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Revolutionizing cocoa production: Nestlé develops novel technique to get more yield from cocoa fruit

  Revolutionizing cocoa production: Nestlé develops novel technique to get more yield from cocoa fruit

Nestlé has developed a novel patented technique that utilizes up to 30% more cocoa fruit to produce chocolate while maintaining

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ABF to acquire Hovis Group, following review of strategic options for Allied Bakeries

  ABF to acquire Hovis Group, following review of strategic options for Allied Bakeries

Associated British Foods plc (ABF) has been evaluating a range of strategic options for Allied Bakeries, its UK bakery business.

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Food producers advised to strengthen foreign body detection following series of high-profile recalls

  Food producers advised to strengthen foreign body detection following series of high-profile recalls

Following a number of recent high-profile food recall cases involving plastic, stones and other potential contaminants having made their way

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Vertical farming – using digitalisation to mitigate food shortages and achieve efficiency

  Vertical farming – using digitalisation to mitigate food shortages and achieve efficiency

The technology surrounding vertical farming has the potential to provide advanced support to farmers who want to make an impact

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Dublin-based Advise expands into UK market with €1.8 million investment

  Dublin-based Advise expands into UK market with €1.8 million investment

Advise, the AI-powered data analytics platform provider, has announced its expansion into the UK, fuelled by a recent investment of

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From local roots to global reach: Pearse Lyons Distillery celebrates 8 years of growth

  From local roots to global reach: Pearse Lyons Distillery celebrates 8 years of growth

Pearse Lyons Distillery, Dublin’s only independent family-owned distillery, recently celebrated a milestone eight anniversary, having welcomed over 200,000 visitors from

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Northern Ireland food-to-go manufacturer invests £19 million to expand range and create 130 jobs

  Northern Ireland food-to-go manufacturer invests £19 million to expand range and create 130 jobs

Warrenpoint manufacturer DELI LITES is making a significant investment in its sandwich production and ‘heat-to-eat’ product range. A planned £12.8

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Müller UK & Ireland plans £45 million investment in English site

  Müller UK & Ireland plans £45 million investment in English site

Müller UK & Ireland has unveiled plans to invest significantly in its Skelmersdale site, its people and supplying farmers, following

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The Compleat Food Group acquires Freshpak

  The Compleat Food Group acquires Freshpak

The Compleat Food Group, a major UK chilled food manufacturer, has acquired Freshpak, a leading private-label producer of added-value egg

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Food and drink manufacturers help Made Smarter hit milestone 400th technology project

  Food and drink manufacturers help Made Smarter hit milestone 400th technology project

Food and drink manufacturers have helped Made Smarter North West reach a major milestone — funding its 400th technology adoption

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Projects spanning the UK to tackle food inequality unveiled

  Projects spanning the UK to tackle food inequality unveiled

Six projects across the UK have been announced to address concerns around accessibility and affordability of nutritious meals. New projects

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Devro investing £2.9 million in sustainability and productivity at Scottish site

  Devro investing £2.9 million in sustainability and productivity at Scottish site

Leading global collagen casings manufacturer Devro has embarked on a £2.9 million capital investment project to reduce carbon emissions and increase

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Lidl Ireland brings 27 new Irish suppliers onboard for 2025 Kickstart programme

  Lidl Ireland brings 27 new Irish suppliers onboard for 2025 Kickstart programme

Lidl Ireland has announced the selection of 27 new suppliers from across the island of Ireland that will join its

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Mallows Bottling crowned Manufacturer of the Year at Made in the UK Awards

  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

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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

  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

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Lidl marks 25 years in Ireland with a new economic impact report

  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

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Pork Farms launches Mini Melton Mowbray Pork Pies for Food-to-Go

  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

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Black Box Donuts products to hit supermarket shelves in Republic of Ireland

  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

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Pearse Lyons Distillery expands into the UK market and beyond

  Pearse Lyons Distillery expands into the UK market and beyond

Pearse Lyons Distillery, the family-owned Dublin-based distillery celebrated for its commitment to innovation, heritage, and sustainability, has announced a major

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ABP Demonstration Farm reports 32% lower emissions, while producing heavier, more profitable cattle

  ABP Demonstration Farm reports 32% lower emissions, while producing heavier, more profitable cattle

Research produced by ABP, over the last 10 years, from the 5,500 cattle that have gone through its Demonstration Farm

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UK drinks manufacturers defy odds with Q1 sales surge

  UK drinks manufacturers defy odds with Q1 sales surge

A remarkable first quarter sales performance for UK drinks manufacturers has flown in the face of low business confidence amongst

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Saor Water takes top prize at Enterprise Ireland’s 2025 Student Entrepreneur Awards

  Saor Water takes top prize at Enterprise Ireland’s 2025 Student Entrepreneur Awards

Ryan Ormonde and Jonathan Hoffman, from Saor Water, were named as the Enterprise Ireland Student Entrepreneurs of the Year at

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Seafish reflects on a year of progress and looks ahead to 2025/26

  Seafish reflects on a year of progress and looks ahead to 2025/26

Seafish is highlighting the progress made over the past year in supporting the UK seafood industry, including providing resources to

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Industry first for new Irish distillery

  Industry first for new Irish distillery

Lambay Whiskey, a partnership between the Baring Family and cognac producer House of Camus, has officially opened a first of its

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Soft drinks put an extra £300 million through tills in the UK licensed channel

  Soft drinks put an extra £300 million through tills in the UK licensed channel

Licensed venues operating in Britain need to present soft drinks and low and no alternatives on an equal pegging with

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Official opening of the National Centre for Brewing and Distilling, Teagasc, Oakpark, Carlow

  Official opening of the National Centre for Brewing and Distilling, Teagasc, Oakpark, Carlow

The National Centre for Brewing and Distilling in Oakpark, Teagasc, which has been allocated funding of €2.3 million by the

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Pea breakthrough could transform global farming and sustainability

  Pea breakthrough could transform global farming and sustainability

More than 160 years after Mendel’s pea experiments, scientists have created a powerful genetic map that could revolutionise farming and

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Greencore to acquire Bakkavor in £1.2 billion deal

  Greencore to acquire Bakkavor in £1.2 billion deal

The Boards of Greencore and Bakkavor have agreed the terms of a recommended acquisition of Bakkavor in a deal that will

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Nestlé to create industry-leading capabilities in bio tech and deep tech, enabled by leaner, more agile R&D organization

  Nestlé to create industry-leading capabilities in bio tech and deep tech, enabled by leaner, more agile R&D organization

Nestlé has announced the strengthening of its R&D expertise in biotechnology and the creation of a new center for deep tech,

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71% of Irish food businesses focusing on revenue growth according to 2025 Love Irish Food and Bank of Ireland food and beverage barometer

  71% of Irish food businesses focusing on revenue growth according to 2025 Love Irish Food and  Bank of Ireland food and beverage barometer

Over 70% of Irish food and drink businesses remain confident that they can sustain their revenue growth according to  the

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Frozen food riding high on wave of innovation and consumer demand

  Frozen food riding high on wave of innovation and consumer demand

Frozen food is riding high on a wave of innovation and consumer demand, according to a panel of food and

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Single biggest investment announced in vertical farming in the United Kingdom

  Single biggest investment announced in vertical farming in the United Kingdom

Italy-based Planet Farms, a global leader in controlled environment agriculture technology, is to invest over £25 million in a UK-based

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FSAI reminds Irish food businesses to comply with food safety practices for chilled and frozen coated poultry products

  FSAI reminds Irish food businesses to comply with food safety practices for chilled and frozen coated poultry products

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is reminding food businesses, including manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers to ensure that robust

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William Jackson Food Group appoints new CEO

  William Jackson Food Group appoints new CEO

William Jackson Food Group, the East-Yorkshire headquartered food business, has appointed Paul Murphy (pictured) as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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Carbery Group joins EIT Food to accelerate innovation in sustainable nutrition

  Carbery Group joins EIT Food to accelerate innovation in sustainable nutrition

Carbery Group and its taste division, Synergy Flavours, have entered a partnership with EIT Food, the world’s largest and most

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Keohane Seafoods makes a splash with new €30 million Lidl deal

  Keohane Seafoods makes a splash with new €30 million Lidl deal

Lidl Ireland has announced an expanded supply deal worth over €30 million with long-standing supplier Keohane Seafoods, which will see

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GCCA releases 2025 “Global Top 25 List” of refrigerated warehouse and logistics providers

  GCCA releases 2025 “Global Top 25 List” of refrigerated warehouse and logistics providers

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has released the association’s annual Global Top 25 List, recognizing the association’s largest temperature-controlled warehousing

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Guinness remains most valuable Irish brand, Baileys and Paddy Power lead in strength

  Guinness remains most valuable Irish brand, Baileys and Paddy Power lead in strength

67% of 18–25-year-olds think Guinness is a ‘cool’ brand, up from 22% in 2023, according to a new report from Brand

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TU Dublin, Supervalu and Local Enterprise Office launch new food and drink entrepreneurship course as part of the Food Academy Programme

  TU Dublin, Supervalu and Local Enterprise Office launch new food and drink entrepreneurship course as part of the Food Academy Programme

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) has launched its inaugural Certificate in Food Entrepreneurship, a pioneering programme developed in collaboration with

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Arla Foods and DMK Group to merge​ to create €19 billion dairy co-operative

  Arla Foods and DMK Group to merge​ to create €19 billion dairy co-operative

Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced their intention to merge, creating the strongest dairy co-operative in Europe. The proposed

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£140 million, fully automated, 101,000 pallet cold store comes online in Lincolnshire

  £140 million, fully automated, 101,000 pallet cold store comes online in Lincolnshire

Magnavale Ltd, one of the UK’s leading temperature-controlled food storage specialists, has announced the official opening of Magnavale Easton. The

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IFA reaction to 20% US tariffs

  IFA reaction to 20% US tariffs

In an initial reaction to the announcement of tariffs by US President Donald Trump, IFA (Irish Farmers’ Association) said the

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UK food manufacturers see sales surge in 2025 as appetite for British produce increases

  UK food manufacturers see sales surge in 2025 as appetite for British produce increases

UK food manufacturers saw their sales revenue grow by nearly a fifth over the past year, although their performance was

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Flat February for British hospitality as consumer spending tightens and new costs loom

  Flat February for British hospitality as consumer spending tightens and new costs loom

Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups delivered fractional like-for-like sales growth of just 0.1% in February, according to the latest CGA RSM

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ONE SeedPod to boost high-value food and drink manufacturing in Scotland

  ONE SeedPod to boost high-value food and drink manufacturing in Scotland

The ONE SeedPod food and drink industry innovation hub to boost high-value manufacturing has been launched in Aberdeen. The project,

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FDF calls for a strategic approach to EU trade, as new data reveals widening UK food and drink trade gap

  FDF calls for a strategic approach to EU trade, as new data reveals widening UK food and drink trade gap

Five years on from the UK’s departure from the EU, a new report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF)

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Winners of the 2025 Irish Food Writers’ Guild Food Awards

  Winners of the 2025  Irish Food Writers’ Guild Food Awards

“Greenwashing has infiltrated the food and drinks sector in ways many of us don’t even realise and when sustainability is

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Bushmills unveils oldest Irish Single Malt Whiskey ever released

  Bushmills unveils oldest Irish Single Malt Whiskey ever released

Bushmills Irish Whiskey, the pioneers of smooth single malt Irish whiskey, has unveiled the oldest Irish single malt ever released

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1 in 3 UK adults have decreased their consumption of ultra-processed foods in the past 12 months

Almost a third (31%) of UK adults have decreased the amount of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in their diet in the

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Irish whiskey exports exceed €1 billion

  Irish whiskey exports exceed €1 billion

Exports of Irish whiskey surpassed €1 billion in 2024. The latest figures from Bord Bia and the International Wine and

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