Finnebrogue helps to develop bespoke generative AI chatbot for productivity and efficiency

Finnebrogue is part of a dynamic team of industry and academia working on creating generative AI solutions for improving productivity and efficiency. The Innovate UK-funded AI project will improve data-driven decision making, by analysing data faster.

Finnebrogue is working with food supply chain solution provider, Foods Connected, Queen’s University Belfast and Bia Analytical to explore AI use cases in a safe and secure environment in a project funded by Innovate UK. Declan Ferguson, Finnebrogue’s R&D, Technical and Sustainability Director is part of a dynamic team of industry and academia working with […]

My year on the Denis Lynn Scholarship for Sustainable Food Innovation

Jessica Lui was awarded the Denis Lynn Scholarship for Sustainable Food Innovation in the academic year 2023/24. Reflecting on her journey, Jessica describes why she applied for the scholarship and how it has supported her on her food career journey. Why did you apply for the scholarship? Whilst studying for my undergraduate BSc in Food […]

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 […]

Collaborative school and business partnership broaden career pathways for local students

Students from Queen's University Belfast who attended a work shadowing day at Finnebrogue Artisan

“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 […]

£20k Denis Lynn Scholarship open for applications

Denis Lynn Scholarship open for applications

The Denis Lynn Scholarship for Sustainable Food Innovation is a generous bursary of £20,000 towards tuition fees and living expenses for a student on the Advanced Food Safety Masters degree, within the School of Biological Sciences and Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS), at Queen’s University Belfast.   The award will also include an internship […]