AG Barr can trace its roots to 1875, when founder Robert Barr started producing and selling aerated waters from a small factory in Falkirk. “Iron Brew” was launched in 1901 and grew steadily over the

The household- and personal-goods sector sits at the heart of everyday consumer spending. It covers the staples people buy week in, week out – from laundry detergents and cleaning products to toothpas

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Cahillane’s secret sauce: Since September, Kraft Heinz had been planning to split its better-performing condiments and boxed goods, such as Heinz Ketchup, from its slower-growing food brands, which in

The world economy is beset by doom and gloom, but the beauty industry continues to boom. Global beauty retail sales hit $441bn in 2024, with the sector expanding 7% annually from 2022 to 2024, accordi

Did you know that Northern Ireland is one of the toughest places in western Europe to open a new pub or start a microbrewery? However, despite restrictions and archaic laws, some of which date back mo