Ireland sets up post-Brexit agri-food fund
The Irish government has announced a scheme for the country's food-processing sector to support manufacturers in the wake of the…
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Ireland secures access for pigmeat exports to Mexico
Ireland has struck a deal to export its pigmeat to Mexico, the Irish government has announced. In a statement, Ireland's Department…
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Irish firms now better prepared for Brexit – but Bord Bia warns stockpiling bears risks
Food and drink manufacturers in Ireland are holding more stock than they would otherwise as part of contingency plans for…
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Irish food groups lay down targets under newly-formed Plastics Action Alliance
Plastics Action Alliance, a newly-formed collaboration between 11 Irish food companies, has laid down specific targets to eliminate single-use plastics.…
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Sainsbury’s-Asda merger – Ireland ‘launches food sector risk assessment’
The Irish government is said to be instigating a risk assessment of its food industry following the news yesterday that…
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Irish exporters enjoy another “record” year but Brexit remains “great unknown”
Ireland's food and drink exporters enjoyed another unprecedented year in 2017, despite the uncertainty generated by Britain's vote to leave…
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ABP, Fane appoint ex-Bord Bia chief Aidan Cotter to head JV
Ireland's ABP Food Group and Fane Valley Group have appointed former Bord Bia CEO Aidan Cotter as chairman of their…
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Irish food exports post record despite UK Brexit trade blow
Irish agri-food and drink exports exceeded EUR11bn (US$11.7bn) for the first time in 2016, although the UK's vote for Brexit…
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Brexit – Ireland calls for “coordinated approach” to UK’s leave vote
Michael Creed, Ireland's minister for agriculture, food and the marine today called for a coordinated approach following the UK's vote…
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Brexit – Irish food export agency Bord Bia sounds warning
The UK's departure from the EU "represents a significant challenge" to Ireland's agri-food industry, Bord Bia, the government agency that promotes…
