Anuga FoodTecq 2012
maart 22, 2012

Odenberg shows sorters, peeling systems and more at Anuga Foodtec

Food sorting, peeling and process analytics system manufacturer ODENBERG will exhibit its industry leading systems at Cologne’s Anuga FoodTec 2012 this month.
maart 12, 2012

Irish retailers and merchants challenged to return viable prices for growers

Addressing the National Potato Conference in Dublin today (Wed), IFA President John Bryan said the current loss-making situation for potato growers was unsustainable. He laid down a clear challenge to the retailers and merchants to address the serious ...
Keoghs Shamrock and sour cream potato chips (crisps)
maart 06, 2012

Irish keogh's launch shamrock-flavoured potato crisp

Irish farm business Keogh’s have launched limited edition Shamrock and Sour Cream Irish potato crisps to mark St Patrick’s Day for sale in Superquinn, select retailers and online. The Shamrock is being used for the first time as a food in the hand-coo...
 Teagasc
februari 29, 2012

Teagasc applying to field test GM potatoes as part of EU Research Study

Teagasc are applying to the EPA for a licence to undertake a series of field studies using GM potatoes resistant to potato late blight disease to determine the potential impact this technology could have on our ecosystems. As part of the 22 partner ‘A...
 King Crisps
februari 27, 2012

King Crisps using Wexford cheddar in new Cheese n'onion flavour

KING crisps have developed a new cheese n' onion flavour using Wexford cheddar. The gold coloured packet of vintage cheddar and spring onion with a Wexford logo on the front, will soon be on sale in shops all over Ireland. Called King Gold Standard W...
 Mr Tayto
februari 25, 2012

Largo Foods (Tayto) receives grant for equipment and R&D

In Ireland, the government have committed grant assistance in excess of half a million euro to Gaoth Dobhair based Largo Food Exports Ltd. The funds will be used to update equipment and for research and development into new products to be produced in ...
februari 20, 2012

Potato Promotions Group to encourage Irish Consumers to eat potatoes

In Ireland, a Potato Promotions Group is to be established to plan and implement a major marketing initiative over the next three to five years, which will address consumer perceptions about potatoes and drive demand. New research shows that almost tw...
januari 30, 2012

Crunch time for Irish crisp maker Keogh's Crisps as launch nears

Poised to become part of the €9bn national food export success story in Ireland is family enterprise, Keogh's Crisps. Just two months from launch the posh crisp brand is eyeing up export markets.
januari 16, 2012

Retailers in Ireland warned to address potato sector crisis

Ahead of an emergency meeting in the Irish Farm Centre to address the crisis in the potato sector, IFA President John Bryan said growers are facing wipeout as retailers and packers pocket up to 80% of the final consumer price and farmers go broke.
januari 05, 2012

IFA: Retailers offering unfair price to potato growers

The Irish Farmers Association said today that potato growers are being ripped off by retailers.
november 24, 2011

Irish Palates are losing their taste for Potatoes

The primacy of the Roman Catholic Church and the centrality of the pub are not the only staples of Irish life under threat. Fresh potatoes are losing their place as the carbohydrate of choice on the Irish plate, prompting a national campaign to arrest ...
november 08, 2011

Donegal Creameries buys Scottish-based seed potato grower AJ Allan.

Agri-food company Donegal Creameries has bought Scottish-based seed potato grower AJ Allan. The deal was done through Donegal's subsidiary Irish Potato Marketing, which is based in Dublin. No financial details were given. AJ Allan is based in Brechin...

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november 07, 2011

Irish Potato growers facing retail and cost challenges

The Irish Farmers’ Association has today (Mon) launched a comprehensive survey of potato growing in Ireland, Trends &Challenges in Irish Potato Production, which identifies the power of the retail multiples as an increasing threat to the viability ...
november 04, 2011

Keogh's Crisps to start potato chips production in Ireland

Ireland will soon have a new manufacturer of potato crisps: Keogh’s potato growers, the sole potato supplier to the Irish grocery retailer Superquinn, is launching a range of crisps next week. The company has already secured listings in Superquinn and...
november 03, 2011

Wet weather threatens Donegal Potato Crop

In Ireland's Donegal county, the seed potato supply for next year is under threat: Because of the wet weather, Donegal's Potato farmers face a wipeout which could endanger next year’s national crop because of the high level of native seed grown there....
september 22, 2011

Kerry Group buys Cargill's flavours business

Kerry Group, the global ingredients &flavours and consumer foods group, today confirmed that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Cargill’s global flavours business. Cargill Flavor Systems with annual revenues of approximately US$200m is be...
 Tayto
juli 17, 2011

Chips maker Intersnack increases stake in Largo Foods

Ray Coyle, founder of Irish potato crisp maker Largo Foods, is selling a 25 percent stake in the company to German snack maker Intersnack, the Sunday Times reported, citing an interview with Coyle. Coyle is selling a further 11 percent stake in the co...
juni 23, 2011

Potatoes are the most popular food in Ireland

A new study carried out by Oxfam, the international charity, has found that the potato is the most popular food stuff in Ireland.

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