The Board of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited has appointed Interim Chief Executive, Michael Harte (pictured right), as the Irish dairy co-operative’s new Chief Executive. Michael Harte has been a key
Agriculture
![Launch of action plans to grow seven economic priority sectors in Northern Ireland](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NorthernIrelandEconomyMinisterMurphy-505x306_c.jpeg)
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched action plans designed to enhance growth across seven of the most innovative, productive and export-orientated economic sectors. The action plans set out
![Enterprise Ireland-supported companies in the food and drink sector spent €165 million on R&D activities in 2023](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EnterpriseIrelandFoodInnovateJune2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Enterprise Ireland saw investment in R&D activities by companies it supports in the Food and Drink sector reach €165 million in 2023. 123 companies operating in the sector spent €100,000
![Lidl Ireland gives a €30 million ‘Kickstart’ to over 250 Irish producers](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/LidlHeaderResized-505x306_c.jpg)
Lidl Ireland is set to give a ‘Kickstart’ to a new batch of 48 Irish producers from across the country who successfully earned a place on the retailer’s coveted Kickstart
![Dawn Meats signs €125 million contract with ALDI](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DawnMeatsAldiJune2024-505x306_c.jpg)
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
![€104 million investment for science research in Ireland](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SFIBanner-505x306_c.jpg)
A €104 million investment in scientific research across Ireland has been announced. The funding is being allocated to four SFI Research Centres – BiOrbic Bioeconomy SFI Research Centre; FutureNeuro SFI
![Dale Farm to invest £70 million in Country Tyrone facility](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DaleFarmInvestmentMay2024-505x306_c.jpg)
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
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Invest Northern Ireland and the Department for the Economy have announced a £16.3 million investment in a new state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC), to be based at Ulster University
![Lidl Ireland announces €1.6 billion worth of goods and services procured from Irish suppliers and business partners in 2023](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LidlFebruary2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Lidl Ireland has announced that more than €1.6 billion worth of goods and services was procured from Irish suppliers and business partners by the retailer in 2023. A total of
![Nephin Energy fuels Green Gas Revolution from County Tipperary](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NephinRenewableGasFebruary2024-505x306_c.jpg)
Nephin Energy has announced the creation of its new business Nephin Renewable Gas (NRG). NRG is a newly established renewable energy company and has set up its operational headquarters in
![Tirlán announces CEO transition](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TirlanLeadershipAnnouncement2January2024-505x306_c.jpg)
The Board of Tirlán Co-operative Society Limited, the Irish agri-food business, has announced that after leading the organisation through its recent transformation and a highly successful 40-year career, Jim Bergin (pictured
![Irish food and drink exports exceed €16 billion for second consecutive year](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BordBiaExports-505x306_c.jpg)
The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports were almost €16.3 billion in 2023, according to Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects report 2023/24. Exports were impacted by inflation
![Origin Green Gold Membership 2023 Recognises Sustainability Excellence in Irish Food and Drink Sector](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BordBiaOriginGreen26-505x306_c.jpg)
Bord Bia has acknowledged the sustainability performance of 97 Irish food and drink companies that have attained Origin Green Gold Membership in 2023. Gold Membership is given to companies, which
![Record €19 billion in Irish agri-food exports](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BordBiaExports-505x306_c.jpg)
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine has published its Annual Review and Outlook for 2023, which underlines the critical importance of the agriculture, food and marine sectors to
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Ireland’s South-East is Ireland’s principal area for the production of grain for the drinks sector, is also home to a national cluster of breweries, distilleries and malt houses as well
![Irish dairy industry worth €17.6 billion to the economy](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IBECDairy-505x306_c.jpg)
Dairy Industry Ireland (DII), the Ibec association representing the sector, has unveiled a new comprehensive report that highlights the substantial economic contribution, global market potential, and commitment to sustainable practices
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Ornua, the owner of Kerrygold, has unveiled a new €40 million development at Kerrygold Park, its flagship butter production facility in Mitchelstown, County Cork, and global home of Ireland’s most
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From net zero buildings to agri-tech and semiconductors to photonics, 10 new projects will boost UK economic growth and address regional needs. The projects will combine some of the country’s
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Bakkavor, the UK’s leading producer of fresh prepared food, is making progress on its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and food waste, as well as defining a roadmap to ensure
![€32 million State investment in Irish Agri-Food sector](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EnterpriseIrelandAgriFoodJune2023-505x306_c.jpeg)
The Irish Government has announced a new investment of €32 million in the agri-food sector. The public investment will ensure the delivery of 12 important capital projects in primary food
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Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, has announced a new bilateral partnership with Protein Industries Canada (PIC), looking to develop greater connections between the food sectors in both countries
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Musgrave, Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company, has announced a new multi-million euro deal with Lusk-based ready meal producer Ballymaguire Foods, valued at €170 million. The new contract
![Boyne Valley Food Hub opens for business](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BoyneValleyFoodHubLogo-505x306_c.jpg)
A flagship food development project in the heart of one of Ireland’s richest farmland areas has been unveiled this week
![Bord Bia and Skillnet Ireland launch Origin Green Academy to develop sustainability skills and talent for the Irish food and drink industry](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BordBiaSkillnetMay2023-505x306_c.jpg)
Bord Bia and Skillnet Ireland have launched the Origin Green Academy to develop sustainability skills and talent for the Irish
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Glanbia plc, the better nutrition company, has completed the sale of its shareholdings in Glanbia Cheese, a leading mozzarella maker
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Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has published its operating and financial results for the 12 months ending
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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) partners have announced new feasibility awards to develop and improve sustainable biomanufacturing in the UK.
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Two initiatives backed by an investment of £24 million will help the UK lead the world in preparedness for pandemics
![Tirlán opens new HQ and collaboration hub in Kilkenny City](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/TirlanTruckFactory-505x306_c.jpg)
Tirlán, the Irish food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands, has
![Abbey Machinery announces new factory expansion](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AbbeyMachineryMarch2023-505x306_c.jpg)
Abbey Machinery, which is one of Ireland’s largest and most respected manufacturers of agricultural equipment, has announced the successful expansion
![ALDI expands Irish supplier network, adding 15 new Irish suppliers and investing €1.1 billion with Irish food and drink companies in 2022](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AldiStoreGalway-505x306_c.jpg)
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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Leading recycling and resource recovery specialist, Enva, has commenced construction of a new facility that will manufacture agricultural fertiliser pellets
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Live event scheduled 9th March 2023 will discuss the damaging nature of glass-in-glass contamination for food manufacturers and how x-ray
![Lidl to invest £4 billion in British food businesses in 2023](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/LidlHeaderResized-505x306_c.jpg)
Lidl GB has announced plans to invest £4 billion in British food businesses in FY23, as the supermarket cements its
![Dawn Meats to invest €100 million in Net Zero climate commitment](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DawnMeatsProducts2019Compressed-505x306_c.jpg)
Dawn Meats has announced a substantial new plan which will see the Irish meat processor target Net Zero operational emissions
![Enva expands farm plastics recycling business in Ireland](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/EnvaFarmPlastic-505x306_c.jpeg)
Enva, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading recycling and resource management companies. has completed the acquisition of Ireland’s largest
![UK Food and Beverage Sector M&As drop by 29%](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Oghma-505x306_c.jpg)
The latest UK Food and Beverage Sector M&A report from corporate finance house, Oghma Partners, shows that UK Food and
![Glanbia Ireland reveals new identity](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/TirlanAugust2022-505x306_c.jpg)
Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited and Glanbia Ireland, a world-class food and nutrition business, will in future be known as Tirlán,
![Irish Government opens second call under €100 million Brexit response scheme for Agri-Food Sector](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/TeagascCows-505x306_c.jpg)
The Irish Government has launched the second call for applications under its €100 million Scheme for the agri-food sector. The
![Research network to help UK agri-food industry reach net zero](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/UKResearchInnovationAgriculture-505x306_c.jpg)
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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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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Representatives from Glanbia Co-op, international dairy producer Royal A-ware and the Irish Government recently took part in the turning of
![Small Robot Company launches robot services to 50 farms](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SmallRobotCompany-505x306_c.jpeg)
Small Robot Company (SRC), a British agritech start-up for sustainable farming, has launched its commercial Per Plant Farming robot services.
![Teagasc Researcher Diarmuid Sheehan receives International Dairy Foods Association Research award](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/TeagascCows-505x306_c.jpg)
Diarmuid Sheehan, from the Teagasc Food Research programme, has been announced as the 2022 recipient of the International Dairy Foods
![Arla announces new 5-year growth strategy for the UK](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ArlaFoods-505x306_c.jpg)
Britain’s largest dairy co-operative, Arla Foods, is planning long-term investments in its UK supply chain, key sales channels and market
![Bord Bia CEO to step down](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/BordBiaExportsJanuary2020-505x306_c.jpg)
Bord Bia, the Irish Government agency responsible for the promotion of the food, drink, and horticulture industry globally, has announced
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Guinness is undertaking one of the most ambitious regenerative agriculture pilots to take place on the island of Ireland. Regenerative
![Green light for new €140 million continental cheese facility in Ireland](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/GlanbiaIrelandJanuary2019-505x306_c.jpg)
Glanbia Ireland, Ireland’s largest dairy processor, has welcomed the unanimous decision by the Supreme Court to uphold An Bord Pleanála’s
![Irish Government Invests €70 Million to Help Food Producers Develop and Diversify Post Brexit](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BordBiaOriginGreen25-505x306_c.jpg)
The Irish Government has announced that 22 projects in the meat and dairy sectors across the country will receive funding to
![Glanbia plc to sell its 40% holding in Glanbia Ireland to Glanbia Co-op for €307 million](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/GlanbiaIngredientsIrelandWexford-505x306_c.jpg)
Glanbia plc and Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for the sale of the PLC’s
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The global market size for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is set to reach a market value of $100 billion by
![British companies lead the way with new vertical farm in Bermondsey](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/VerticalFuture-505x306_c.jpg)
Vertical Future, a high-growth technology company specialising in controlled-environment-agriculture (CEA), is implementing its ‘Container Lab’ solutions across urban farming business,
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It is harder than ever before to be a food or agriculture company. Smaller competitors are using digital tools, novel
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Italian-owned agribusiness Sedamyl has announced major plans to expand its Yorkshire plant which will see it double production, create additional
![First Call for €100 million Brexit Scheme for Irish Agri-food Sector](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/FoodDrinkEuropeConferenceIT2017-505x306_c.jpg)
The Irish Government has opened the first call for applications under its €100m Scheme for the Agri-food sector. The Scheme
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New figures released in the annual Bord Bia Export Performance and Prospects report 2020/2021 show that the value of exports of Irish
![€100 Million Brexit Scheme For Irish Agri-food Sector](https://www.manufacturing-supply-chain.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/EnterpriseIrelandJulieSinnamon-505x306_c.jpg)
The Irish Government has launched a new €100 million Scheme for the food processing sector, in recognition of the sector’s