ALDI Ireland has announced a new €125 million contract with supplier Dawn Meats. This is a significant contract, worth €25 million annually over the next five years. Following this contract, Dawn
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Kerry Dairy Ireland, a division of Kerry Group, has announced the official opening of its new Cheestrings facility in Charleville, County Cork. The expanded plant represents a significant investment in
UK food manufacturers pursuing digital transformation have been celebrated at the launch of the Made Smarter Adoption Awards. The Awards champion manufacturing and engineering companies who have committed to adopting technology and
ALDI’s economic contribution to Ireland in 2023 was €757 million as the retailer spent €1.1 billion with Irish suppliers, according to its latest economic impact report, ‘ALDI in Ireland, 1999-2024′. The
Müller has reached an agreement to acquire Yew Tree Dairy. Yew Tree Dairy, which is based in in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, is a family-owned dairy company producing fresh milk and
Plant-based burgers and bangers that could “revolutionise” food production in the UK have finally hit the shelves. MYCO’s pioneering range has been rolled out having been in development for well
Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky, Don Julio Tequila and Guinness, has trialed paper-based packaging for Baileys, the Original Irish Cream Liqueur. In partnership with PA Consulting, as
The latest Foodservice Price Index report from Prestige Purchasing and CGA brings encouraging news for the UK foodservice industry, with inflation rates returning towards more normal levels. The report for April 2024 indicates a significant
The UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition, PPMA Show, will return to the NEC in Birmingham between 24-26 September 2024. This pre-eminent show is renowned for bringing together a
PepsiCo, one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies, has today announced an £8 million investment in its Pipers Crisps manufacturing site in Brigg, Lincolnshire, to meet growing demand
Diageo has announced plans to invest over €100 million to decarbonise its historic St. James’s Gate site in Dublin 8, where Guinness has been brewed for 264 years. The investment
The award-winning Carlingford Oyster Company has improved efficiencies and the quality of its harvest following an investment of more than half a million euros in new machinery and production facilities.
Having received over 100 applications in 2023 from food and drinks businesses all looking for support, mentorship and an opportunity to secure prime retail shelf space, Maxol has launched year
UK dairy co-operative Dale Farm is investing £70 million in its cheddar processing facility at Dunmanbridge, County Tyrone. The expansion will mark one of the largest ever single investments by
CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index sees UK inflation dip below 10% for the first time in two years
Inflation as measured by the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) fell below 10% in March for the first time in two years. This welcome milestone for the sector follows the largest
By Kati Hope, Global Account Manager, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection This article looks at how food manufacturers can enhance the optimisation of raw material resources and reap the rewards of heightened
Campari Group has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of 100% of Beam Holdings France S.A.S. (now renamed Courvoisier Holding France S.A.S.), which in turn owns 100% of Courvoisier S.A.S.,
Arla Foods Ingredients has reached an agreement to acquire Volac’s Whey Nutrition business. The UK-based Volac group specialises in turning whey into ingredients for sports nutrition, with by- products being
Ballymena -based soft drinks manufacturer, Norbev has increased its turnover by over 50 per cent following an investment of almost £300,000 in the up-skilling of its staff. Founded in 1919,
Gen Z consumers are some of most frequent visitors to Ireland’s pubs, bars and restaurants. However, younger adults have been more affected by the cost-of-living crisis than older consumers –
Glanbia plc, the Better Nutrition company, has agreed to acquire US-based Flavor Producers LLC for an initial consideration of $300 million plus deferred consideration. Flavor Producers is a leading flavour platform
Valued at EUR2.4 billion, Guinness remains the most valuable Irish brand for the third consecutive year, according to new data from Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. Guinness continues to leverage its
Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for global, national, and emerging (GNE) brands and retailers in Europe, North America,
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, Re-turn, has achieved a significant milestone, collecting over 20 million drinks containers since its inception on
Arla Foods Ingredients is demonstrating how manufacturers can meet demand for high-protein cheese products that combine nutritional quality with indulgence.
Bord Bia has appointed two new market specialists to the North American market. These roles focus on the drinks market
One of the world’s biggest food lubricant manufacturers ROCOL has announced it will be removing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from
Farmer-owned Arla Foods, one of the world’s leading mozzarella producers, has announced its largest ever investment – €210 million –
UK food and drink manufacturers have been empowered with the vision, skills and drive to pursue smarter manufacturing through Made
Richard Williams (pictured) has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD) in the UK &
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced the appointment of Jean-Etienne Gourgues (pictured) as the new Chair of the SWA
Bord Bia has announced its international trade programme of activity for 2024 including ministerial-led trade missions and a calendar of
Armagh-based food manufacturer, Davison Canners, has invested £6 million in a new manufacturing facility outside Portadown. As a result of the
75% of the electricity now being used to make Britvic soft drinks in Great Britain – from Fruit Shoot to
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released global export figures that show the value of Scotch exports topped £5.6 billion
Britain’s number of licensed premises dropped by 0.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023, the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners reveals. The
Lidl Ireland has announced that more than €1.6 billion worth of goods and services was procured from Irish suppliers and
A third (33%) of Irish consumers have increased the frequency that they drink low and non-alcoholic alternatives in the past
The Board of Ornua Co-operative has announced the appointment of Conor Galvin (pictured) as Chief Executive. Ornua is Ireland’s largest
A new report from Oxford Economics shows that Diageo – a global leader in beverage alcohol, with brands including Johnnie
ALDI has announced that it has spent €1.1 billion with Irish suppliers in 2023, a year which saw the opening
SME manufacturers in the UK food and drink sector are the latest to secure backing from Made Smarter’s trailblazing adoption
Ireland’s first National Centre of Excellence dedicated to supporting start-up, micro and small food businesses has been officially opened in
Britvic plc has announces the appointment of Rémy Sharps as the Managing Director of Britvic Teissiere International, Britvic’s business unit
Ahascragh Distillery has been recognised as a verified member of Origin Green, Ireland’s national food and drink sustainability programme. The
The Board of Tirlán Co-operative Society Limited, the Irish agri-food business, has announced that after leading the organisation through its recent
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed the resumption of Irish beef exports to China after
In modern food manufacturing, where speed and precision intertwine, those manufacturers navigating horizontal flow wrapping lines encounter a distinct set
The contribution of the Scotch Whisky industry to the UK economy reached £7.1 billion in 2022. A new report by
IntelliAM, a new Artificial Intelligence platform to help global food and beverage companies cut downtime and boost productivity, has completed
The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports were almost €16.3 billion in 2023, according to Bord Bia’s Export
Mannok, the building products and packaging manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Dara O’Reilly (pictured centre) as its next CEO.
Flavorman, a leading custom beverage development company, has announced its annual predictions for the upcoming trends in the beverage industry
Made Smarter, a programme helping SME manufacturers in the UK food and drink sector access technology and digital skills, is