Finnebrogue and Ivy Farm announce world first partnership to bring cultivated wagyu beef to the UK
The leading UK food producer, Finnebrogue, and the UK’s leading cultivated meat company, Ivy Farm Technologies, have today signed a letter of intent, with the aim of creating one of the world’s first commercially available cultivated wagyu beef burgers. The new partnership will see the two companies work together to produce cultivated wagyu burgers once […]
Finnebrogue launches executive leadership programme
Finnebrogue’s “Executive Leadership Programme” was officially launched today in the fabulous surroundings of Hillyard House. Participants enjoyed a fabulous lunch while learning more about the very exciting journey they are about to embark on. Finnebrogue’s CEO, Andrew Nethercott described his excitement for the programme, hailing TOWARD as a powerful delivery partner. The programme, while delivered independently, will […]
Alliance and SDLP join call for quad bike safety law change
The widow of late Finnebrogue founder, Denis Lynn has received the backing of Alliance and SDLP for her campaign to have quad bike safety laws changed in the UK. This follows support already received from the DUP and Labour party representatives. Alliance Party MLA for South Down, Patrick Brown said: “I want to do whatever […]
Biodiversity at Finnebrogue Estate boosted by proximity to River Quoile
Finnebrogue is located in Downpatrick close to the River Quoile, an area of specific scientific interest. And this week, as the world celebrates Biodiversity Week, we take a moment to appreciate the rich biodiversity that surrounds us. Biodiversity encompasses the whole variety of life on Earth. It includes all species of plants, fungi and animals, […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
Putting diversity and inclusion at the heart of our workplace
What a way to mark International Women’s Day. We are celebrating the amazing women at Finnebrogue who continue to affect positive change in our business every day, like Laura, Egle and Lubi from our production department. They are a remarkable trio of mentors, who over the last two years have worked collaboratively to reduce absenteeism on the […]
Meet Henry Greer: from apprentice to engineer
I started an apprenticeship in Engineering with Finnebrogue Artisan in September 2018, which included one day per week at college. I developed practical skills in welding, fabrication and machining – and worked towards a City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Engineering and an ETA Level 2 NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations. Finnebrogue were very supportive throughout the […]
