Feeding pigs seaweed could help fight antibiotic resistance and climate change
We all want to eat healthier these days and consume foods that are leaner, greener and better for us and the Planet. And seaweed could be the answer. Finnebrogue is very excited to be part of SeaFEED – a collaboration of scientific, farming and industry experts in Ireland, who are exploring the effects of seaweed […]
Finnebrogue receives ‘highly commended’ award for its health & wellbeing strategy
What a great night celebrating with the best of business at The Belfast Telegraph Business Awards. Finnebrogue received ‘Highly Commended’ in the category for Excellence in Workplace Health & Wellbeing. Finnebrogue has been developing its Health and Wellbeing Strategy over the last two years, with some highlights including The Food Shack, which provides […]
Widow of top Northern Irish entrepreneur Denis Lynn calls for new law to tackle “quad bike death traps”
Widow of top Northern Irish entrepreneur Denis Lynn calls for new law to tackle “quad bike death traps” Leading Northern Irish businessman Denis Lynn died in May 2021 following a quad bike accident on his Finnebrogue estate in County Down On anniversary of Lynn’s death, his widow Christine now wants the law to […]
Should we ‘celebrate’ or ‘demonstrate’ support for Earth Day?
On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day started out as a protest, demanding action for a common cause – save the Planet to save life. But some argue that it has become greenwashed with commercialism like any other hallmark holiday. Is that a bad thing – if it’s raising awareness for the cause? What do you […]
Finnebrogue rolls out slip and trip awareness campaign across all sites to reduce risk of workplace injury
Friday 28th April is World Health & Safety Day – but at Finnebrogue, health and safety is a priority every day. Did you know that slips and trips are the most common cause of major injuries at work and can happen almost anywhere? Finnebrogue’s Health & Safety team were out and about in April, visiting […]
Finnebrogue ranks in a top spot for lowest gender pay gap
Finnebrogue published its 2022 Gender Pay Gap Report , and is proud to be one of the best performing food companies in Northern Ireland, beaten only by Coca-Cola. The UK food producer based in Co Down has the joint second lowest hourly pay gap of the Northern Ireland food businesses it was compared to, the […]
Collaborative school and business partnership broaden career pathways for local students
“You can’t get a job without experience, and you can’t get experience without a job.” How often do we hear this? Finnebrogue is trying to address these concerns through its collaborative school and business partnership programme. As the largest private employer in Downpatrick and one of the largest manufacturers in Northern Ireland, the […]
Finnebrogue uses crime scene to demonstrate food safety, integrity & quality culture
A novel learning approach by Finnebrogue’s technical team has seen it create a crime scene for its Food Safety, Integrity & Quality Culture programme. Finnebrogue’s technical team organised some fun activities for colleagues, which set the tone for ‘Hygiene Week’. On the factory floor, the team set up a crime scene which had operatives […]
Finnebrogue teams up with Belazu to create unique flavour system for plant-based bolognese recipe kit
Finnebrogue teams up with Belazu to create unique flavour system for plant-based bolognese recipe kit NEW Better Naked ‘Plant Perfect’ bolognese debunks myth that plant-based food is tasteless Plant Perfect flavour boosting paste created in partnership with Belazu chefs Bolognese contains mince made from wholesome pulses, grains and seeds Plant Perfect paste and sauce […]
NI Fire Service simulates major incident at Finnebrogue site
Northern Ireland food producer, Finnebrogue Artisan, recently hosted a training evening for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. Twelve officers and training staff attended the site in two fire appliances and participated a simulated emergency. During the evening, Finnebrogue’s emergency response procedures were used to create a scenario where officers responded to a […]
