Asda
Phelim O'Neill on 06 Oct 2021
New owners at Morrisons
The UK's fourth largest supermarket group follows Asda into ownership by private equity finance.
Declan O'Brien on 01 Sep 2021
ASDA move a real blow for Irish beef sector
Beef industry will have to seek other volume opportunities in the wake of ASDA's switch to 100% UK beef.
Phelim O'Neill on 26 Aug 2021
Where does Irish beef fit in the global market?
Irish beef is a premium product that has to trade in a commodity market.
Peter McCann on 25 Aug 2021
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
Phelim O'Neill on 25 Aug 2021
Asda going full British
Although it was previously announced when Asda's new owners bought the busienss from Walmart late last year, the move to all British beef is a blow to Irish farmers.
Phelim O'Neill on 22 May 2021
Winds of change: it has been a year like no other
COVID-19, Brexit and the agri-food strategy 2030 are each momentous occurrences and they combine to make this a unique time for Irish agriculture and food. Phelim O’Neill reports
Phelim O'Neill on 12 Apr 2021
Technical solutions can make Brexit work
The EU-UK Northern Ireland trade relationship is both complex and sensitive and requires a bespoke rather than an off-the-shelf solution.
Phelim O'Neill on 18 Mar 2021
Legal action will have political solution
EU needs UK co-operation to make the NI protocol work, otherwise it is back to the drawing board.
Phelim O'Neill on 25 Feb 2021
NI beef prices are €250 better than Republic
Beef prices in the North way ahead of the Republic, driven by exceptional British supermarket demand.
Peter McCann on 24 Feb 2021
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from across the farming industry in Northern Ireland
Phelim O'Neill on 07 Jan 2021
COVID-19 effect continues on retail
Retail performance continues strongly, as lockdown rules are strengthened in Britain and Ireland.
Phelim O'Neill on 27 Nov 2020
Brexit: one month to go but brinkmanship to the fore
At this stage, it is uncertain whether there will be any type of EU-UK trade deal, but the consequences of Brexit are beginning to be widely understood.
David Wright on 21 Oct 2020
NI food industry wants Stormont to act
Agri-food Processors want a grant scheme and a new marketing body set up in NI
Phelim O'Neill on 07 Oct 2020
Ireland to lose major beef customer
The announcement by Asda's new owners that they will stock all British beef means Ireland will lose one of its largest customers
Lorcan Allen on 30 Sep 2020
EG Group in pole position to land €7bn Asda takeover
EG Group is a privately owned company which operates petrol forecourts and fast food franchises in the UK, Europe, the US and Australia.
Peter McCann on 15 Jul 2020
UK food firms respond to cheap import questions
Full responses from UK food companies on their commitments around cheap food imports.
Peter McCann on 15 Jul 2020
UK food companies wary of cheap imports
Supermarket chains and food service companies are responding to customers concerns about cheap food imports. Peter McCann reports
Lorcan Allen on 24 Jun 2020
Major differential opens up between Irish and UK beef prices
Lorcan Allen analyses why a significant price differential has opened up between Irish and UK beef prices in recent weeks.
Phelim O'Neill on 27 May 2020
UK prices stand out in weak market
Prices in Britain and Northern Ireland have surged in recent times as supermarket demand drives trade.
Peter McCann on 29 Apr 2020
UK retailers commit to promoting steaks to boost sales
The closure of foodservice outlets has led to a build up of higher-value beef cuts.