Jim O'Toole

Lidl Ireland Boosts Annual Investment In Irish Suppliers To €1.67bn

Lidl Ireland’s latest Impact Report shows that it produced more than €1.67 billion worth of goods and services from Irish businesses in 2024.

The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 5% last year to a reach a record €17 billion, according to Bord Bia.

ABP Food Group has become the first Irish beef processor to launch in the South Korean market by securing an export agreement with K Meat.

Dawn Meats has announced a new incentivised sustainability programme for Irish beef farmers, supported and co-funded by McDonald’s.

Bord Bia Bloom’s Food Village was booming today at an early morning business event which saw suppliers explore potential new opportunities.

Bord Bia is hosting 54 chefs and ten journalists from eight countries on a three-day trip to Ireland from 13-15 May.

Bord Bia Bloom has announced its full line up, with a focus on planet-conscious living and quality foods, ahead of the event later this month.

Protected geographical indication (PGI) Irish grass fed beef has landed on supermarket shelves for the first time.