Global Commercial. Total consumption excluding dispense
By Rob Stevens, Market Manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection Retailers are increasingly including the requirement that food suppliers be able to prove regular testing of metal detection equipment as part
As part of the food and consumer goods industry’s shared ambition to halve the environmental impact of the UK packaging system by 2030, IGD has launched a new heatmap report
New Kantar Worldpanel data, released by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), shows the average UK shopping basket has become healthier within recent years[i]. This is based on metrics developed
Tirlán, the Irish food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands, has officially opened its new headquarters and collaborative hub at Abbey
Arla Foods Ingredients is highlighting growing consumer focus on nutrient quality as it launches a new brand for its line of microparticulated whey proteins. Recent research shows that almost 70%
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a new online platform to help manufacturers access the support needed to adopt innovation and increase their efficiency and productivity. The Food and
Guinness (brand value up 26% to €2.4 billion) has retained its position as the world’s most valuable Irish brand, according to a new report from leading brand valuation consultancy, Brand
Once again in 2023, many people have set themselves the goal of following a healthier, more balanced diet. Most consumers expect more from food and beverages than just naturalness and
In 2022, ALDI sourced €1.1 billion of locally produced food and drink from Irish suppliers. In total, ALDI partnered with over 330 Irish producers throughout the year, including long-term relationships with Twomey’s
Pembrokeshire Creamery Limited (PCL) has started construction of a 3,000 square metre liquid milk bottling centre in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, West Wales. The £12.5 million investment is supported by £5 million
HEINEKEN Ireland has appointed Sharon Walsh (pictured) as the company’s new Managing Director. Sharon Walsh, who succeeds Maarten Schuurman, was previously the Commercial Director for HEINEKEN Ireland. She has held senior
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 the Coffer CGA Business Tracker reveals. The Tracker—produced by CGA
Live event scheduled 9th March 2023 will discuss the damaging nature of glass-in-glass contamination for food manufacturers and how x-ray inspection can help to mitigate these risks. Royston, Hertfordshire, UK.
Global exports of Scotch Whisky grew to more than £6 billion for the first time in 2022, according to figures released by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). In 2022, the
After cultured meat received FDA approval, lab-grown meat is predicted to make up nearly a quarter of all meat consumption by 2035. A recent report has highlighted the countries poised to be
The latest analysis from IRI, the data and analytics firm for FMCG brands and Retailers, reveals a €2.7 billion slump in sales of beer, wines and spirits across all European
Rademon Estate Distillery, based outside Downpatrick, has secured a distribution agreement in the US with Preiss Imports for its Irish Whiskey Bonding Company Blended Irish Whiskey; Shortcross Irish Whiskey and
Tate & Lyle PLC, a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, has announced the launch of its new brand. The rebrand of Tate & Lyle is
Irish whiskey distilleries around the island of Ireland attracted 677,000 visitors in 2022, an increase of 425 per cent on 2021 but still a third down on the pre-Covid peak
Proveye, a leader in remote sensing image analysis for agriculture, has closed a €1 million seed funding round to advance the company’s growth strategy. The funding round was led by
NIRAS has announced that its UK-based food and beverage capital investment expert, Integrated Food Projects (IFP) will rebrand and operate
Global insight provider IGD has identified six trends set to influence the global retail landscape in 2023. With inflation driving
The publication of Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects report 2022/23 reveals the value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture
Global Brands Limited has announced its purchase of the Hooch, Hooper’s, and Reef trademarks from Molson Coors Beverage Company. The
Synergy Flavors predicts that East Asian flavors will take centre stage for sports nutrition products, as outlined in its recent
Lidl Ireland has announced a new contract worth more than €17 million with Honeyvale Foods. The new deal will see
Mulrines, one of Ireland’s fastest growing indigenous food and drink businesses, is investing significantly in a new drinks and liquid
Construction company Clegg Food Projects has been appointed as principal contractor to deliver the UK’s largest fresh pasta manufacturing facility for
ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, has unveiled its third annual outlook on the global consumer trends
Kerry Group, a world leader in taste and nutrition, has launched a new tool that will support manufacturers to optimise
Following a series of successful trials, Müller Milk & Ingredients has started switching its coloured milk bottle caps to clear,
Bord Bia has appointed Emmet Doyle, from Cork city, as the first Bord Bia Organic Sector Manager. This is the
Leading UK food company, Moy Park, has secured a supply deal with, Getir, which will see eight of its Moy
The latest biannual ‘FMCG Demand Signals’ report from IRI has revealed that Private Labels now make up 36% of total FMCG
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has published the 5th edition of its Code of Practice for the Responsible Marketing and
Ballygowan, Ireland’s number one water brand, part of Britvic Ireland, has been announced as the Official Water Partner of Irish
Bord Bia has announced a €1,000,000 investment in beef marketing across key UK and EU markets this autumn to support
A new UK report by Baker & Baker, a leading European bakery products manufacturer, shows the significant opportunity for growth in the
Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has announced the launch of a
Northern Ireland-based Tayto Group has secured a deal with Asda to list three additional lines of crisps, including two new
The Compleat Food Group (TCFG), the chilled prepared food processor, has launched a White Paper advising the UK Grocery sector
Minister Martin Heydon TD, Minister of State with special responsibility for New Market Development at the Department of Agriculture, Food
Beverages associated with health benefits, sustainability and better nutrition are soaring in popularity among food service consumers, according to a
Consumers across the world associate cheese flavours with indulgence, comfort and freshness with significant variation in different regions, according to
Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited and Glanbia Ireland, a world-class food and nutrition business, will in future be known as Tirlán,
According to data from Innova Market Insights’ Global New Product Introductions report, almonds have maintained their top spot as the
Bord Bia, the semi-state agency responsible for the promotion, trade development, and marketing of Irish food, drink, and horticulture in
An Irish butter brand made using traditional methods in North Cork will soon be available in hundreds of outlets across
Danone has launched the first ever Dairy and Plants Blend baby formula, in response to parents’ desire for vegetarian and flexitarian
The UK grocery market is set to grow by 11.3% – from £216.8 billion to £241.3 billion – between 2022
Representatives from Glanbia Co-op, international dairy producer Royal A-ware and the Irish Government recently took part in the turning of
GUINNESS has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design for GUINNESS NITROSURGE and GUINNESS MICRODRAUGHT. The Red Dot