Bord Bia appoints Donal Denvir as the new general manager in Great Britain
Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, has appointed Donal Denvir as the general manager in Great Britain with immediate effect and will hold several responsibilities. Denvir will be responsible for promoting Irish products in the UK, with a particular focus on raising the...
Walmart considering listing Asda on the stock market
Following the blocked merger with Sainsbury's, Walmart is considering listing Asda on the stock market at some point in the future. Asda is owned by Walmart and its chief executive, Judith McKenna, is said to have told personnel that such listing is being considered....
Boom in UK food exports in face of Brexit says Minister at FDF Convention
Speaking at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Convention at the National Gallery in London, Minister for Investment at the Department for International Trade, Graham Stuart, said that in the first three months of the year, exports had reached £5.7 billion – a rise...
Dale Farm secures cheese supply contract with Greggs
UK dairy cooperative Dale Farm has secured a three-year contract to supply food retailer Greggs with cheese, for use in its shops across the UK. Dale Farm’s cheddar cheese, made in Northern Ireland, will be used in Greggs’ range of sandwiches, which are made up fresh...
Chilled fish comes out on top in Kantar meat, fish & poultry update
In the latest Kantar Meat, Fish & Poultry (MFP) update, chilled fish remains the star performer for the category. In the 12 weeks to 12/4/19, there have been four million more trips containing chilled fish, with 295,000 more shoppers entering the category. Nathan...
