N.Ireland
Use of NI pork label by retailers welcomed
The Ulster Farmers’ Union welcomed major retailers Tesco and Lidl show of support for local pork as both retailers roll...
Tesco
N.Ireland
Use of NI pork label by retailers welcomed
The Ulster Farmers’ Union welcomed major retailers Tesco and Lidl show of support for local pork as both retailers roll...
Agri-Business
First pumpkins of the season hit the shelves
The first pumpkins of the season have been harvested this week by Keelings Farms and are on their way to...
Beef
All-island beef label now an option
It has been confirmed that a voluntary beef label has been approved by the North’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development...
Beef
Ulster farmers label meeting with Tesco a “mixed bag”
Following a meeting with representatives from Tesco to discuss a range of issues including: the crisis situation facing Northern Ireland’s...
Beef
Dawn Meats win 10 stars at Great Taste Awards
Dawn Meats has been awarded 10 stars at the prestigious Great Taste Awards, organised by the Guild of Fine Food...
Agri-Business
Dunnes performs well as Tesco’s share slides
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, published today for the 12 weeks ending July 20, show...
N.Ireland
UFU challenges retailers on lamb sourcing
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has written to a number of major retailers challenging their lamb sourcing policies, following their lack...
Agri-Business
Grocery sales growing at their fastest rate for over a year
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, published today for the 12 weeks ending 22 June, show...
Beef
Supermarkets beware farmers are watching
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has welcomed the launch of the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland’s (LMC) beef and...
Agri-Business
People grocery shop less often, but buy more
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland show the Irish grocery market returning to growth for the...
Agri-Business
Tesco UK to cut prices by up to a third, sparking farmer concerns
Although UK consumers will be happy to hear that Tesco has cut the price of food products, the move has...
Dairy
Retail milk war starts to heat up in the UK
According to DairyCo, three of the UK’s major food retailers have cut their retail milk prices. Tesco was the first...
Agri-Business
'Stand out from the crowd to win over UK market'
“We are a small company with big ideas for growth in the UK – how can we be successful? The...
Agri-Business
Tesco announces major supply deal with Kerry Foods
Tesco announced a major supply deal with Kerry Foods this week, which will be supplying the retailer with products for...
Agri-Business
Food price inflation falls to lowest level for a year
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, published today for the 12 weeks ending 10 November, show...
Rural Life
Lions roar for Food Appeal 2013
Tesco is supporting the Lions Club in its appeal to the Irish public to help people in need on the...
Agri-Business
Household budget fears lead to grocery market slowdown
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, published this week for the 12 weeks ending 13 October,...