The Jacob Fruitfield Food company has been selected to distribute the premium Lir Chocolates brand in the Irish retail market.

The Jacob Fruitfield Food Group has bought the Real Irish Food Company today.

Fruitfield Foods Ltd has announced the acquisition of W&R Jacob, the biscuit business owned by the Danone Group in Ireland.

Nestle, the world's largest food manufacturer, is to sell its factory in Tallaght.