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Strong Roots secures $55m investment from McCain

Irish frozen foods brand Strong Roots has agreed to a $55m investment from McCain Foods as part of a strategic partnership between the two firms.

Business • 08 Dec 21

Plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy are a booming business, as people look to reduce their diet's environmental impact

Don't have a cow: The rise of plant-based 'meats'

Concerns about the environment and our own health has boosted the ranks of those seeing a meat-free life, with numerous Irish companies trying to take a piece of the pie, writes Adam Maguire

Business • 07 Nov 21

The dessert is considered a staple of Italian cuisine

'Father of tiramisu' dies in Italy aged 93

Ado Campeol, dubbed "the father" of the world-famous tiramisu dessert, died over the weekend, the governor of the Veneto region has announced. He was 93.

World • 01 Nov 21

Camile Thai was already heavily focused on takeaway and delivery, so was well-positioned for growth during the pandemic

Camile set to hit 1,100 employees as revenues rise 23%

Numbers employed at the Brody Sweeney-led Camile Thai restaurant group are set to top 1,100 by the end of this year.

Business • 05 Oct 21

The combination of Dole Foods and Ireland's Total Produce will create the biggest fresh fruit and vegetable supplier in the world

Dole Plc cuts price target for US flotation

Irish-headquartered Dole Plc has slashed the marketed price range for its initial public offering in the United States, a move that reduced the fruit and vegetable grower's targeted valuation by more than $400m.

Business • 28 Jul 21

Aryzta last year announced a plan to shrink its business and reduce its focus to Europe

Aryzta sells North American business for $850m

Irish-Swiss food group Aryzta is to sell its North American operation to a company connected to private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg for $850m.

Business • 12 Mar 21

250 'wet' pubs in Dublin will have been kept shut for 260 consecutive days by December 1

Call for all pubs to be allowed reopen in December

The chief executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland has said that all pubs should be allowed re-open in December because the guidelines are the same for food and non-food pubs.

Business • 25 Nov 20

Bob Etchingham, Applegreen's CEO, said the first half of 2020 has been an unprecedented period due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19 hits Applegreen's H1 profits and revenues

Fuel forecourt Applegreen has reported lower revenues and profits for the six months to the end of June as a result of the enforced Covid-19 lockdown in April.

Business • 18 Sep 20

Strong Roots was founded by Sam Dennigan in 2015, with its products now sold across Europe, the US and Middle East

Strong Roots to be stocked in 2,000 Walmart stores

Irish food firm Strong Roots has struck a deal to stock 2,000 Walmart stores across the US.

Business • 17 Sep 20

Aryzta has struggled to deal with the high level of debt it built up through an aggressive acquisition spree

Sour-dough: The boardroom battle at bread-maker Aryzta

Having once enjoyed multi-billion-euro revenues, Aryzta has spent the last four years trying to free itself from a series of past management mis-steps. It now faces a shareholder revolt that could fundamentally alter its boardroom - and its future direction.

Business • 05 Sep 20

Mars Food says the affected batches 'should not be consumed'

Rice product recalled as it may contain glass

Batches of Uncle Ben's 250g Brown Basmati ready to heat microwavable rice are being recalled as there are concerns they may contain pieces of glass.

Ireland • 27 Jul 20

M&S has accessed a UK government coronavirus corporate finance scheme

M&S strengthens liquidity to cope with Covid-19 impact

Retailer Marks & Spencer said it had taken steps to secure more liquidity to help it cope with the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, and it had significant facilities available to it for 18 months.

Business • 28 Apr 20

McDonald's is the biggest buyer of Irish beef

McDonald's closure to have big impact on beef sector

The decision by fast food outlet McDonald's to close all its Irish restaurants will have a massive impact on an already struggling beef sector.

Coronavirus • 23 Mar 20

Food producers say they are putting measures in place to ensure continuity of production

Steady increase in demand for meat and dairy products

Food producers are putting measures in place to ensure continuity of production.

Coronavirus • 16 Mar 20

Dietary vegans and ethical vegans both eat a plant-based diet, but ethical vegans also try to exclude all forms of animal exploitation

Hearing to decide if veganism is 'philosophical belief'

A landmark legal hearing has begun in the UK, with a panel to decide if veganism is a "philosophical or religious belief" and thus protected in law.

World • 02 Jan 20

The products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts

Sacla recalls various pesto products

Sacla is recalling its pesto sauces because they may contain peanuts, which is not mentioned on the label.

Ireland • 22 Dec 19

The Japan focused campaign aims to promote Ireland as a great place to trade with, to invest in, as a place to study and to visit on holiday

Irish trade, food attractions in Japan focused campaign

A new, Japan-focused promotional campaign for Ireland has been launched to coincide with the Rugby World Cup.

Business • 19 Sep 19

Strong Roots raises $18.3m for expansion

Irish-based food brand Strong Roots has raised $18.3m to help fund its global expansion.

Business • 10 Sep 19

Michael Gove had said everyone would have the food they need in the event of a hard Brexit

NI retailers challenge Gove on food shortage claim

The organisation representing retailers in Northern Ireland has hit back at claims by the British Cabinet minister charged with no-deal preparations that there would be no food shortages in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Business • 02 Sep 19

The Climate Action Plan includes a commitment to halve food waste by 2030.

EPA research finds high levels of commercial food waste

250,000 tonnes of food waste are generated annually by commercial food businesses such as restaurants, shops and workplace canteens, according to new EPA-funded research

Business • 10 Jul 19

The Brexit Box includes 60 portions of freeze-dried UK favourites including chicken tikka

Brexit survival box on sale for £295

With just nine weeks to go until Britain is due to leave the European Union, a company is selling worried Britons a survival kit to help them prepare for the worst.

Business • 22 Jan 19

The food safety issues include unsuitable food storage facilities

Officers' Mess included in food safety closures

The Food Safety Authority served 109 enforcement orders on food businesses for breaches in food safety in 2018, including the Officers' Mess at Baldonnell.

Ireland • 08 Jan 19

Marks & Spencer said its half year food like-for-like sales were down 2.9%

M&S H1 sales hit by retailer's latest reinvention

Sales at Marks & Spencer fell in the first half of its financial year, with demand for clothing and food hit by disruption from the latest attempt to reinvent the famed retailer.

Business • 07 Nov 18