Retailers
John Sleigh on 05 Jan 2022
One year on and Brexit far from done
Twelve months after leaving the EU, there is still a lot of issue to be resolved according to NFU Scotland.
Barry Murphy on 21 Dec 2021
Poultry farmers to protest at retailers in Cavan
A decrease in egg price by 8.4% and an increase in feed costs by 36% in the last year has put many poultry farmers in jeopardy, says the IFA.
Phelim O'Neill on 16 Dec 2021
Drop in retail food sales
Supermarket food sales are down in both Britain and Ireland as hospitality and foodservice continued to reopen in third quarter of 2021.
Barry Murphy on 15 Dec 2021
Retailers must increase price of pigmeat – IFA
Pig farmers are struggling to continue in the current climate due to considerable cost increases in electricity, gas, oil, labour and transport.
Amy Forde on 13 Dec 2021
Farmer protest at Musgrave distribution centre in Kilcock ends
Farmers at the protest had said they would stay in place, and even escalate the protest at other distribution centres, unless their demands were met. Amy Forde and Pat O'Toole report.
Barry Murphy on 29 Nov 2021
Lessons must be learned from beef taskforce failures - ICSA
The taskforce did not have the power to compel processors or retailers to co-operate with any of the independent reports it undertook, says the ICSA.
Barry Murphy on 17 Nov 2021
Labour bill on carbon labelling to prevent 'greenwashing' of foods
Having clear carbon emissions labelling on food products will enable consumers to make an informed choice on the sustainability of the food they eat, according to Labour TD Duncan Smith.
Barry Murphy on 06 Nov 2021
Farmers not getting a ‘fair cut’ of price from processor or retailer - Ryan
Minister Eamon Ryan views more carbon-efficient food production as a means of delivering a better price for farmers, one which he thinks retailers and processors will have to foot.
Adam Woods on 06 Oct 2021
Positive backend forecast for beef price
Adam Woods has some details on why the 2021 backend is pointing to a positive one for beef price.
Adam Woods on 06 Oct 2021
Beef Trends: British orders for Irish beef flow in
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory quotes for finished stock.
Adam Woods on 04 Oct 2021
Beef Trends: British retailers turn to Irish beef processors to guarantee supply
Adam Woods has the latest on this this week’s beef trade, including Monday morning’s factory quotes.
Rachel Donovan on 01 Oct 2021
Support Irish producers on National Potato Day - IFA
Consumers must be more aware of the origin of the potatoes they buy, as imports can erode the Irish market.
David Wright on 08 Sep 2021
UK extends brexit grace periods
The announcement by Lord Frost was met with a muted response from the EU.
David Wright on 08 Sep 2021
Food prices facing inflation hike
UK consumers face the prospect of significant food price rises by the end of 2021.
Jack Kennedy on 01 Sep 2021
Fresh milk consumption channels change – National Milk Agency
Each year the National Milk Agency pulls together the numbers and statistics behind the liquid milk industry in Ireland.
Phelim O'Neill on 25 Aug 2021
Retail sales drop back as normal shopping resumes
The latest Kantar data for the 12 weeks to 8 August shows retail sales are down 3.9%, reflecting the move towards normality with limited hospitality reopening.
Amii McKeever on 28 Jul 2021
Editorial: parking small frustrations in light of the bigger picture
This week many people in Ireland are getting back to work, doing their best and putting their best foot forward for their families, their farms and their country. Amii McKeever writes
Amy Forde on 04 Jun 2021
High Court refuses to grant Lidl injunction against IFA
IFA president Tim Cullinan welcomed the decision of the High Court to refuse the injunction, adding that the action was “an attempt by Lidl to silence [the] IFA”.
Peter McCann on 19 May 2021
Ulster Wool delay payments as markets recover
There will be no advanced payments from Ulster Wool for the 2021 clip.
Declan Marren on 25 Apr 2021
Finishing bulls off grass has no negative effect on eating quality
Teagasc research into finishing bulls off grass at the end of the second grazing season showed no negative effects on meat quality compared with bulls finished indoors on a high-concentrates diet.