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Agribusiness
Ireland’s quoted agri-food companies up a whopping 54% in 2013
Brian Leslie
"The true extent of the wider economic contribution and wealth creation of agriculture and its associated agribusinesses is often undervalued".
18 December 2013 Companies
Agri food sector needs states supports to reach full potential
Brian Leslie meets up with Aileen Cussen of Enterprise Ireland to assess the supports now available for expanding Irish food companies.
18 December 2013 News
2 Sisters Food Group profits fall
Boparan Holdings, the owner of the 2 Sisters Food Group, has reported a decline in first quarter operating profits.
Gluten free opportunities aplenty
Despite challenging markets conditions, growth opportunities exist for innovative, consumer friendly and niche food products. Brian Leslie reports.
11 December 2013 Companies
Agribusiness news in brief: Aurivo spends €5m on biomass plant
Aurivo co-op are investing €5m in a new wood-fuelled biomass plant at its dairy ingredient plant at Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon
11 December 2013 News
Agribusiness news in brief: Glanbia €500m acquisition speculation
Speculation suggests that Glanbia is on the verge of acquiring US-based CytoSport inc, a sports nutrition company
4 December 2013 Companies
Sustainability for primary agriculture and agribusiness
KPMG recently published a detailed review of what sustainability actually means to farmers, agribusiness and the wider public in New Zealand.
4 December 2013 News
Livestock buyers could be licensed to guard farmers
Should all cattle buyers face the same rules as livestock marts, which operate un der the new Property Services (Regulation) Act, 2012?
27 November 2013 Companies
Acquisitions boost Aryzta’s sales yet again
Acquisitions boost Aryzta’s sales yet again reports Agribusiness Editor Brian Leslie.
27 November 2013 News
Greencore’s profits rise 8% as opportunities unfold
Shareholders rewarded as Coveney steers Greencore to new highs despite horsemeat scandal.
27 November 2013 Companies
FBD release positive market update
FBD Holdings remain on track to hit their earnings per share target of 145-155c for the full 2013 financial year
20 November 2013 Companies
Origin- revenues dip, outlook positive
Brian Leslie reports on Origin Enterprises revenues dropping in Q1.
20 November 2013 Companies