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Glanbia completes sale of mozzarella joint ventures to partner Leprino Foods

    Glanbia completes sale of mozzarella joint ventures to partner Leprino Foods

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

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Ballygowan mineral water to be produced using 100% renewable electricity harnessed from wind energy

    Ballygowan mineral water to be produced using 100% renewable electricity harnessed from wind energy

Britvic Ireland and Flogas Enterprise have announced a new Customer Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) that will ensure that Ballygowan, Ireland’s iconic water brand, is produced using 100% renewable electricity

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Ornua delivers record turnover of €3.4 billion as Kerrygold celebrates 60 years of global success

    Ornua delivers record turnover of €3.4 billion as Kerrygold celebrates 60 years of global success

Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has published its operating and financial results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2022 with group turnover rising by 36.7% to

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New Schneider Electric Easy UPS 3-Phase Modular is at the Forefront of Reliability, Scalability, and Simplicity

    New Schneider Electric Easy UPS 3-Phase Modular is at the Forefront of Reliability, Scalability, and Simplicity

Modular design with Live Swap feature for small and medium size data centres and business-critical applications.  3-Phase 50-250 kW (400V) modular UPS solution with 50 kW Live Swappable power and

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Nestlé and PAI to create joint venture for frozen pizza in Europe

    Nestlé and PAI to create joint venture for frozen pizza in Europe

Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have agreed to set up a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business in Europe, creating a dedicated player in a competitive and

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50th Irish food business achieves globally recognised standard

    50th Irish food business achieves globally recognised standard

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has announced that it has now certified more than fifty companies in Ireland to an international certification scheme for food safety management systems.

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Meeting retailers’ metal detection testing requirements

    Meeting retailers’ metal detection testing requirements

By Rob Stevens, Market Manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection Retailers are increasingly including the requirement that food suppliers be able to prove regular testing of metal detection equipment as part

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UK food and drink manufacturers driving change to support healthier eating

    UK food and drink manufacturers driving change to support healthier eating

New Kantar Worldpanel data, released by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), shows the average UK shopping basket has become healthier within recent years[i]. This is based on metrics developed

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Tirlán opens new HQ and collaboration hub in Kilkenny City

    Tirlán opens new HQ and collaboration hub in Kilkenny City

Tirlán, the Irish food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands, has officially opened its new headquarters and collaborative hub at Abbey

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Arla Foods Ingredients highlights growing consumer focus on protein quality

    Arla Foods Ingredients highlights growing consumer focus on protein quality

Arla Foods Ingredients is highlighting growing consumer focus on nutrient quality as it launches a new brand for its line of microparticulated whey proteins. Recent research shows that almost 70%

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ActionZero announces €3 million partnership with Dunbia

    ActionZero announces €3 million partnership with Dunbia

Irish-owned climate technology company ActionZero has announced a new partnership with one of Europe’s leading food companies. The Cork-based company is working with Dunbia, a division of Dawn Meats, to

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New scheme to help British food and drink manufacturers go digital

    New scheme to help British food and drink manufacturers go digital

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a new online platform to help manufacturers access the support needed to adopt innovation and increase their efficiency and productivity. The Food and

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Guinness is world’s most valuable Irish brand

    Guinness is world’s most valuable Irish brand

Guinness (brand value up 26% to €2.4 billion) has retained its position as the world’s most valuable Irish brand, according to a new report from leading brand valuation consultancy, Brand

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Britvic invests £13 million in fifth canning line at UK manufacturing site

    Britvic invests £13 million in fifth canning line at UK manufacturing site

Leading soft drinks business, Britvic, is announcing a further £13 million investment into a fifth canning line at its Rugby factory in England. Based on the Glebe Farm Industrial Estate,

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Irish seafood has one of the lowest carbon footprints of any produce in Ireland

    Irish seafood has one of the lowest carbon footprints of any produce in Ireland

A new study by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) – the State agency that supports development of the seafood sector in Ireland – has found that Irish produced seafood is among

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Food and drink manufacturers help Made Smarter reach 250th tech investment milestone

    Food and drink manufacturers help Made Smarter reach 250th tech investment milestone

Food and drink manufacturers have helped Made Smarter’s pioneering technology adoption programme reach its 250th investment milestone. Among the latest businesses to secure support from the government-funded and industry-led initiative are:

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ALDI expands Irish supplier network, adding 15 new Irish suppliers and investing €1.1 billion with Irish food and drink companies in 2022

    ALDI expands Irish supplier network, adding 15 new Irish suppliers and investing €1.1 billion with Irish food and drink companies in 2022

In 2022, ALDI sourced €1.1 billion of locally produced food and drink from Irish suppliers. In total, ALDI partnered with over 330 Irish producers throughout the year, including long-term relationships with Twomey’s

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New state-of-the-art liquid milk processing facility for Wales

    New state-of-the-art liquid milk processing facility for Wales

Pembrokeshire Creamery Limited (PCL) has started construction of a 3,000 square metre liquid milk bottling centre in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, West Wales. The £12.5 million investment is supported by £5 million

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HEINEKEN Ireland Appoints Sharon Walsh as Managing Director

    HEINEKEN Ireland Appoints Sharon Walsh as Managing Director

HEINEKEN Ireland has appointed Sharon Walsh (pictured) as the company’s new Managing Director. Sharon Walsh, who succeeds Maarten Schuurman, was previously the Commercial Director for HEINEKEN Ireland. She has held senior

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Improve Contaminant Detection and Food Safety with Dual Energy X-ray

    Improve Contaminant Detection and Food Safety with Dual Energy X-ray

With certain products, food manufacturers can realise great benefits from using dual-energy x-ray detection. Mike Pipe, Head of Global Sales of Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray, explains how the technology can improve

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Glanbia to sell its share of Mozzarella Joint Ventures in Ireland and Wales

    Glanbia to sell its share of Mozzarella Joint Ventures in Ireland and Wales

Glanbia plc and US-based Leprino Foods Company have signed a non-binding agreement for Leprino Foods to acquire full ownership of Glanbia Cheese, a leading mozzarella maker in Europe, comprising Glanbia

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Mettler-Toledo to Host a Live Webinar on Glass in Glass X- ray Inspection

    Mettler-Toledo to Host a Live Webinar on Glass in Glass X-  ray Inspection

Live event scheduled 9th March 2023 will discuss the damaging nature of glass-in-glass contamination for food manufacturers and how x-ray inspection can help to mitigate these risks.  Royston, Hertfordshire, UK.

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Scotch whisky exports over £6 billion for first time despite domestic headwinds

  Scotch whisky exports over £6 billion for first time despite domestic headwinds

Global exports of Scotch Whisky grew to more than £6 billion for the first time in 2022, according to figures

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Schneider Electric deepens its relationship with Warburtons

  Schneider Electric deepens its relationship with Warburtons

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced a multi-year extension to its

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IRI reports €2.7 billion alcohol sales slump as Europeans cut discretionary purchases to moderate the impact of inflation

  IRI reports €2.7 billion alcohol sales slump as Europeans cut discretionary purchases to moderate the impact of inflation

The latest analysis from IRI, the data and analytics firm for FMCG brands and Retailers, reveals a €2.7 billion slump

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Green Sheep Group growing up fast with new WMS solution

  Green Sheep Group growing up fast with new WMS solution

Leading natural and organic baby product retailer, The has reported immediate stock accuracy and productivity improvements since implementing the flexible

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Shortcross Irish Whiskey and poitín proving a big hit in the US

  Shortcross Irish Whiskey and poitín proving a big hit in the US

Rademon Estate Distillery, based outside Downpatrick, has secured a distribution agreement in the US with Preiss Imports for its Irish

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Tate & Lyle continues transformation journey with launch of new brand

  Tate & Lyle continues transformation journey with launch of new brand

Tate & Lyle PLC, a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, has announced the launch of

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Lidl to invest £4 billion in British food businesses in 2023

  Lidl to invest £4 billion in British food businesses in 2023

Lidl GB has announced plans to invest £4 billion in British food businesses in FY23, as the supermarket cements its

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Irish whiskey export value exceeded €1 billion for the first time in 2022

  Irish whiskey export value exceeded €1 billion for the first time in 2022

The value of Irish whiskey exports to the all-island economy exceeded €1 billion for the first time in 2022, the

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Kerry Group to sell its Sweet Ingredients Portfolio for €500 million

  Kerry Group to sell its Sweet Ingredients Portfolio for €500 million

Kerry Group plc, a world leading provider of taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets, has

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Irish food and drink exports reach record high of €16.7 billion despite challenging year

  Irish food and drink exports reach record high of €16.7 billion despite challenging year

The publication of Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects report 2022/23 reveals the value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture

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Lidl Ireland signs deal worth more than €17 million with Honeyvale Foods

  Lidl Ireland signs deal worth more than €17 million with Honeyvale Foods

Lidl Ireland has announced a new contract worth more than €17 million with Honeyvale Foods. The new deal will see

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Mulrines to invest in new drinks and liquid food manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland

  Mulrines to invest in new drinks and liquid food manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland

Mulrines, one of Ireland’s fastest growing indigenous food and drink businesses, is investing significantly in a new drinks and liquid

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St Pierre Groupe Appoints Managing Director

  St Pierre Groupe Appoints Managing Director

St Pierre Groupe has announced its new managing director following a successful buy-out process which saw the UK-based branded bakery

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Advanced Vision Inspection at Jürgen Langbein

  Advanced Vision Inspection at Jürgen Langbein

The German company Jürgen Langbein GmbH has been producing a variety of gourmet stocks, soups, sauces and pastes for more

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Dawn Meats to invest €100 million in Net Zero climate commitment

  Dawn Meats to invest €100 million in Net Zero climate commitment

Dawn Meats has announced a substantial new plan which will see the Irish meat processor target Net Zero operational emissions

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Lakeland Dairies signs new deal worth over €1 million with Lidl Ireland

  Lakeland Dairies signs new deal worth over €1 million with Lidl Ireland

Lidl Ireland has announced a new contract extension worth more than €1 million with Lakeland Dairies, based in County Cavan.

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Brewing industry to benefit from new automation solution

  Brewing industry to benefit from new automation solution

ABB has launched its ABB Ability™ BeerMaker intelligent process control solution to further support breweries in their operational efficiency through

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First Milk agrees new whey partnership with Arla Foods Ingredients

  First Milk agrees new whey partnership with Arla Foods Ingredients

British dairy co-operative, First Milk, has announced that it has agreed a new partnership with Arla Foods Ingredients to produce

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Over 90% of Irish whiskey producers have had production negatively impacted by supply chain issues

  Over 90% of Irish whiskey producers have had production negatively impacted by supply chain issues

92% of Irish whiskey producers have said that supply chain delays have negatively impacted on their recent production output and

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Specialist food manufacturer boosts productivity and turnover after Made Smarter support

  Specialist food manufacturer boosts productivity and turnover after Made Smarter support

A specialist food manufacturer has experienced a boost in productivity and is forecasting a 30% increase in turnover after investing

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£6.1 million funding boost to accelerate digitalisation among SME food and drink manufacturers

  £6.1 million funding boost to accelerate digitalisation among SME food and drink manufacturers

A trailblazing programme that has backed 2,500 manufacturers to adopt new digital technology and skills to create growth and jobs

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Opportunity for manufacturers globally to innovate in cheese-flavoured snacks – Kerry consumer research

  Opportunity for manufacturers globally to innovate in cheese-flavoured snacks – Kerry consumer research

Consumers across the world associate cheese flavours with indulgence, comfort and freshness with significant variation in different regions, according to

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Glanbia Ireland reveals new identity

  Glanbia Ireland reveals new identity

Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited and Glanbia Ireland, a world-class food and nutrition business, will in future be known as Tirlán,

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PPMA Total Show 2022 – the ‘must attend’ event this Autumn

  PPMA Total Show 2022 – the ‘must attend’ event this Autumn

With a myriad of new product launches, innovative technologies and live demonstrations of the latest smart manufacturing solutions, PPMA Total

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PPMA Total Show 2022 set to provide a platform for innovation, discovery, interactive demonstrations and information share

  PPMA Total Show 2022 set to provide a platform for innovation, discovery, interactive demonstrations and information share

PPMA TOTAL Show 2022, the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision event, is returning to the

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Software solution offers food manufacturers increased traceability

  Software solution offers food manufacturers increased traceability

With food traceability playing a critical role in the global market and continuing to grow in complexity, the global leader

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PPMA Group Awards celebrating Industry’s best to be presented at PPMA Total Show 2022

  PPMA Group Awards celebrating Industry’s best to be presented at PPMA Total Show 2022

PPMA Total 2022, the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision show, will play host to this

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UK dairy farmers warn labour shortages are threatening food production and fuelling inflationary pressures

  UK dairy farmers warn labour shortages are threatening food production and fuelling inflationary pressures

The UK’s leading dairy co-operative, Arla Foods, has warned that a chronic shortage of suitably-qualified farm workers is already reducing

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Research network to help UK agri-food industry reach net zero

  Research network to help UK agri-food industry reach net zero

A novel network of researchers is set to help the UK’s agri-food industry move one step closer to net zero.

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£3.2 million for food and drink tech hub in Scottish Highlands

  £3.2 million for food and drink tech hub in Scottish Highlands

A project to create a food and drink technology centre in the Highlands has secured more than £3.2 million investment

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Work starts on new €200 million continental cheese factory

  Work starts on new €200 million continental cheese factory

Representatives from Glanbia Co-op, international dairy producer Royal A-ware and the Irish Government recently took part in the turning of

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Small Robot Company launches robot services to 50 farms

  Small Robot Company launches robot services to 50 farms

Small Robot Company (SRC), a British agritech start-up for sustainable farming, has launched its commercial Per Plant Farming robot services.

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