February 23, 2026  |  Your latest trade news

Kerry Group revenue dips despite volume growth

Brand Central | Kerry Group reports lower revenues but improves margins, raises dividend and launches €300m share buyback

Kerry Group is the owner of several of Ireland's best known dairy and agri-food brands Kerry Group has recently reported a decline in overall revenues for 2025, despite volume growth across its taste and nutrition business. Softer pricing,...

Doors open tomorrow to IFEX 2026

Brand Central | IFEX returns to Lisburn’s Eikon Centre from 24–26 February with exhibitors, competitions and live industry insight

Sandeman appoints Findlater & Co. as Ireland partner

Brand Central | Findlater & Co. named exclusive agency partner for Sandeman across Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

Centra named title sponsor of Camogie Leagues

Brand Central | Centra signs four-year Camogie Leagues title sponsorship, boosting investment, visibility and grassroots growth nationwide

M&S hosts community run supporting Youth Mental Health

Brand Central | Marks & Spencer Ireland partnered with Jigsaw and Chris Connolly for a Valentine’s Day 5k to raise funds and awareness for young people’s mental health across the country

Love Irish Food partners with Barry Group

Brand Central | Nationwide Costcutter activation from 5 March will showcase Love Irish Food brands across retail and off-licence stores

Gino’s Gelato offers free crêpes nationwide

Brand Central | Gino’s Gelato to give away free crêpes in 29 stores nationwide from 9am–12pm this Pancake Tuesday

KitKat Chunky releases limited edition F1‑inspired caramel flavour bar

Brand Central | KitKat launches new Chunky Caramel bar inspired by Formula 1 featuring marbled chocolate now available nationwide

Aero Caramel flavour bubbles hits shops in Ireland

Brand Central | Aero launches new Caramel flavour bubbles, combining smooth caramel centres with its signature bubbly milk chocolate shell, now in stores nationwide

Cookie dough joins the KitKat family

Brand Central | KitKat launches new cookie dough range across 4 Finger, 2 Finger and Sharing Bar formats, rolling out nationwide from April.

Pension Auto-enrolment has been launched

Advisor | Pension Auto-enrolment called ‘My Future Fund’ is a new retirement savings scheme for employees which launched on 1 January 2026. Caroline Reidy reports

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Cool sales, hot demand

Frozen foods are thriving in Ireland, offering affordable, healthy options while helping cut household food waste. Ryan Brennan reports

McVitie’s partners with Lyons Tea

McVitie’s and Lyons Tea launch limited edition retail partnership celebrating Ireland’s favourite tea and biscuit ritual

More power to you

ShelfLife explores how switch-and-save strategies are helping businesses stay competitive

Egg-cellent sales

Irish shoppers splashed out in the run-up to Easter, driving a lift in grocery sales as spending shifted closer to the holiday itself, with gains across alcohol, bakery and fish offsetting a slower start for Easter eggs. ShelfLife reports

Fuel, hydrate, repeat

Consumer demand for functional foods is soaring, with protein and natural energy products helping busy, health-conscious shoppers stay fuelled. Ryan Brennan reports

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