N.Ireland
UFU challenges retailers on lamb sourcing
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has written to a number of major retailers challenging their lamb sourcing policies, following their lack...
Tesco
Agri-Business
Grocery sales growing at their fastest rate for over a year
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, published today for the 12 weeks ending 22 June, show...
Beef
Supermarkets beware farmers are watching
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has welcomed the launch of the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland’s (LMC) beef and...
Agri-Business
People grocery shop less often, but buy more
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland show the Irish grocery market returning to growth for the...
Agri-Business
Tesco UK to cut prices by up to a third, sparking farmer concerns
Although UK consumers will be happy to hear that Tesco has cut the price of food products, the move has...
Dairy
Retail milk war starts to heat up in the UK
According to DairyCo, three of the UK’s major food retailers have cut their retail milk prices. Tesco was the first...
Agri-Business
'Stand out from the crowd to win over UK market'
“We are a small company with big ideas for growth in the UK – how can we be successful? The...
Agri-Business
Tesco announces major supply deal with Kerry Foods
Tesco announced a major supply deal with Kerry Foods this week, which will be supplying the retailer with products for...
Agri-Business
Food price inflation falls to lowest level for a year
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, published today for the 12 weeks ending 10 November, show...
Rural Life
Lions roar for Food Appeal 2013
Tesco is supporting the Lions Club in its appeal to the Irish public to help people in need on the...
Agri-Business
Household budget fears lead to grocery market slowdown
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, published this week for the 12 weeks ending 13 October,...
Agri-Business
Cheesey does it
AgriLand talks to Ailish Durkin of Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese on the commitment and passion involved in creating an award-winning cheese....
Agri-Business
A ‘back to school’ boost for Dunnes
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, published today for the 12 weeks ending 15 September, show...
Agri-Business
Thinking outside the box
In an update on the latest packaging innovations for 2013, Bord Bia has identified the latest brands that are using...
Agri-Business
Hot spell for consumer spending, cider and icecream boost
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, published this week for the 12 weeks ending 18 August,...
Agri-Business
From small potatoes
In Focus: AgriLand talks to Tom Keogh, general manager of agri-food firm Keogh’s about the company’s meteoric success. North County...
Agri-Business
Tesco merges 131 stores with Chinese hypermarket
Tesco, one of the biggest retailers in the UK and Ireland, is set to merge its 131 stores in China with the...
Agri-Business
More consumers trust local supply
The View from Northern Ireland: The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) President Harry Sinclair is encouraged by the findings of a...
