Agri-Business
SETU wins the annual Great Agri-Food Debate
South East Technological University (SETU) has been named as the winner of the 9th Annual Great Agri-Food Debate, organised by...
McDonald’s
Agri-Business
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounders in US
Public health officials in the United States (US) are investigating an outbreak of E. coli infections in multiple states which have...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
McDonald's sues meat processors over alleged price-fixing
Fast food giant McDonald’s is taking a law suit in the United States where it is suing four major meat...
Beef
Dawn Meats and McDonald's launch €4.4m farm sustainability plan
Dawn Meats has announced the launch of a new sustainability programme for Irish beef farmers, which is being supported and...
Agri-Business
McDonald's reports first global drop in quarterly sales since 2020
McDonald’s has today (Tuesday, July 30) reported its first global drop in quarterly sales since 2020. Global comparable sales decreased...
Agri-Business
McDonald's opens Progressive Young Farmer programme
McDonald’s has kickstarted its search for tomorrow’s farming and food industry leaders with the launch of its Progressive Young Farmer...
Environment
McDonald's road tests new environmentally friendly cups
McDonald’s is trialling two new sustainable cups, holding its first testing event at the Temple Bar outlet in Dublin city...
Agri-Business
McDonalds opens placements at Kerry Group and Dawn Meats
McDonald’s Root2Food trainee programme has opened for applications, with two 12-month food supply chain placements available with Kerry Group and...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
N.Ireland
McDonald’s commends NI supply chain
McDonald’s celebrated 30 years of business in Northern Ireland this week and commended its suppliers in Northern Ireland for “punching...
N.Ireland
Environment is additional income opportunity - Poots
Northern Ireland agriculture minister, Edwin Poots, used his attendance at a McDonald’s event, held earlier this week, to confirm his...
Environment
McDonald’s commits to achieving net-zero emissions globally
McDonald’s has announced its global commitment to achieving net-zero emissions. It said that the move will include science-based emissions reduction targets and will see...
Rural Life
McDonald's Ireland announces launch date for first plant-based burger
McDonald’s Ireland has announced the launch date for its first ever plant-based burger. McDonald’s in the UK and Ireland said...
Agri-Business
McDonald's runs out of milkshakes in latest UK supply chain problems
Fast food company McDonald’s has become the latest restaurant chain to be hit with supply problems, as it has run...
Beef
McDonald's walk-in announcement step in the right direction for suppliers
Moves to reopen McDonald’s stores for walk-in customers could help stabilise beef markets as the hospitality sector shutdown shows no...
Sponsored
RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
McDonald's food map 'shows ingredients and farmers' behind meals
McDonald’s customers are now able to see the ingredients sourced from Ireland that make some of the fast food giant’s...
Beef
Lovin' it: People 'care more about where food is sourced' since lockdown
Appreciation for our local area and locally sourced food has increased since the introduction of Covid-19 restrictions in Ireland, according...
N.Ireland
1 in 5 litter louts admit to leaving waste in the countryside in last 3 months
One-in-five (21%) Northern Irish adults admit to being part of the litter issue, with people across the UK found to...
Rural Life
McDonald's opens 21 outlets for takeaway today as reopening continues
21 McDonald’s restaurants across Ireland will open their doors for walk-in takeaway service today, Wednesday, June 24, the multinational fast-food...