All Ireland articles – Page 33
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Irish strawb growers get the cream
The value of Irish strawberry production has increased from €16m to €21m in just two years.
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Northern Irish firms scoop food awards
Top speciality food companies across Northern Ireland won a record number of accolades this week at the Irish Great Taste Awards.
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Irish probe causes organic panic
A three-way investigation is under way following the discovery of pesticide residues in organic produce imported into the Irish Republic.
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ArticleFyffes issues warning
Fyffes has issued a warning that the rise in shipping fuel costs will have an impact on its full year results for 2006.
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Irish expansion for M&S
Marks & Spencer is reported to be planning to open 25 new stores in Ireland over the next three years.
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Irish company boosts onion production
A packer is predicting a tenfold increase in Irish onion production in the next few years.
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Ireland pledges €3m to support healthy eating
The Irish government has promised €3 million in funding to tackle obesity next year.
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Irish look to Food Dudes
The Irish have borrowed a Welsh initiative to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables, both in school and at home.
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ArticleIrish under pressure
Irish producers, facing constant price pressure, are beginning to question their futures as they struggle to find the cash to invest and meet the modern market demands. Anthony Garvey reports.
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ArticleIrish firm opens £5m plant
Wilson's Country Group (WCG) has opened a £5 million potato packing and fresh fruit processing facility.
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Irish farm incomes rise
Irish farm incomes are reported to be on the rise, up by 5.4 per cent on 2004, according to the latest data.
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ArticleAsda moving into Northern Ireland
Asda is set to move into the Ulster market following agreement with Morrison’s to purchase Safeway stores.
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ArticleTesco wins over Ireland
Tesco’s move to Ireland in the late 1990s was initially looked upon with suspicion and fear by the Irish fresh produce sector, but since then, the retailer has managed to win the hearts and minds of growers through it straightforward and innovative approach. Ed Bedington spoke to two suppliers who have been with the retailer from the start.
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ArticleIrish pepper project comes on stream
FRUIT LOGISTICA: Leading Irish producer Keelings is preparing to harvest the first of its home-produced peppers, grown as part of an €8.2 million project.
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ArticleIrish unity pays dividend
Competitors working together to help each others business? Unheard of, you might think, but over the water in Ireland the unthinkable is happening. A number of companies from across the fresh produce sector have joined forces in a bid to improve training and skills within the industry, writes Ed Bedington.
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Irish mushroom growers merge
Two of the Republic of Ireland’s biggest mushroom growers are merging to form the biggest player in Europe’s mushroom industry.
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Irish potato blight
Ireland has found it first cases this year of potato blight according to an announcement by Teagasc
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Food Dudes get green light in Ireland
The renowned Food Dude Healthy Eating Programme developed by Professor Fergus Lowe (pictured) at Bangor University has made a successful foray into Ireland.