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Three entries vie for Manufacturer of the Year – Food & Beverages at Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Last year's Manufacturer of the Year – Food & Beverages category at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025 brought together three companies that represented the scale, diversity, and ambition of Ireland's food and beverage manufacturing sector. The shortlist highlighted a compelling mix of export-driven growth, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Four-Year High: Why Ireland’s Manufacturing PMI Surge Is a Signal, Not Just a Statistic
Ireland’s AIB Manufacturing PMI hit 55.9 in May 2026, a four-year high, with seven consecutive months of output growth and export orders at their fastest since August 2021. Cost discipline and front-loaded demand are driving a sector operating at peak momentum.
XCC Group invests US$219m in Philippine bearing manufacturing facility
China-based XCC Group is investing US$219m (€192m) in a precision bearing manufacturing facility in the Philippines. The project expands industrial production capacity supporting automotive and advanced manufacturing supply chains.
Nissan plans to manufacture Chery vehicles at Sunderland plant
Japan-based Nissan is set to manufacture vehicles for China’s Chery at its Sunderland facility in England. The arrangement strengthens automotive production utilisation and cross-border manufacturing collaboration.
Lakeland Dairies invests £24.5m to expand dairy manufacturing capacity
Lakeland Dairies is investing £24.5m (€32.8m) to expand dairy manufacturing capacity in Northern Ireland. The project strengthens food production capability, processing efficiency and export-focused manufacturing operations.
Glencar begins construction of industrial facility to support manufacturing growth
Ireland-based Glencar has broken ground on a major industrial development in Dublin to expand advanced manufacturing and logistics capacity. The project supports industrial growth and future production investment.
Kestrel Foods invests £5m to expand snack manufacturing capacity
Northern Ireland snack manufacturer Kestrel Foods is investing £5m (€6.7m) to expand automated production capacity at its Portadown facility. The investment strengthens food manufacturing capability and supports export-driven growth.
Three entries vie for Manufacturer of the Year – Wood Products at Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Last year's Manufacturer of the Year – Wood Products category at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025 brought together three companies that represented the breadth and ambition of Ireland's wood products manufacturing sector. The shortlist highlighted a compelling mix of innovation, sustainability, and long-established operational expertise.
Closing the Gap: What Ireland’s Food Manufacturers Can Learn From the World’s Most Gender-Inclusive Producers
Women make up 35% of the food manufacturing workforce in Ireland and the UK, above the global 34% average. New MBW data shows leading organisations already at 46%, proving the business case for closing the gap is real.
PepsiCo commits $665m to expand India foods manufacturing capacity by 2030
US food giant PepsiCo plans to invest up to $665 million (€612.7m) in India's foods manufacturing by 2030. The investment will expand three facilities covering concentrates and snacks production across Madhya Pradesh, Assam, and Tamil Nadu.
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