All Ireland articles
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NewsUniversity students to debate climate targets and meat consumption
Ireland universities are set to face-off at the semi-final and final stages of this year’s Great Agri-Food Debate (GAFD) on Thursday 28th November at South East Technological University (SETU) Waterford.
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NewsKepak appoints Brian Tormey as Meat Division Ireland CEO
Kepak Group has appointed Brian Tormey as CEO of Kepak’s Meat Division Ireland.
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NewsMeat processor Kepak acquires Summit Foods to “expand its food business”
Meat producer Kepak has acquired chilled food manufacturer Summit Foods as part of its plan to further grow its food business.
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NewsABP becomes first Irish beef processor to supply the South Korean market
Processor ABP Food Group has announced that it is the first Irish beef processor to launch in the South Korean market.
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NewsDawn Meats secures beef contract in South Korean market
Processor Dawn Meats has welcomed the opening of the South Korean market to Irish beef for the first time, announcing a multi-million contract for monthly shipments with a South Korean company.Dawn Meats Grannagh showcased a range of Irish beef cuts to visiting South Korean delegation.The contract will allow Dawn Meats ...
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ReportsTighter trading outlook in Ireland
Despite ongoing cost pressures, Irish food exporters are expressing optimism for robust market growth in 2024.
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NewsBord Bia ups Irish Beef promotion with month-long campaign
Irish food board Bord Bia has said it will promote Irish beef through B2B and B2C channels during the month of March, promising to "elevate the culinary experience" for both businesses and consumers alike.Sean Deane, UK meat market specialist at Bord Bia.In partnership with food distributor Sysco GB's butchery operation, ...
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NewsSt Patrick's Day celebrated with Irish beef Patty O'Bun
Irish food board Bord Bia has worked with burger chain Patty & Bun and butcher HG Walter to promote Irish beef for St Patrick's Day, following a successful 2023 campaign.The Patty O'Bun is made from Irish Beef.The 'Patty O'Bun' burger is set to make a comeback after experiencing an "extraordinary" ...
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NewsMinisters celebrate Irish Beef receiving PGI status
Ministers of the Irish Government have hosted an event in Donegal to mark the registration of Irish Grass Fed Beef as an all island Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).The PGI award is given to products from a specified geographical area and have particular features attributable to that area.Minister for Agriculture, Food ...
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NewsScottish father and son take on Four Nations Butchers tournament
A Perth-based team made up of Richard Megahy and his son Ben, will represent Scotland at the Four Nations Butchers tournament in Ireland on Sunday 28th January.L-R: QMS Scotch Butchers Club manager Gordon Newlands, with Ben and Richard Megahy of Team Scotland and Karl Hearton from Kinnaird Butchers.The tournament will ...
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NewsIrish beef industry shows "resilience", says Bord Bia report
Irish food and horticulture board Bord Bia has unveiled its Export Performance and Prospects report, which showcases €16.3 billion (£14.1 billion) in food, drink and horticulture exports in 2023.Livestock and meat exports were down less than 1% when compared to the year prior.The board described Ireland's exports to the UK ...
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News£60m Government funding put towards food system research centres
Funding of £60 million has been allocated by UK and Irish Governments to two new research facilities set to focus on food sustainability and climate change.Researchers from the UK and Ireland will work to secure the food system and combat climate change.As part of the Co-Centres Programme, in which researchers ...
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NewsLMC welcomes progression of PGI status for Irish Grass Fed Beef
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has said that it welcomes confirmation from the European Commission that the application to have Irish Grass Fed Beef registered as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) has progressed to the final stage.Colin Smith, LMC interim chief executive.LMC interim chief executive, Colin Smith said: "In ...
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NewsKerry sees "good growth" across meat division, according to its Q3 statement
Irish manufacturer Kerry has published its Q3 Interim Management Statement for 2023, reporting 'good' growth across its Meat, Snacks and Dairy markets.Kerry is headquartered in Tralee, Ireland.According to Kerry, its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) margin increased by 10 basis points (bps) due to benefits from cost ...
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NewsCCPC clears Dawn Meat's acquisition of Kildare Chilling
The Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has given the go-ahead on Dawn Meat's acquisition of Irish-based Kildare Chilling Company.Niall Browne, CEO of Dawn Meats.The Waterford-based premium meat processor has also announced plans to invest a total of €10 million in the newly acquired facility, which is based in ...
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NewsBeef imports fall but remains up on 2022 levels
Fresh/frozen beef imports were down 780 tonnes (t) from May, sitting at 19,450t for June. However, total imports for June 2023 were up 310t from June 2022.Irish cattle prices were better than GB prices in June 2022.AHDB's latest analysis of the UK beef trade in June found that shipments of ...
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NewsLMC campaign boosts NIFQA beef and lamb sales
Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef and lamb is an increasingly popular choice for local consumers, the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has reported.Chef James Devine fronts the LMC advertising campaign, "Good Honest Food".New figures obtained by LMC show that more than nine in 10 consumers who had seen ...
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NewsQueen's University and AFBI secure funding "to revolutionise UK livestock"
Two projects by the Queen’s-AFBI Strategic Alliance have secured funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), as part of an £11.5 million UK Government campaign to "revolutionise UK livestock" and improve animal health.The projects, both of which are partnerships between Queen’s University and the Agri-Food and Biosciences ...
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NewsProgress on Irish Grass Fed Beef PGI welcomed by LMC
The European Commission has concluded that the amended application to register the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) on an all-island geography fulfils regulatory requirements. This confirms that PGI for Irish Grass Fed Beef is one step closer.LMC chief executive, Ian Stevenson: "Securing PGI status for Irish grass-fed beef could prove to ...
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NewsBord Bia appoints UK meat market specialist
Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board) has announced the appointment of Sean Deane as UK meat market specialist.Sean Deane, UK meat market specialist at Bord Bia.Sean begins his tenure at a time of positive growth for Ireland’s meat supply to the UK. The value of Irish beef exports increased by ...
