Agri-Business
The European Commission has published a "transition pathway" for the agri-food processing industry in the EU.
A consultation on how to make the EU agri-food industry "greener, more digital, and resilient" is now underway, the commission has announced.
Agri-food businesses conducted more than 65% of transactions on credit last year, putting many suppliers at risk of cashflow problems.
N.Ireland
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There is clear evidence that consumers are increasingly buying Irish throughout the global health pandemic brought about by Covid-19.
The FSAI is continuing its ‘Breakfast Bites’ series of webinars, with its next webinar in March on ‘Food labelling for food businesses’.
The European Commission has created a new food labelling information system which provides a "user-friendly" IT solution for food businesses.
Rural Life
A total of €182.9 million has been allocated by the EU to the promotion of EU agri-food products in and outside the EU in 2021.
Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland and Teagasc have launched Food Works 2021 - a government-supported accelerator programme.
The European Commission's Joint Research Center is currently conducting a study on the impact of a Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Northern Ireland's only yoghurt maker, Clandeboye Estate, has announced it will invest over £2 million to expand its yoghurt business and create 13 new jobs.
Research suggests that 29% of agri-food sector employees in Ireland come from outside the country. That's according to Skillnet.
According to the latest food and agri-business report from IFAC, almost one in two sales for food businesses is delivered through direct sales.
Agri Politics
McNamee's Bakery has survived for 80 years because of the care and commitment it has shown to the community that it serves.
Northern Ireland's royal residence is set to welcome the region's top agri-food producers as one of its first major events.
Tyrone-based Cloughbane Farm has launched a new range of plant-based meals which has secured listings with Henderson Group.
More than 400 guests turned out in style to celebrate the achievements of our leading food and drink companies at the 2019 NI Food and Drink Awards.
Co. Down company Copeland Spirits has signed a 125-year lease for a distillery and visitor centre in the harbour town of Donaghadee.
Beef
Kepak Group is set to unveil its latest product innovation - 'the first' Omega 3 enriched beef - this week at a food trade fair.
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has appointed bakery boss Brian Irwin as the new chairman of its board.
The Irish agri-food industry needs to embrace diversity, particularly at board level, a meeting of agri-business professionals in Naas, this week, heard.
