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Investing in the latest compressor equipment and refrigeration solutions has not only boosted the performance of two of the UK’s major food manufacturers with improved efficiency, energy savings and reduced
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C&C Group, the vertically integrated premium drinks company which manufactures, markets and distributes branded beer, cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks across the UK and Ireland, has reported an operating
Since 2015, Roust has partnered with William Grant & Sons UK to manage the distribution of Russian Standard, Green Mark and Żubrówka vodkas across Off and On-Trade channels in the
The Echlinville Distillery in Kircubbin is to invest over £9 million and create 36 new jobs as it expands its facilities in the Ards Peninsula. Echlinville distills and bottles a
The joint venture between Carlsberg UK and Marston’s to form the Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company has been approved by the Competition and Markets Authority. A number of internal and legal
Kerry Group, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has has announced that it aims to reach over two billion people every day with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030. Kerry
2 Sisters Food Group, Britain’s biggest food manufacturer and one of Europe’s largest poultry processors, has agreed to sell part of its Fox’s Biscuits business to Ferrero Group for £246
East Belfast-based packaging company MSO Cleland Ltd is to tap further into growing demand for sustainable packaging by making a £5 million investment in its business and creating 35 jobs.
Complete packaging solution specially developed to offer a cost effective alternative to form-fill-seal for food, medical and DIY markets Jenton International Ltd – part of The Jenton Group (www.jenton.co.uk)
The Issa brothers, founders and co-chief executives of EG Group, a global convenience and forecourts retailer, headquartered in Blackburn, England, and investment funds managed by TDR Capital LLP, a leading
A major investment of around £31 million is flowing into the Nestlé Waters factory at Buxton in England to increase capacity, improve distribution and reduce carbon emissions. This investment further
Long known for its expertise in cheese production, international dairy, nutrition and flavours, Carbery Group is launching Carbery Dairy, a new cheese brand, specifically for the ingredients and food service
Patrick Coveney (pictured), Chief Executive Officer of Greencore Group, has been appointed President of IGD. Already an active member of IGD’s Policy Issues Council, Patrick Coveney will take on the
Norway-based Leroy Seafood has invested in a highly efficient and innovative freezing system from IQF equipment experts, Starfrost. The Helix spiral freezer has enabled the seafood processor to increase production
UK-based soft drinks manufacturer, Clearly Drinks, has announced plans to invest in a new canning facility at its headquarters in the north-east of England, which is expected to be operational from March
A packaging manufacturing company is to invest more than £2m in skills development at its West Belfast and Antrim facilities, with the firm having been backed by Invest NI. Huhtamaki
Specialist food producer European Freeze Dry has continued to expand with the recruitment of eight employees across its facilities in the UK and Denmark. The recruitment drive follows a £1.5
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an inquiry into the proposed deal by Carlsberg and Marston’s to form a joint venture beer company in the UK –
By 2050, the world population is expected to be 9 billion people. The combination of richer diets and increased population means that food production will have to be doubled in
Tesco will create 16,000 new permanent roles to support the exceptional growth in its online business. These 16,000 jobs are in addition to the 4,000 permanent jobs already created since
This summer, despite major operational obstructions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Heineken UK is rolling out its innovative 100% plastic-free cardboard topper across thousands of UK retailers. The topper
Kerry Group, the Taste & Nutrition company, has announced two changes to its Senior Leadership team. Gavin Caplis has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer for the group and Malcolm Sheil
Viscose Closures, a Swansea-based manufacturer of caps, closures and security seals, is leading the emerging ‘new normal’ in tamper evidence packaging. The company, based at Swansea Enterprise Park, provides environmentally
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To help manufacturers access expert advice to select the right inspection equipment for their products, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection is providing free
Bulk food road tanker company Abbey Logistics has reopened its food grade wash bay in Hull following significant investment in
C&C Group, a leading, vertically integrated premium drinks company which manufactures, markets and distributes branded beer, cider, wine, spirits, and
The latest UK grocery market share figures from Kantar show year-on-year supermarket sales grew by the fastest rate in over
Hygienic furniture specialist Teknomek has introduced new Dyson Airblade wash trough models that have been developed to reduce listeria risk in food
The European Commission has adopted the EU’s new Circular Economy Action Plan. It is one of the main building blocks
Kerry Group, the leading international taste and nutrition company, has confirmed that it is to invest $125 million in its
The Irish grocery market maintained steady growth of 1.3% during the 12 weeks to 23 February 2020, the latest figures
The Guinness Storehouse, Ireland’s number one visitor attraction, has officially opened the highly anticipated new Gravity Bar. Developed over three
Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) has launched the first consumer promotion of Irish beef in the USA to date, giving
In future-oriented fields such as laboratory automation or biotechnology the requirements placed on the cleaning of production facilities and their
Coca-Cola HBC has commissioned a new ‘canning line’ at its plant in Lisburn. The canning line is the second of
Sales of Jameson Irish whiskey passed a record 8 million cases in the twelve months to December 2019 as the
Lidl Ireland has announced a two-year supply deal with Kildare-based cooked meats producer, O’Brien Fine Foods (OBFF) worth €40 million.
EY has revised upwards its forecasts for the Republic of Ireland (ROI) in the firm’s latest EY Economic Eye report, thanks to
Keelings, the Irish-owned family business, has acquired Las Brisas, a pineapple farm located in Costa Rica that is highly acclaimed
Guinness and Diageo have announced that Paul Carty (pictured above) is to retire from his role as Managing Director of
Irish chicken producer Manor Farm, has won the IFSA (Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance) Best Sustainable Food Product Award 2020. Manor
By John Whelan The outbreak of the coronavirus has come at a difficult and sensitive time for China’s economy. China’s
Following a record-breaking festive season for the Irish grocery market, the buzz around Veganuary and Dry January failed to outweigh
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an Irish scheme to support long-term capital investments in the
Over one million people visited Irish whiskey distilleries and brand homes last year, the first time visitor numbers have exceeded
The Irish grocery market hit a new milestone over the Christmas period, as December sales eclipsed €1 billion for the
Bord Bia’s Export Performance and Prospects report 2019/2020 reveals a stand out 2019 performance by Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture
Enterprise Ireland has announced that it is offering up to €35,000 in funding for food and drink companies who participate in the
A new €10 million investment in Moorepark Technology Limited (MTL) has been officially opened in Fermoy, County Cork. The €10
Grocery retailers enjoyed increasing sales again in the 12 weeks to 1 December, as the market grew by 2.3% according
Independent Scottish craft brewer BrewDog has opened its 100th brewpub worldwide and its first in Ireland. BrewDog has been on
McDonald’s has launched an economic impact report, ‘McDonald’s in Ireland’, highlighting the significant economic contribution of the company in Ireland.
At its biennial Food and Drink Awards, held at the RDS Dublin, Bord Bia presented nine awards for excellence to
The Government has announced Enterprise Ireland funding of €7.2 million, over five years, for Food for Health Ireland, a Technology
Lidl has opened its new €100 million Distribution Centre in Newbridge, County Kildare. The state-of-the-art facility, which represents the single
Newbaze Ireland Nutrition Food (trading as Ireliffey) has opened its new dairy formula plant at Carrickmacross in County Monaghan, marking
All of Ireland’s major grocery retailers achieved growth again in the 12 weeks to 3 November 2019, according to the
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