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- 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 create a leading UK convenience food manufacturing business with a...
- 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, to boost its innovation pipeline and increase efficiency in research,...
- 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 2025 Food & Beverage Industry Barometer conducted by Love Irish...
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Tirlán, the Irish food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands, has
Arla Foods Ingredients is highlighting growing consumer focus on nutrient quality as it launches a new brand for its line
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Diageo has announced that Sir Ivan Menezes (pictured left) has decided to retire as Chief Executive Officer and depart from
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a new online platform to help manufacturers access the support needed to
Guinness (brand value up 26% to €2.4 billion) has retained its position as the world’s most valuable Irish brand, according
Leading soft drinks business, Britvic, is announcing a further £13 million investment into a fifth canning line at its Rugby
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The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has slammed the recent decision by the Chancellor to raise duty on Scotch Whisky by
A new study by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) – the State agency that supports development of the seafood sector in
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In 2022, ALDI sourced €1.1 billion of locally produced food and drink from Irish suppliers. In total, ALDI partnered with over 330
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HEINEKEN Ireland has appointed Sharon Walsh (pictured) as the company’s new Managing Director. Sharon Walsh, who succeeds Maarten Schuurman, was previously
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The Board of Valeo Foods has announced the appointment of Ronald Kers as Group CEO, Valeo Foods Group. Ronald Kers
Global exports of Scotch Whisky grew to more than £6 billion for the first time in 2022, according to figures
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced a multi-year extension to its
After cultured meat received FDA approval, lab-grown meat is predicted to make up nearly a quarter of all meat consumption
The latest analysis from IRI, the data and analytics firm for FMCG brands and Retailers, reveals a €2.7 billion slump
Leading natural and organic baby product retailer, The has reported immediate stock accuracy and productivity improvements since implementing the flexible
AM Labels Limited (AM Labels), an award-winning supplier of complete labelling solutions including manufacturing and warehouse automation, robotics, barcoding and
Four zones, three debate stages, and over 350 exhibitors on show at the Birmingham NEC Packaging Innovations & Empack, Featuring
Rademon Estate Distillery, based outside Downpatrick, has secured a distribution agreement in the US with Preiss Imports for its Irish
Tate & Lyle PLC, a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, has announced the launch of
Irish whiskey distilleries around the island of Ireland attracted 677,000 visitors in 2022, an increase of 425 per cent on
Lidl GB has announced plans to invest £4 billion in British food businesses in FY23, as the supermarket cements its
Proveye, a leader in remote sensing image analysis for agriculture, has closed a €1 million seed funding round to advance
ALDI Ireland has agreed a new €14.7 million deal with Tipperary-based spring water producer Glenpatrick Spring Water, which will see
Drinks manufacturer Britvic has welcomed the Government’s announcement that a deposit return scheme will be established across England, Wales and
NIRAS has announced that its UK-based food and beverage capital investment expert, Integrated Food Projects (IFP) will rebrand and operate
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