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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
Glanbia plc, the better nutrition company, has announced that Siobhán Talbot has notified it of her intention to retire following ten
For the first time, Arla Foods has paid out a monthly incentive to its farmer owners’ milk price rewarding climate
New research from CGA by NIQ reveals the value of live sport in Ireland’s pubs and bars—and what suppliers can do
The hospitality industry accounted for 10% of administrations in the first six months of 2023 – the fourth highest sector
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
Britvic plc has acquired Jimmy’s Iced Coffee. Founded in 2010, Jimmy’s Iced Coffee is the fastest growing[1] ready-to-drink iced coffee
With the UK’s love of food and drink, it is no surprise that exciting innovations are always happening in the
Nestlé has introduced a versatile and cost-effective sugar reduction technology that can be applied across different product categories, with benefits
Kliro Capital Partners, a family office investment company with extensive experience in the drinks industry, has acquired 100% of the
Hospitality’s post-COVID-19 recovery is threatened by rising prices in multiple key areas, leaders have warned in the latest Business Confidence
Diageo Ireland has announced that production of Guinness 0.0 will increase by almost 300%, following an investment of €25 million
Britvic, the FTSE 250 global soft drinks business, has partnered with Atrato Onsite Energy, a leading solar energy provider, to
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has published a Water Stewardship Framework, offering research-based guidance for the Scotch Whisky industry as
Bakkavor, the UK’s leading producer of fresh prepared food, is making progress on its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and
The total UK food and drink market is predicted to be worth £315.2 billion by 2028, experiencing a growth of
Made Smarter has launched a whitepaper to help SME food and beverage manufacturers accelerate their net zero plans. ‘Decarbonisation through
Seafish, the public body supporting the UK seafood industry, has launched its Corporate Plan 2023-2028. This strategic roadmap reflects the
The Irish Government has announced a new investment of €32 million in the agri-food sector. The public investment will ensure
Expected longer-term market volatility is impacting investment by the UK’s food and drink manufacturers, according to the Food and Drink
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
A new £47 million factory in West Belfast is set to revolutionise the FMCG and Foodservice packaging and labelling market
Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, has announced a new bilateral partnership with Protein Industries Canada (PIC), looking to
Year-on-year inflation in foodservice prices rose unexpectedly to 21.4% in April 2023, according to the new edition of the CGA Prestige
Musgrave, Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company, has announced a new multi-million euro deal with Lusk-based ready meal
ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, has opened a new Customer Creation and Innovation Center (CCIC) in
PepsiCo UK & Ireland has announced a £58 million investment in its Walkers Leicester factory – the group’s biggest investment
Wall’s, the UK’s leading sausage roll brand, has announced the biggest relaunch in its history, as it aims to reinforce
Lidl Ireland has announced a new deal with Longford bakery, Panelto Foods, valued at €22 million. The new deal will
Ireland is set to become the first country in the world to mandate health labels on alcoholic drinks, alerting drinkers
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
Two food businesses are among the first recipients of the Made Smarter Awards, which celebrate excellence in manufacturing. The scheme
Lurgan-based Classic Mineral Water has made a £3.4 million investment to develop a third bottling line that will enable the
Nestlé has officially inaugurated the Institute of Agricultural Sciences to help advance sustainable food systems by delivering science-based solutions in
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has launched the X2 Series of high-performing x-ray systems to help enhance product safety at an incredible price
Tirlán (formerly Glanbia Ireland and Glanbia Co-op), Ireland’s largest farmer-owned food and nutrition business, has announced its first Annual Report
PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, is nearing completion on a €127 million investment at its Little Island production
Leading soft drinks business, Britvic, is redoubling its efforts to cut carbon emissions and save energy – with £8 million
Bord Bia and Skillnet Ireland have launched the Origin Green Academy to develop sustainability skills and talent for the Irish
Carbery Group, the international ingredients, flavours, and award-winning cheese producer, has reported a positive financial performance for the year ended
Britain has suffered a net decline of 4,593 licensed premises in the last year to March 2023, the new Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by
Glanbia plc, the better nutrition company, has completed the sale of its shareholdings in Glanbia Cheese, a leading mozzarella maker
Distill Ventures (DV) – the world’s first independent drinks accelerator devoted to building and scaling the drink brands of the
Britvic Ireland and Flogas Enterprise have announced a new Customer Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) that will ensure that Ballygowan,
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