Seafish has published the UK’s only annual report which offers an analysis of seafood data across the entire supply chain, from catch to plate. UK Seafood in Numbers 2024, created by Seafish, the public body that supports the UK
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New research from Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) reveals Ireland’s total food and beverage (F&B) market will reach €36.6 billion this year, with a projected CAGR of +3.0% to 2030.
Tirlán, Ireland’s leading dairy processor, has announced plans for a €126 million investment in a state-of-the-art whey processing facility at its Ballyragget site in Kilkenny. The significant investment marks an
The turnover value of Scotland’s 17,000 food and drink businesses has reached a record £19 billion according to new figures revealed at a recent Scotland Food & Drink reception in
Teagasc has marked a major milestone with the official opening of the National Agricultural Sustainability Research and Innovation Centre (NASRIC) at Johnstown Castle, County Wexford. Set within the Johnstown Castle
The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA), the representative voice of Irish Whiskey producers, has announced that over one million visitors have toured Irish Whiskey distilleries in the past year, marking a
NextWave, a new national women founders accelerator programme, has started, offering tailored supports for female entrepreneurs who have founded high-potential start-ups. This ten-week programme is focused on supporting participants to
As the Autumn Budget approaches, and on the day of a collective meeting with the Exchequer Secretary, the seven trade bodies representing drinks producers across the UK have released a
After two successful years celebrating Ireland’s most exciting food and drink producers, Maxol has announced the return of its Homegrown at Maxol programme. The competition offers small and medium-sized Irish
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has announced a €31 million investment into its Knockmore Hill production facility in Lisburn. The investment will see the creation of a new high-speed
The Board of Directors of Diageo plc has appointed Sir Dave Lewis (pictured above) to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective on 1 January 2026. Dave
Nestlé has successfully completed the first part of a major upgrade of its global digital core with the world’s largest-ever SAP upgrade to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private edition. This milestone in Nestlé’s digital transformation
Lisnaskea-based Ready Egg is to invest £2.9 million to boost productivity and accelerate sales growth. The company provides a wide range of high-quality egg products to the food service and
Mark O’Sullivan (pictured left), CEO of NeuroBell, has been awarded the Enterprise Ireland High-Potential Start-Up (HPSU) Founder of the Year for 2025. NeuroBell is a medical device start-up based in Cork, founded
Innovate UK’s new ‘AgriScale’ pilot will enable agri-tech businesses to scale within the UK, strengthening the country’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and driving growth in the agri-tech sector. By focusing on
The James Hutton Institute has received a £3 million investment from Scottish Enterprise for its new high throughput phenotyping facility, part of the Advanced Plant Growth Centre (APGC), housed in
Invest Northern Ireland has offered over £4 million of financial support to businesses in the Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council area, which will lead to a total investment of
Damm, Spain’s largest brewing business, has officially opened its first brewery outside the Iberian Peninsula – The Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford, England. Strategically located between London and Birmingham, the
Panelto Foods, one of Ireland’s leading bread manufacturers, has celebrated another significant milestone in its growth journey with the announcement of a new €7 million bread line at its Longford
Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and volatility, Ireland’s food and beverage sector continues to show remarkable adaptability and strength, according to a new Bank of Ireland report, with the outlook for
The Irish economy continues to perform robustly with continued growth in consumption, employment, and tax receipts, according to the ESRI’s Quarterly Economic Commentary Forecast summary, Autumn 2025. The forecast for
Skillnet Ireland marked another successful year at the 2025 National Ploughing Championships, welcoming thousands of visitors to its stand, where businesses and members of the public learned more about the
A new report by ifac (Irish Farm Accounts Co-operative Society) reveals that while record numbers of Irish food and agribusiness leaders are optimistic about the year ahead, almost half have
Non-alcohol beer sales in Ireland grew by a 25%, whilst production grew by 77% in 2024, according to Drinks Ireland’s
The Chancellor has been asked to give a lifeline to distillers in the Autumn Budget as the Scotch Whisky industry
In response to the US trade tariffs, Enterprise Ireland has launched two new grants to support Enterprise Ireland client companies
Associated British Foods plc (ABF) has been evaluating a range of strategic options for Allied Bakeries, its UK bakery business.
Over £55 million to be invested in Mid Ulster economy, creating 450 new jobs across multiple sectors
Invest Northern Ireland has offered over £8 million of financial support to Mid Ulster businesses which will lead to a
Advise, the AI-powered data analytics platform provider, has announced its expansion into the UK, fuelled by a recent investment of
Enterprise Ireland has welcomed the clarity and certainty provided for Irish exporters with the confirmation of a 15% US tariff
Warrenpoint manufacturer DELI LITES is making a significant investment in its sandwich production and ‘heat-to-eat’ product range. A planned £12.8
Müller UK & Ireland has unveiled plans to invest significantly in its Skelmersdale site, its people and supplying farmers, following
Guala Closures, a global leader in premium and innovative closure solutions, has officially inaugurated its new state-of-the-art production facility in
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 1st
The Compleat Food Group, a major UK chilled food manufacturer, has acquired Freshpak, a leading private-label producer of added-value egg
Leading global collagen casings manufacturer Devro has embarked on a £2.9 million capital investment project to reduce carbon emissions and increase
Lidl Ireland has announced the selection of 27 new suppliers from across the island of Ireland that will join its
Enterprise Ireland has announced that its clients have achieved record exports of €36.75 billion in 2024, up 7% on 2023,
Mallows Bottling, the multi-award winning contract bottler of alcoholic and soft drinks, has been named Manufacturer of the Year (under
Northern Ireland donut brand Black Box Donuts has launched its award-winning products in over 60 SuperValu and Centra stores across
A remarkable first quarter sales performance for UK drinks manufacturers has flown in the face of low business confidence amongst
Lambay Whiskey, a partnership between the Baring family and cognac producer House of Camus, has officially opened a first of
The winners of the Insider’s Made in Northern Ireland Awards 2025 have been announced. Awards recognise the quality products and
The National Centre for Brewing and Distilling in Oakpark, Teagasc, which has been allocated funding of €2.3 million by the
The UK and EU have struck a new deal to help reduce some of the post-Brexit barriers to trade. Though
Lidl Ireland has announced the investment of more than €10 million in the construction of Ireland’s first Net Zero Energy
The Boards of Greencore and Bakkavor have agreed the terms of a recommended acquisition of Bakkavor in a deal that will
Italy-based Planet Farms, a global leader in controlled environment agriculture technology, is to invest over £25 million in a UK-based
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is reminding food businesses, including manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers to ensure that robust
Carbery Group and its taste division, Synergy Flavours, have entered a partnership with EIT Food, the world’s largest and most
Lidl Ireland has announced an expanded supply deal worth over €30 million with long-standing supplier Keohane Seafoods, which will see
67% of 18–25-year-olds think Guinness is a ‘cool’ brand, up from 22% in 2023, according to a new report from Brand
Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced their intention to merge, creating the strongest dairy co-operative in Europe. The proposed
Magnavale Ltd, one of the UK’s leading temperature-controlled food storage specialists, has announced the official opening of Magnavale Easton. The
Davy Research has released a new report analysing the potential impacts of President Trump’s tariff agenda on the Irish economy.
UK food manufacturers saw their sales revenue grow by nearly a fifth over the past year, although their performance was
Five years on from the UK’s departure from the EU, a new report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF)
Exports of Irish whiskey surpassed €1 billion in 2024. The latest figures from Bord Bia and the International Wine and
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