The 2026 M&A Review of the UK Food and Beverage sector report from corporate finance house, Oghma Partners, shows UK
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- UK food and beverage M&A activity remained resilient in 2025 The 2026 M&A Review of the UK Food and Beverage sector report from corporate finance house, Oghma Partners, shows UK deal activity remained resilient in 2025, with 133 transactions (-12%...
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- PRIAM Project underway at IMR Mullingar site Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), in collaboration with UCD, has launched PRIAM, an Enterprise Ireland-funded project set to transform chemical manufacturing through advanced design, simulation, and 3D printing of scalable microreactors....
- NexaBiome accelerates development of novel diabetic foot treatment with Scottish Enterprise funding UK biotechnology company NexaBiome Life Sciences Ltd has received continued funding from Scotland’s national economic development agency, Scottish Enterprise, to accelerate its breakthrough bacteriophage technology for the treatment of diabetic...
O&S Doors is investing £9 million to install a biomass-fuelled Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system. The investment is co-funded by
Ireland’s wind energy industry has launched its new 2026-2030 Strategy, Delivering Energy Independence, Powering Growth, setting out a clear and
Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), in collaboration with UCD, has launched PRIAM, an Enterprise Ireland-funded project set to transform chemical manufacturing
UK biotechnology company NexaBiome Life Sciences Ltd has received continued funding from Scotland’s national economic development agency, Scottish Enterprise, to
Companies supported by Enterprise Ireland now employ 232,425 people. The jobs growth translates into a net increase of 2,938 jobs
HiiROC, a leading innovator in clean hydrogen production, has received grant support from Scotland’s national economic development agency, Scottish Enterprise,
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, has announced a €125 million investment that will see the
By Oliver Selby, Head of Sales, FANUC UK The industrial automation landscape is rapidly evolving. Across manufacturing, a growing number
Greencore, the the UK’s leading convenience food manufacturer, has completed its acquisition of Bakkavor, the UK’s leading producer of fresh
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced the appointment of Rita Greenwood (pictured), Chief Investment Officer at William Grant &
For the first time in over 160 years, Scottish Engineering has appointed its first North East-based President. Kerrie Murray, Chief
Equal1 raises $60 million to accelerate quantum computing using existing semiconductor manufacturing
Equal1, a quantum semiconductor company, has raised $60 million to accelerate development of scaleable, silicon-based quantum computers and deployment of
FactoryXChange 2.0, led by Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), has secured €5.7 million in funding from the European Commission and Enterprise
Leading food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has announced Nick Reade (pictured) as its first UK Managing Director, a newly
With global demand for dairy products projected to increase over the coming decade[1], Müller UK & Ireland has outlined its
The results are in for Innovate UK’s State of Innovation 2025 report, providing annual innovation insights from UK businesses. Now
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has announced the appointment of Liam Hyland (pictured) as President of the Association. Liam is
The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 12% in 2025 to reach a record €19 billion,
Bangor-based McWhinney’s Sausages is investing £2.2 million in new equipment to increase productivity and automation. McWhinney’s will significantly increase production capacity
A Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) prototype facility has come online, demonstrating how surplus wind energy could be converted
ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is strengthening its operational footprint with the expansion of Food
New independent research published by energy transition company, Pinergy, in collaboration with iReach Insights, uncovers the primary motivations, intentions, and
December saw further signs of growth emanating from the UK manufacturing sector. Output rose for the third successive month and
December data highlighted a moderate upturn in Irish manufacturing sector performance, supported by sustained rises in output, new work and
A significant milestone in Drogheda’s journey towards becoming a leading destination for digital innovation and entrepreneurship took place recently with
Engineering sub-component manufacturer, PQE Technology, has officially opened a new 4,225 sq m purpose-built A rated NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy
IDA Ireland, with the support of Offaly County Council, has recently secured a c.26-hectare landbank in Tullamore, County Offaly for
Scotland has taken a major step in strengthening its international space industry links with the signing of a new agreement
Ibec, the group representing Irish business, has published its latest Economic Outlook, which forecasts domestic demand growth of 2.8% in
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