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Retailers not playing ball with regulator
Amy Forde
A number of retailers have not provided data requested by the Agri-Food Regulator in relation to the egg supply chain.
24 July 2024 Dealer
Regulator shows its teeth
The Agri-Food Regulator now knows what it must be like for farmers to deal with the retailers.
17 July 2024 News
Burger buns recalled due to possible presence of metal pieces
Popular burger bun brands such as Brennans and Bundys, as well as some burger buns supplied to Dunnes Stores, Lidl, Supermacs and Burger King have also been recalled.
Quality Assurance needs farmer buy-in
Quality Assurance is a core requirement to supply the highest value customers for Irish beef, but farmers need to see the value in euros to be persuaded to do more.
14 July 2024 News
Tayto crisps recalled by FSAI following presence of rubber pieces
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
1 July 2024 News
Balmoral boosts summer positivity
Any business that can’t grow volume and value is immediately on the back foot.
22 May 2024 Viewpoints
Beef prices: pressure continues in trade
Adam Woods reports on this week’s beef trade, including news of another slip in quotes.
20 May 2024 Markets
Recall notice issued for raw milk made in Leitrim
The company is recalling all batches of its Lovely Leitrim Farm Fresh Raw Milk due to concerns with hygiene controls during production.
10 May 2024 News
Stormont committee to consider FFA bill
Draft legislation proposed by the farm organisation would require processors to pay farmers a minimum price for their produce.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Egg farmers warned about danger of conflicting carbon counting methods
EU plans to ban imported feed grown on deforested lands will help retailers meet their carbon footprint targets, but will not help the farming sector meet its Government emissions target.
1 May 2024 Poultry
Supermarkets are not profiteering, MLAs told
Analysis by the Competitions and Markets Authority has found supermarkets have not used food price inflation to grow their profits.
17 April 2024 Northern Ireland
No competition in marketing of organic and conventional food - Bord Bia
Bord Bia’s organic sector manager Emmet Doyle said organic and conventional Irish food target two separate consumer needs.
6 April 2024 News