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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- Seafood report shows UK import and export levels on the rise 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...
- Ireland’s total food and beverage market will reach €36.6 billion this year 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 plans to invest €126 million in whey protein facilities 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...
- Scottish food and drink sector now worth record £19 billion 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...
- Irish Whiskey distilleries welcome more than 1 million visitors 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...
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
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
Growth in the aerospace, textiles, electronics, metals and machinery industries pushed the value of UK manufacturing output to £156.5 billion in Q3 2025, according to an analysis of ONS data
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
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
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 Annual Beer Market Report. This surge reflects a clear and
The UK has climbed to 11th in global manufacturing rankings,with output valued at $279 billion, as the sector continues to punch above its weight, according to UK Manufacturing: The Facts
The Chancellor has been asked to give a lifeline to distillers in the Autumn Budget as the Scotch Whisky industry revealed there have been massive job losses since a further
In response to the US trade tariffs, Enterprise Ireland has launched two new grants to support Enterprise Ireland client companies to assess and respond to the impact of US trade
The value of UK manufacturing output grew to £155.8 billion in Q2 2025, up 1.5% (£3.8 billion) from the same period in 2024, driven primarily by a 5.8% (£1.8 billion)
Associated British Foods plc (ABF) has been evaluating a range of strategic options for Allied Bakeries, its UK bakery business. Profitability at Allied Bakeries has been increasingly challenged in recent
By Dave Sutton, Schneider Electric’s Product Marketing Manager for Industrial Automation As industrial manufacturers look to achieve more with less in 2025, businesses are exploring advanced automation architectures to balance
A new report from industrial systems integrator Austin Consultants challenges the narrative of decline in UK manufacturing and highlights how many manufacturers and manufacturing communities are thriving despite economic pressures. It also
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
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
Tirlán, the Irish farmer-owned food and nutrition co-operative, has commenced work on a major renewable energy project at its multi-purpose
Food and drink manufacturers have helped Made Smarter North West reach a major milestone — funding its 400th technology adoption
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
Mallows Bottling, the multi-award winning contract bottler of alcoholic and soft drinks, has been named Manufacturer of the Year (under
Lidl Ireland has unveiled the findings of its ‘Economic Contribution of Lidl in the Republic of Ireland’ report, commemorating 25 years of
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
The value of UK manufacturing output grew to £153.1 billion in Q1 2025, up 1.3% (£1.9 billion) from the same
The Boards of Greencore and Bakkavor have agreed the terms of a recommended acquisition of Bakkavor in a deal that will
One of Ireland’s leading renewable energy providers, MarVal Power, has successfully completed a major solar energy project for TINE Ireland Ltd,
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
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
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
People across the UK will be asked to share their views on ultra-processed foods as part of a new project
Arla Foods has announced a proposal to invest €107.7 million into its Lockerbie site in Scotland, to support the farmer
Titanic Distillers, Belfast’s first working distillery since Prohibition, has secured a £5 million equity investment from Whiterock to expand its
Kerry Group, a global leader in taste and nutrition, has announced a new Digital Centre of Excellence, designed to increase operational
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released global export figures that show the value of Scotch exports stood at £5.4
Dungannon-based Mackle Food Company has announced a £6.3 million investment to expand its factory, enhance automation, and boost productivity. The
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