February 9, 2026  |  Your latest trade news

Agri-Food survey shapes regulator’s work

Legal Guide | The Agri-Food Regulator urges suppliers to complete its confidential survey, helping shape fair trading oversight across the supply chain.

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today (9 February) issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey. The...

Lidl surpasses €2bn spend with Irish suppliers

Brand Central | Retailer doubles its spend with Irish suppliers and business partners since 2022 and boosts exports by 12.5% year on year, championing Irish food on the global stage with largest ever export spend

Irish Food Trade Connect Forum returns for 2026

Brand Central | Irish Food Trade Connect Forum 2026 reunites retail and foodservice leaders to explore innovation, resilience and growth opportunities

Revenue seize contraband worth over €149,000

News | Revenue seized €149k in drugs, tobacco, alcohol and counterfeits across Dublin, Kilkenny, the Midlands and Rosslare

Furey Smyth Group shortlisted for award

Brand Central | Family-owned Eurospar retailer Furey Smyth Group shortlisted for Local Business of the Year at Irish Times awards

New openings drive Dundrum investment

Brand Central | New international and homegrown brands strengthen fashion, beauty and food & beverage offer

Shoppers seek balance while managing budgets

Brand Central | Take-home sales at the grocers grew by 3.8% in the four weeks to 25 January 2026 compared with a year ago

Corrib Oil confirms Wendy’s Tullamore

Brand Central | New Midlands restaurant and drive-thru to open this May

Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme for small businesses - CSNA

Legal Guide | The Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme is for flood-impacted businesses and groups unable to secure insurance, with applications closing on 6 March 2026

Top 7 grocery retail stories from around the world

ShelfLife’s pick of the week’s top global industry stories

Claire Tolan from Irish Distillers elected chair of Drinks Ireland

She will succeed Pat Rigney, founder and managing director of ‘The Shed Distillery of PJ Rigney’ in her new role

CPM sweeps the boards at the FMBE 2026 awards

CPM dominated the FMBE 2026 Awards in London, winning nine accolades including four golds across campaign, team and ROI

Ballygowan announced as Official Supporter of the 2027 Ryder Cup

Ballygowan becomes Official Supporter of the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, marking a major local and sustainable partnership

Petmania marks 10 years of TransPAWmation

Petmania launches year 10 of Operation TransPAWmation, addressing pet health knowledge gaps with expert-led guidance nationwide

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