UK food manufacturers are riding high on a wave of newfound confidence, as figures reveal a dramatic uplift in sales revenue and purchasing. Small and mid-sized firms saw their average
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- Mallows Bottling crowned Manufacturer of the Year at Made in the UK Awards Mallows Bottling, the multi-award winning contract bottler of alcoholic and soft drinks, has been named Manufacturer of the Year (under £25 million) at the Made in the UK Awards 2025....
- Survey reveals challenges facing Irish consumers trying to balance health, convenience and sustainability in food choices with affordability – PwC 2025 Irish and Global Voice of the Consumer study A fresh wave of priorities is reshaping the trajectory of the Irish food industry, according to PwC’s 2025 Irish Voice of the Consumer study. The research, which gathered insights from...
- Lidl marks 25 years in Ireland with a new economic impact report Lidl Ireland has unveiled the findings of its ‘Economic Contribution of Lidl in the Republic of Ireland’ report, commemorating 25 years of operating in the country. Conducted by Oxford Economics, the report...
- Pork Farms launches Mini Melton Mowbray Pork Pies for Food-to-Go The UK’s no.1 pork pie brand, Pork Farms, is launching Mini Melton Mowbray Pork Pies to add more variety and branded options in Food-to-Go. The launch comes as 71% of...
- Black Box Donuts products to hit supermarket shelves in Republic of Ireland Northern Ireland donut brand Black Box Donuts has launched its award-winning products in over 60 SuperValu and Centra stores across the Republic of Ireland, in a contract worth £700,000 per...
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published its new Strategy for 2025-2029, setting out an ambitious strategic roadmap to safeguard consumer health and assure continued trust in Ireland’s
Midleton Distillery Collection, Irish Distillers’ online shop, has announced the expansion of its direct-to-consumer offering to new European markets – Italy and Spain – to meet demand for its whiskey
The Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute (KHNI) has launched its Ten Key Health and Nutrition trends for 2025, offering insights into the future of food and beverage innovation. Developed with insights
ALDI Ireland has completed the purchase of a new 60-acre site in County Kildare, investing €24 million in the Irish business. The site is strategically located, adjacent to the motorway
The latest Lloyds UK Sector Tracker reveals that in October, food and drink manufacturers recorded the fastest output growth of all sectors for the fourth consecutive month (65.3 vs. 66.1
Lidl GB is on track to invest a total of £21 billion in the British food industry by the end of FY24, exceeding its original five-year commitment of £15 billion
The Institute for Grocery Distribution (IGD) has released the report, A Net Zero Transition Plan for the UK Food System, providing a framework for the food sector to achieve 70% emissions
Kerry Group plc has entered into an agreement with Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Limited to sell Kerry Dairy Holdings (Ireland) Limited to the co-op for a total expected consideration of €500
A Belfast company, which creates the world’s only freshly batched cocktails, has attracted £1.2 million in funding to grow its business from the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (IFNI), managed
A cupcake manufacturer is among 23 more to secure backing from Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation among SME manufacturers in the UK. Cupcakes By Sophia, based in
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures revealing that exports of Scotch Whisky in the first half of
ABP Food Group has become the first Irish beef processor to launch in the South Korean market by securing an
Tate & Lyle PLC, a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, has published a new report
Drinks Ireland/Spirits, the Ibec representative group for the wider spirits sector in Ireland, has published its annual Spirits Report. The
On premise suppliers and venues need to demonstrate the ethical credentials of their brands to Ireland’s increasingly concerned consumers. That
For over 35 years the annual PPMA Show has been a highlight of the processing and packaging industry’s calendar. This
A new £46 million Agri-Food Investment Initiative to support local agri-food and drink processors in Northern Ireland has been launched. The
The latest tourism numbers for Irish whiskey distilleries with visitor experiences were announced recently at a special all-island industry gathering
Global flavour expert, Synergy Flavours, has conducted an assessment of the flavoured beer market, using data from Innova and the
Developing new science-based solutions to enhance the nutritional value, affordability and sustainability of its products is a key pillar for
More than five million beverage cartons have been sorted and fully recycled since AI powered robotic sorting was launched at Panda’s
Seafish, the public body which supports the UK seafood industry, is reflecting on progress made by working with industry and
The Board of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited has appointed Interim Chief Executive, Michael Harte (pictured right), as the Irish dairy
The boards of the Carlsberg Group and Britvic PLC have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer
Established over 35 years ago, the PPMA Show is recognised as the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition. Each
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 saw investment in R&D activities by companies it supports in the Food and Drink sector reach €165 million
Lidl Ireland is set to give a ‘Kickstart’ to a new batch of 48 Irish producers from across the country
ALDI Ireland has announced a new €125 million contract with supplier Dawn Meats. This is a significant contract, worth €25 million
Kerry Dairy Ireland, a division of Kerry Group, has announced the official opening of its new Cheestrings facility in Charleville,
UK food manufacturers pursuing digital transformation have been celebrated at the launch of the Made Smarter Adoption Awards. The Awards champion manufacturing
ALDI’s economic contribution to Ireland in 2023 was €757 million as the retailer spent €1.1 billion with Irish suppliers, according
Plant-based burgers and bangers that could “revolutionise” food production in the UK have finally hit the shelves. MYCO’s pioneering range
The UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition, PPMA Show, will return to the NEC in Birmingham between 24-26 September
PepsiCo, one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies, has today announced an £8 million investment in its Pipers
Diageo has announced plans to invest over €100 million to decarbonise its historic St. James’s Gate site in Dublin 8,
Having received over 100 applications in 2023 from food and drinks businesses all looking for support, mentorship and an opportunity
UK dairy co-operative Dale Farm is investing £70 million in its cheddar processing facility at Dunmanbridge, County Tyrone. The expansion
By Kati Hope, Global Account Manager, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection This article looks at how food manufacturers can enhance the optimisation
Arla Foods Ingredients has reached an agreement to acquire Volac’s Whey Nutrition business. The UK-based Volac group specialises in turning
Ballymena -based soft drinks manufacturer, Norbev has increased its turnover by over 50 per cent following an investment of almost
Glanbia plc, the Better Nutrition company, has agreed to acquire US-based Flavor Producers LLC for an initial consideration of $300
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