NI pharma firm records nearly 1bn in revenue
Almac Group in Craigavon has announced revenue of ￡958m in its latest results, though pre-tax profits have fallen slightly.
As Alex Keery reports, the pharmaceutical firm is now close to joining a set of other NI firms with 10-figure sales such as construction firm John Graham Holdings, poultry giant Moy Park Holdings, energy company LCC Group, commodities business W&R Barnett and wholesale and retail firm Henderson Group.
Alan Armstrong , Almac Group chairman and CEO, said: “We are a privately-owned and independent company, committed to re-investing all our profit back into the business.
"We continuously innovate and expand our business offerings, enabling us to support our clients while advancing human health.”
“Our valued global workforce is Almac’s greatest asset providing the foundation for our success.” – Alan Armstrong, Almac Group
Northern Ireland shoppers have spent ￡826,000 on fresh sausages in the last few months as they rushed to make the most of any barbecue-friendly weather, a report has said.
The recent improvement in the weather and the overdue emergence of some sunshine has resulted in a big start to barbecue season, according to market research company Kantar.
In the last 12 weeks, shoppers have shelled out ￡684k on chilled burgers and grills, Kantar said, along with ￡826,000 on fresh sausages, and ￡3.4m on beer and lager.
But it said the average annual household spend on groceries had risen to an all-time high of ￡5,602, up by ￡437.
NI grocers have enjoyed a night of celebration, with Dromona Cheddar the big winner at the 2024 Belfast Telegraph Grocer Marketing Awards.
The dairy company took home the most prestigious accolade at the Grocery Aid Grocers Ball which was held at the Culloden Hotel & Spa on May 24th.
Organised by key representatives from across the sector, the event is the industry’s premier night, and more than 370 people were in attendance for an evening of exquisite food, celebration and live entertainment, with an extensive range of prizes up for grabs – all for a fantastic cause.
Liam O'Connor , sales and marketing director at sponsors Biopax said: “Northern Ireland's food and drink sector, along with its supply chain, stands as a global model.
“The names in our food and drink industry warrant recognition for their dedicated efforts in transforming and revolutionising our food chain and this event stands as a source of pride for all involved.”
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“The Northern Ireland food and drink sector is renowned for its excellence and we at the Belfast Telegraph are delighted to be part of a scheme like this which rewards and honours such exceptional quality.” - Eoin Brannigan , Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Life editor-in-chief
If you’ve had Vietnamese coffee anywhere in the UK or Ireland, there’s a decent chance you’re indebted to the hard work of two west Belfast brothers who have made the Southeast Asian delicacy their speciality.
Gary and Martin Small run Vietnamese Coffee Company, a supplier of a variety of Vietnamese coffee blends sold to clients internationally.
The brothers, past pupils of De La Salle College in west Belfast, talk to James McNaney about how they have taken an indirect road to get where they are now.
“I think what really chimed with us was how basic it was,” Martin said, of their initial discovery of Vietnamese coffee while travelling.
“Things can be a little over-complicated, it can be very intimidating for people going into coffee shops. This was a coffee which everyone enjoyed, that was really straightforward.”
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