Dairy
The Irish Farmers' Assocation (IFA) has warned that a retailer price war could finish year-round production of milk.
The ICMSA has said it is "extremely notable" that the only people who will see their margins affected by cuts to milk costs are farmers.
Agri-Business
Aldi Ireland's reduction of retail prices on products across its milk range takes effect from today...
Brennans is the number one fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brand chosen by shoppers in Ireland according to a new report.
Various branded turkey and ham dinners are being recalled by the FSAI due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes.
Tesco has said that "increased customer satisfaction" helped to contribute to continued market share gains in Ireland and the UK.
The chairperson of the Agri-Food Regulator has indicated that he is confident that the regulator will be afforded further powers.
Irish shoppers spent an extra €15.3 million on seasonal Easter confectionary this year, according to the latest data from Kantar.
Irish grocery sales in the four weeks up to January 26 increased by 6.5% compared to the same period last year, according to Kantar.
The Agri-Food Regulator (An Rialálaí Agraibhia) has welcomed a commitment in the draft programme for government to strengthen its powers.
Tesco said the performance of fresh food has driven "strong volume growth" in the Republic of Ireland with continued market share gains.
The amount of farm-level food waste redistributed by FoodCloud as part of its Growers' Project will reach more than 200t of produce in 2024.
Today is set to be the single busiest day of the year in Irish supermarkets as shoppers stock up on their Christmas table essentials.
Rural Life
Take-home grocery sales rose by 5.4% in the four weeks to September 1, as Irish households prepared for the new school year, Kantar said.
Agri Politics
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has called for additional powers to be granted to the Agri-Food Regulator.
Representatives from the Agri-Food Regulator are seeking additional powers from Minister McConalogue for requesting information
Consumers seem to be turning to own label products, with an additional €59.2 million spent in the four weeks to August 4, according to Kantar
Grocery inflation remains at its lowest level since March 2022 despite a slight increase in the latest data published by Kantar.
Retailers have been "engaged in unjustified price cutting" of fresh milk on their shelves and should restore the price by 10 cent per litre.
Grocery price inflation stood at 2.6% in the 12 weeks to May 12, 2024, down 13.3% compared to the same period last year, according to Kantar.
The president of the IFA Francie Gorman has said that a ban on below-cost buying and selling of food is urgently needed.
Tesco has reported a strong performance for its latest financial year in both the UK and Ireland, according to its annual results.
The IFA president has called on all players in the food chain, particularly large retailers, to support fruit and vegetable growers.
