Agri-Business
US gives green light to GM apples
The US has given the green light to allow farmers grow two varieties of genetically modified (GM) apples. The apples,...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Frying pan at the ready! It's Pancake Tuesday!
Will you be flipping pancakes today? It’s Pancake Tuesday, otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday, and that means tomorrow marks the...
Agri-Business
Cattle truck overturns on N11
A cattle truck with live animals overturned earlier this morning on the N11. According to reports there was up to...
Agri-Business
Undeclared meat found in UK takeaway meals
Over 20% of lamb dishes in UK takeaways have undeclared meat, according to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA). The...
Agri-Business
Norbrook appoints Richard Palmer as head of global sales and marketing
Norbrook has announced the appointment of Richard Palmer as Global Head of Sales & Marketing, with effect from the beginning...
Agri-Business
Dan Kelly’s Cider to quench German thirst
Dan Kelly’s Cider – which is produced by Boyne Grove Fruit Farm in Northern Ireland – is now hitting the...
Agri-Business
Dan Kelly’s Cider to quench German thirst
Dan Kelly’s Cider – which is produced by Boyne Grove Fruit Farm in Northern Ireland – is now hitting the...
Agri-Business
US dairy industry raises concerns over regional food names in TTIP negotiations
Geographical indicators and common food name issues have been flagged by the US dairy sector as ‘issues’ during a Trans-Atlantic Trade...
Agri-Business
Glanbia announces €32m in farmer supports for 2015
Members of Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited today (Thursday) approved the payment of over €32m to farmer members through 2015. Over 6,200...
Agri-Business
'Flavoured milk to make a big impact on future drinks markets'
Flavoured milk is to be one of the key growth areas in future drinks markets, according to market analysts. Matt...
Agri-Business
Emerald Expo dairy show set for April 11 in Kildare
The Punchestown Event Centre in Co. Kildare is set to be the venue for the 2015 Emerald Expo which will...
Agri-Business
Coca-Cola milk set to shake up the US dairy category
Coca-Cola’s venture in liquid milk, with its Fairlife brand, has started with its launch in the US. Last year the...
Agri-Business
'Cheaper oil prices are here to stay, for the near future'
International oil prices are unlikely to strengthen in the near future, according to Arthur Marshall, an analyst with the UK’s...
Agri-Business
'New farming organisation built on fear and inaccurate information'
Ireland’s fledgling farming organisation, still yet to be officially named, has come under severe criticism from the IFA, which says...
Agri-Business
Global compound feed output on the rise
Global compound animal feed production increased by 2.1% last year, according to a December 2014 agri-business survey carried out by...
Agri-Business
Why 3,400 dairy farmers should say 'thanks' to Germany
Some 3,400 dairy farms would be without a home for their milk if Ireland did not have the Germany market...
Agri-Business
UK appoints inaugural agri-food counsellor in China
Greater access to the Chinese market will help bolster British agri-food prices, according to the Director of Communications at the...
Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies acquires UK frozen yogurt maker Taste Trends
Lakeland Dairies has announced the acquisition of Taste Trends Ltd – the leading UK based maker of Coolicious branded fat-free...
