Northern Irish startup Born Maverick is attracting interest from a range of multinational food companies after developing numerous plant-based products that will help reduce carbon emissions from animal agriculture.
Finnebrogue Invests £2.8M Into Plant-Based Facility After Output Grows Threefold
Finnebrogue — a Northern Ireland-based producer of both conventional and plant-based meat products — has announced that it is upgrading its plant-based facility to accommodate further growth within the category. In total, the company is planning to invest £2.8 million into the three-year-old facility. 2,846 solar panels, which will come on stream this month, have already been installed on the roof to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy security. Car parking and infrastructure at the site are also currently being expanded, with this work expected to be complete by the end of the year. Overall, the new investment is expected to cut carbon emissions by 580t while providing more room for growth. Finnebrogue’s plant-based output is reportedly up threefold since 2021, with further expansion expected. …
