Organisation: Valeo

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business

Steady stream of foreign investment proves IDA strategy has stood the test of time

Mary Buckley, IDA Ireland, outlines key findings in the IDA’s 2015-19 strategy review.

business

Odlums owner Valeo buys Kettle Chips for €73m

Valeo Foods - the owner of leading Irish consumer brands Batchelors, Odlums, Jacob's biscuits, and Kelkin - has acquired the European business of Kettle Foods from the Campbell Soup Company for around £66m (€73m).

business

Co Galway driverless car tech firm back in black

The Tuam firm at the cutting edge of driverless car technology returned to profit in 2016 to record pre-tax profits of €6.6m.

motoring

Introducing Electronomous - discussing the future of the motoring industry

business

Ireland must be more than merely an incubator for firms

business

Origin Enterprises in €87m Valeo Foods exit

Origin Enterprises predicts year of growth

Origin Enterprises chief executive Tom O’Mahony expects the company to enjoy continued growth this year, driven by dairy sector expansion and via acquisitions outside of its core UK and Irish markets.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

Cornering the Irish tortilla market

The winner of the Best New Idea Award in the 2014 Best Young Entrepreneur competition, Philip Martin of Blanco Niño in Tipperary is working to turn his dream into a reality.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2015

More than 700 jobs announced

More than 700 jobs are to be created in Dublin, Kildare, Galway, and Longford as the result of four separate announcements yesterday.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

Diversified support services group DCC has reached agreement to sell 80% of its food and beverage division for €60m.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2014

Agrifood showcase to whet appetite of investors

A unique event is taking place today in Dublin designed to showcase Irish agrifood to the financial investment community.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2014

Joint venture partnerships help drive growth at Origin

Joint venture partnerships have helped to drive first-half growth at Origin Enterprises.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2013

Bread prices to rise 20% in wake of poor global harvest

The price of bread is set to rise in 2013 as millers, bakers, and retailers feel the knock-on effect of poor global wheat harvests.

Thu, 13 Dec, 2012

Origin’s financial year has slow start

Agri-services group Origin Enterprises has reported a weak start to its latest financial year, with revenue growth impacted by the wet summer weather.

Tue, 27 Nov, 2012

Jacob Fruitfield restructuring costs contribute to profit plummeting 81%

RESTRUCTURING costs at Jacob Fruitfield Food Group Ltd last year contributed to pre-tax profits plummeting by 81% to €2.1 million.

Fri, 04 Nov, 2011

Valeo Foods buys Jacob Fruitfield

VALEO Foods — the joint-venture of Batchelors and Origin Enterprises’ branded food division — has acquired iconic Irish consumer food group, Jacob Fruitfield for an undisclosed sum.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2011

100 new technology jobs for Galway

One hundred new jobs are being announced for Co Galway.

Fri, 21 Jan, 2011

ICT expertise and quality graduates draws in Quest

THE presence of key technology companies such as Apple, EMC, Solarwinds and VMware coupled with a supply of quality third-level graduates played a key role in securing 150 high tech jobs with Quest Software in Cork.

Fri, 21 Jan, 2011

Merger a welcome sign of life in food sector

THE Irish food sector continues to offer hope for the future.

Wed, 15 Sep, 2010

Batchelors and Origin Foods merger announced

Batchelors and Origin Foods are to merge to form Valeo Foods, it was announced today.

Fri, 10 Sep, 2010

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