View this email in your browser Business Today Wednesday, 12 August, 2026 Editor's Note Good morning, reader Dairy co-op Tirlán has been accused of sabotaging Irish butter exports after it signed a deal to sell butter under US retail giant Costco’s private label. The move puts it in direct competition with the State’s flagship brand, Kerrygold, with farmers’ groups claiming it could result in a “race to the bottom” at the expense of producers here. Eoin Burke-Kennedy has the details. Kingspan has made its largest acquisition to date with the purchase of BMC Manufacturing Group for up to €900 million. The move signals an expansion of the company’s data centre business, Dominic Coyle says. Twenty years ago, the average age of first-time buyers was about 29. These days, owning a home at that age is the stuff of fairytales. So what’s changed in 20 years? Joanne Hunt takes a look. Continue Reading Ciara O'Brien   TOP BUSINESS STORIES Farming & Food Tirlán accused of sabotaging Irish butter exports with Costco deal Business Glen Dimplex revenue falls €82m amid weak heat-pump market Business Employment to jump 50% at State’s largest provider of filtered water Business Gas Networks Ireland connects first biomethane producer Markets Shares slump slightly as prospects for peace in Middle East seem further away John McManus Why it matters what Re-turn pays executives and directors MORE BUSINESS STORIES Work Big Irish employers plotted to undermine pension auto-enrolment, says Government paper Business Irish productions for Netflix receive millions in corporation tax credits from Revenue in 2026 Business HLB acquires Galway accounting firm and plans to add 150 staff over next three years Business Electric vehicles the driving force behind new car sales in July Do you have questions about becoming an Irish Times subscriber, or about your subscription? You'll find handy guides in our FAQs, and you can manage many aspects of your subscription in the My Account section. Never miss a business story Subscribe now for just €1 for your first month SUBSCRIBE