Agri Politics
The Social Democrats will introduce legislation in the coming weeks for the Agri-Food Regulator to be given the powers it needs for full transparency around grocery prices.
Agri-Business
A sample survey of Irish households suggests some weekly grocery bills may have jumped by "an average of €41 since 2022".
A review by the Competition and Markets Authority has raised concerns about Greencore's acquisition of Bakkavor.
Dairy
Supermarkets do not give 'two hoots about the farmer and how he has to work or how he has to produce milk,' according to a councillor.
Tillage
Irish Farmers Association (IFA) representatives will meet the main supermarkets to confirm the year-round availability of Irish potatoes
Grocery inflation has continued to rise, increasing from 5.43% to 5.86% over the past 12 weeks, according to new data.
A motion will be brought before the Dáil this week calling for "full transparency on profits being...
Grocery price inflation currently stands at 5.3%, compared to the same 12-week end period last year, data released by Kantar has revealed.
A burst of sunshine and warm weather encouraged shoppers to spend an extra €73 million on...
Irish shoppers spent an extra €15.3 million on seasonal Easter confectionary this year, according to the latest data from Kantar.
New study suggests that supermarkets and food retailers are failing "to get to grips with massive methane emissions in their supply chains".
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said it will address anti-competitive behaviour in the supermarket sector.
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.
An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) has today (Monday, February 10) launched its first...
Tesco said the performance of fresh food has driven "strong volume growth" in the Republic of Ireland with continued market share gains.
Today is set to be the single busiest day of the year in Irish supermarkets as shoppers stock up on their Christmas table essentials.
N.Ireland
Heavy discounting by supermarkets of vegetables before Christmas is "extremely concerning, the UFU has warned.
A food retail analyst has proposed that the potato sector should seek to agree long-term supply contracts with supermarkets
Consumers buying Hallowe'en treats and Christmas staples have driven the biggest sales month this year for grocers, according to Kantar.
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.
The government in Australia has announced plans to strengthen the Food and Grocery Code of Code of Conduct.
A new report from Kantar shows grocery inflation stood 2.5% in the 12 weeks to the June 9, 2024, the lowest inflation level since March 2022.
