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Britain’s manufacturers were seeing their dependence on the EU as an export market decline even before the impact of full departure and the agreement of a trade deal, according to
More international trade deals are key to the continued growth of the Irish Whiskey industry. That’s according to a new report launched by the Irish Whiskey Association. ‘Irish Whiskey Global’ is the
Leading provider of food, drink and FMCG logistics, Johnston Logistics UK, has reported a significant rise in overseas enquiries since the UK officially left the European Union in January. Since
Manufactured goods accounted for over half of UK total exports at the end of 2019 bringing in £687 billion for UK plc, but many smaller companies are still missing out
Conditions in the manufacturing sector improved at an unprecedented rate in May, as output growth strengthened and new orders rose at the quickest pace in the near three decade survey
The Irish SME Association (ISME) has announced the election of Margaret O’Rourke Doherty (pictured) as the new Chair of the National Council for the 2021-2023 term. Margaret O’Rourke Doherty is
53% of Northern Ireland’s manufacturers are expecting to raise prices over the next quarter, the highest share recorded since the time of the financial crash. According to results from the
The number of UK sectors reporting output growth doubled in February, led by a strong performance from technology equipment manufacturers, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker. The
Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, has launched a partnership with leading certification company SGS to offer a simple customs brokerage service to help companies fill in complex customs declarations correctly
Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys headed by the Jameson brand, has announced results for the first half of its financial year
Actavo Event Solutions, the events division of Actavo, has been contracted by RocDoc as its infrastructure partner for the construction and roll-out of three haulage testing centres in Dublin, Wexford
Welsh food and drink manufacturers are being encouraged to take up a free listing in an online directory which allows them to promote their products to buyers in the UK
New figures released in the annual Bord Bia Export Performance and Prospects report 2020/2021 show that the value of exports of Irish food, drink and horticulture were held to a marginal 2%
The latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) published by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) and BDO shows that almost 7 in 10 members (69%) believe that prospects
Fears over the impact of the UK’s new trading relationship with the EU and the attractiveness of the UK for both investment and talent are clouding the outlook for manufacturers
The Irish Government has launched a new €100 million Scheme for the food processing sector, in recognition of the sector’s unique exposure to the impact of Brexit. The new Capital
Following the conclusion and provisional ratification of the UK EU Trade & Cooperation Agreement, which came into force on 1 January 2021, the UK Government has published updated guidance on
The latest Commentary by the ESRI (Economic and Social Research Institute) highlights a significant recovery in the Irish economy in Q3 coinciding with the easing of restrictions over this period.
EY has revised upwards its mid-year forecasts for the Republic of Ireland in the firm’s latest Economic Eye as the resilience of the technology and pharmaceutical sectors combined with the effect of
Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the food and drink industry in Ireland, has published new economic analysis that details the need for urgent support measures for
Leaders in Scotland’s food and drink industry have written an open letter to the Prime Minister urging him and the UK Government to take urgent action to prevent the significant
The Irish Government has launched the new online Enterprise Ireland Brexit Readiness Checker to help businesses get ready for the UK’s departure at the end of the year. The Brexit Readiness
A new Enterprise Ireland survey of 600 companies on the PMI panel in Ireland, conducted in recent weeks for Enterprise Ireland by IHS Markit, revealed that customs and logistics are
Edwards, the leading supplier of vacuum and abatement services and solutions to the global semiconductor industry, announced that it is
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has launched 11 new trade advisory groups (TAGs), as part of a major new business
Open-loop pallet pooler EPAL UK & Ireland has warned businesses exporting and importing to and from the UK to ensure
Enterprise Ireland, the state agency responsible for helping Irish companies export to international markets, has reported strong levels of export
Enterprise Ireland has published a Guide to assist affected exporting companies in transitioning through the immediate and critical challenges that
The European Commission has presented a new Strategy to help Europe's industry lead the twin transitions towards climate neutrality and
The Government has announced details on the package of supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Department of Business, Enterprise
A survey conducted by Enterprise Ireland of client companies exporting to the UK has revealed that 92% see opportunities for
EY has revised upwards its forecasts for the Republic of Ireland (ROI) in the firm’s latest EY Economic Eye report, thanks to
Expected to attract more than 2,000 visitors, the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is being held
OCO Global, the international trade and investment specialist company headquartered in Belfast, has announced that it has been accepted onto
The British Irish Chamber of Commerce has congratulated UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson on his election win and urged elected
The British Irish Chamber of Commerce has appointed Peter O’Shea, Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs at ESB, as its
The Government has announced Enterprise Ireland funding of €7.2 million, over five years, for Food for Health Ireland, a Technology
The EU-Singapore trade agreement has come into force. Singapore is by far the EU's largest trading partner in the Southeast
The EU and China have concluded the negotiations on a bilateral agreement to protect 100 European Geographical Indications (GI) in China and 100 Chinese GI in
The European Commission’s science and knowledge service, the Joint Research Centre, has published a new flagship report exploring the challenges and impacts of
Invest Northern Ireland has opened a new trade, investment and innovation hub in London city to support Northern Ireland businesses
The Government has started the process of directly contacting over 220,000 companies through the Companies Registration Office highlighting the need
The Irish Government, in association with key industry partners, has launched a new support measure to help customs agents, intermediaries
As part of its Brexit response, Enterprise Ireland is continuing to proactively engage with client companies nationwide to confront the
A revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote science, technology and innovation cooperation between Ireland and China has been signed.
Three years since the UK voted to exit the European Union, Brexit preparedness is widespread amongst Ireland’s food and drinks
Despite operating in the presence of a considerable degree of uncertainty, the Irish economy continues to grow at a robust
The National Competitiveness Council has launched the ‘Cost of Doing Business in Ireland 2019’ report – a report that uses
A new study from the ESRI and the Department of Finance finds that GDP in Ireland ten years after Brexit
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the EU and Japan came into force on 1 February 2019. Businesses and consumers
Despite a year of unprecedented global volatility, involving political uncertainty, extreme weather events and continuing currency fluctuations impacting competitiveness, the
Executives around the world are cooling to the idea of investing internationally in the face of a rising trade tariff
Strong growth is likely to persist in the Irish economy through 2018 and 2019. This is indicated by rising private
Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture Andrew Doyle TD (pictured) has identified three key areas the Government is
John Cronin (pictured) of McCann FitzGerald, one of Ireland’s premier law firms, has been elected as President of the British-Irish Chamber
Dublin Airport has welcomed American Airlines’ announcement that it is to operate a new Dublin-Dallas Fort Worth summer service from
A new Prepare to Export Scorecard has been developed by Enterprise Ireland to help Irish entrepreneurs and business owners with
The British Irish Chamber of Commerce has called for the establishment of an EU-wide Brexit Mitigation Fund for industries and
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