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Food fraud or fair play? The murky business of supermarkets selling 'Irish' seafood
The major chains have adopted similar approaches in marketing fish sourced from abroad.
Will cheddar cheese be Ireland's Brexit canary in the coalmine?
Exports of the product have already plunged after the EU-exit vote.
'The system is a joke': A quarter of Irish fishing vessels caught with illegal workers
A scheme was brought in last year to protect foreign staff – but there are claims that exploitation is still rife.
'The system is a joke': A quarter of Irish fishing vessels caught with illegal workers
A scheme was brought in last year to protect foreign staff – but there are claims that exploitation is still rife.
'Our competition isn't other racecourses, it's shopping centres'
Naas Racecourse is pumping €3.5 million into a ’boutique’ redevelopment of the venue.
'Our competition isn't other racecourses, it's shopping centres'
Naas Racecourse is pumping €3.5 million into a ’boutique’ redevelopment of the venue.
The 60-year-old company buying Ireland's best horses for Chinese billionaires
BBA Ireland helps well-heeled buyers around the world find the top racing talent.
The 60-year-old company buying Ireland's best horses for Chinese billionaires
BBA Ireland helps well-heeled buyers around the world find the top racing talent.
The story behind the Irish organic dairy company that's selling cheese to the French
Waterford-based co-op the Little Milk Company exports to 17 countries worldwide.
Irish farmers want an EU ban on Brazilian meat after the country's tainted-food scandal
A two-year probe has led to allegations that exporters sold unfit products.
Irish farmers want an EU ban on Brazilian meat after the country's tainted-food scandal
A two-year probe has led to allegations that exporters sold unfit products.
The business behind the one-day-a-year shamrock industry
Ireland’s national plant is shipped all over the world for St Patrick’s Day.
The business behind the one-day-a-year shamrock industry
Ireland’s national plant is shipped all over the world for St Patrick’s Day.
Why thousands of Irish chickens could soon be stripped of their free-range status
Next Friday is D-Day for the designation, which applies to nearly half of all local eggs.
Why thousands of Irish chickens could soon be stripped of their free-range status
Next Friday is D-Day for the designation, which applies to nearly half of all local eggs.
One of Ireland's biggest companies is selling a chunk of the business behind Avonmore milk
Glanbia plans to sell a 60% stake in its dairy division for €112 million.
Food processor Dawn Farms will pump €25m into its 'meat innovation' hub in Naas
The innovation centre designs products for restaurant chains and food manufacturers.
Food processor Dawn Farms will pump €25m into its 'meat innovation' hub in Naas
The innovation centre designs products for restaurant chains and food manufacturers.
One of Ireland's biggest companies is selling a chunk of the business behind Avonmore milk
Glanbia plans to sell a 60% stake in its dairy division for €112m.
'Put down your phone and chat': What food producers should do to make it at the markets
Many of Ireland’s most successful food businesses have cut their teeth at weekend stalls.
The highs and lows of Fyffes' 30-year journey from a Dundalk grocers to a €750m Japanese exit
The fruit firm’s sale was given its final clearance this week.
The highs and lows of Fyffes' 30-year journey from a Dundalk grocers to a €750m Japanese exit
The fruit firm’s sale was given its final clearance today.
A Limerick firm that turns chicken manure into energy has signed a deal worth millions
BHSL expects to have €7 million before March to fund its expansion.
The Limerick firm turning chicken manure into energy has sealed millions from investors
BHSL expects to have €7 million before March to fund its expansion.
SuperValu has scrapped a 'free veg' promotion that outraged farmers
The IFA had accused the retailer of acting ‘unethically’.
One of Ireland's biggest mushroom farms has bought a major rival - all because of Brexit
Wexford’s Walsh Mushrooms took over Tipperary’s Golden Mushrooms as they battle a weak pound.
One of Ireland's biggest mushroom farms has bought a major rival - all because of Brexit
Wexford’s Walsh Mushrooms took over Tipperary’s Golden Mushrooms as they battle a weak pound.
One of Ireland's biggest mushroom farms has bought a major rival - all because of Brexit
Wexford’s Walsh Mushrooms took over Tipperary’s Golden Mushrooms as they battle a weak pound.
Tillage farmers call for 'humanitarian' relief after the loss of entire crops in dire harvest
The government plans a low-interest loan scheme, but many farmers are already struggling under debt.
'If it wasn't Brexit, it would be something else'
Agriculture minister Michael Creed said food producers are always reacting to some challenge.
'I always wanted to set up a business, but I couldn't take any risks when my kids were young'
Why an increasing number of people are starting new companies later in life.
Why 2017 could be a make-or-break year for the bloodstock industry
Between Brexit and potential overproduction, the Irish racehorse sector is set for turbulence.
Cricket powder and getting over the 'gross factor' - the unlikely business of edible insects
Lara Hanlon, founder of Éntomo, wants to see Ireland cultivate an entomophagy industry.
Cricket powder and getting over the 'gross factor' - the unlikely business of edible insects
Lara Hanlon, founder of Éntomo, wants to see Ireland cultivate an entomophagy industry.
Egypt reopens its beef market to Irish farmers ending 17-year ban
Five firms have got the green light to export to the major consumer market.
After a 17-year ban, Egypt has reopened its beef market to Irish farmers
Five firms have got the green light to export to the major consumer market.
Why 2017 could be a make-or-break year for the bloodstock industry
Between Brexit and potential overproduction, the Irish racehorse sector is set for turbulence.
Irish farmers have slammed supermarkets for selling cheap potatoes
The farming body said promotions on potatoes during Christmas has a big impact on the industry.
Irish farmers have slammed supermarkets for selling cheap potatoes
The farming body said promotions on potatoes during Christmas has a big impact on the industry.
A Kenmare seafood firm may rebrand for the US - because its name is slang for cannabis
Kerry’s Kush Shellfish finds itself in an unusual position as it expands outside Europe.