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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.
David Wright on 08 Apr 2020
No hiding place for Polish beef in retail
If UK supermarkets decide to stock non-UK or Irish beef, they can expect criticism from farmers.
Amy Forde on 07 Apr 2020
‘Deeply regrettable’ that Polish beef was imported – Poots
Northern Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture has raised concerns with supermarkets after a shipment of beef was imported from Poland.
Phelim O'Neill on 06 Apr 2020
Beef labelling more a threat than opportunity for Irish farmers
Appearance of Polish beef in Asda is a reminder of how open the EU single market is which in general suits Ireland as an exporter
David Wright on 03 Apr 2020
Farmers 'let down' by UK supermarkets selling Polish beef
ABP has reportedly supplied 400t of Polish beef to Sainsbury's and Asda.
Lorcan Allen on 25 Dec 2019
Stock write-downs hit profits at Mash Direct
The family-owned business was forced to take significant write-downs on stocks produced for a retail customer in the US.
Lorcan Allen on 05 Nov 2019
UK grocery watchdog has dramatically changed dysfunctional UK supermarkets
Since taking office in 2013, the UK’s grocery code adjudicator has delivered dramatic behavioural change in how UK supermarkets treat suppliers.