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Britvic, the FTSE 250 global soft drinks business, has partnered with Atrato Onsite Energy, a leading solar energy provider, to deliver clean energy to Britvic via an innovative 10-year Power
Bakkavor, the UK’s leading producer of fresh prepared food, is making progress on its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and food waste, as well as defining a roadmap to ensure
The total UK food and drink market is predicted to be worth £315.2 billion by 2028, experiencing a growth of 19% from 2023 (£265 billion), according to a unique new
Made Smarter has launched a whitepaper to help SME food and beverage manufacturers accelerate their net zero plans. ‘Decarbonisation through Digitalisation: manufacturing made smarter and greener with technology’ is a
Seafish, the public body supporting the UK seafood industry, has launched its Corporate Plan 2023-2028. This strategic roadmap reflects the organisation’s vision for a thriving seafood sector and its ambition
The Irish Government has announced a new investment of €32 million in the agri-food sector. The public investment will ensure the delivery of 12 important capital projects in primary food
Expected longer-term market volatility is impacting investment by the UK’s food and drink manufacturers, according to the Food and Drink Federation’s latest State of Industry report for Q1 2023. The
The most physically active consumers are the most focused on the source, naturality and nutritional quality of the protein they consume, research by Arla Foods Ingredients has found. The global
Musgrave, Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company, has announced a new multi-million euro deal with Lusk-based ready meal producer Ballymaguire Foods, valued at €170 million. The new contract
ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, has opened a new Customer Creation and Innovation Center (CCIC) in Manchester, England, serving as a UK hub for food innovation
Wall’s, the UK’s leading sausage roll brand, has announced the biggest relaunch in its history, as it aims to reinforce its reputation for high quality, great taste and exceptional value
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
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
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
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
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
Britvic Ireland and Flogas Enterprise have announced a new Customer Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) that will ensure that Ballygowan,
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has published its operating and financial results for the 12 months ending
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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
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
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
Irish-owned climate technology company ActionZero has announced a new partnership with one of Europe’s leading food companies. The Cork-based company
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
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
Live event scheduled 9th March 2023 will discuss the damaging nature of glass-in-glass contamination for food manufacturers and how x-ray
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
The latest analysis from IRI, the data and analytics firm for FMCG brands and Retailers, reveals a €2.7 billion slump
Leading natural and organic baby product retailer, The has reported immediate stock accuracy and productivity improvements since implementing the flexible
Rademon Estate Distillery, based outside Downpatrick, has secured a distribution agreement in the US with Preiss Imports for its Irish
Tate & Lyle PLC, a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, has announced the launch of
Lidl GB has announced plans to invest £4 billion in British food businesses in FY23, as the supermarket cements its
The value of Irish whiskey exports to the all-island economy exceeded €1 billion for the first time in 2022, the
Kerry Group plc, a world leading provider of taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets, has
The publication of Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects report 2022/23 reveals the value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture
Lidl Ireland has announced a new contract worth more than €17 million with Honeyvale Foods. The new deal will see
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