Among the most interesting topics in the publication ‘It’s time to end food waste’ is a closer look at the psychology of food waste by Nina Waldhauer at the University of Wageningen. Waldhauer
A new Bord Bia report has revealed that Irish craft beer is performing well across all fronts, from the number of production facilities to production output, market share and exports.
Bord Bia released the findings of its 2017 Irish Foodservice Channel Insights Report in advance of its annual foodservice seminar which took place in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. The report
Increasing numbers of British consumers are choosing premium drinks when they go out, new research from CGA revealsleading to a surge in sales of craft and luxury spirits and beers.
Many UK consumers are frying, baking and eating less bread today, which is melting volume sales of yellow fats and edible oils. Indeed, new research from Mintel reveals that over three in
Product range continues to drive shoppers into stores, with the majority of shoppers preferring a ‘wide range of products’ over convenience, quality and store services in many cases. This is
The global drinks market is changing at an unprecedented rate with consumption swings and market preferences both unpredictable and surprising. The recently-released IWSR Global Trends Report 2017 highlights some of the key
The European Commission’s latest monthly trade report shows that European agri-food exports remain strong for August 2017 further increasing the trade balance to €2.4 billion. The European agri-food exports rose
Latest research from Mintel finds better off British shoppers are flocking to UK food discounters. Indeed, today, as many as 77% of British consumers with a household income of £50,000
According to the latest Annual Economic Report, the overall economic performance of the EU fishing fleet improved again in 2015. While marginally profitable in 2009, the EU fleet registered record-high net
The rise of a drinking culture at Chinese social gatherings, along with increased disposable income among younger consumers, are set to drive the Chinese spirits market through a CAGR of
Brands need to focus their online engagement on a new generation of influencers if they are to thrive in a connected, information-saturated world, according to the Tetra Pak Index 2017. The company
Personalized dishes, tapping trees to flavour water and multi-sensory experiences are just some of the innovations being undertaken by the world’s leading chefs and restaurants according to a new ‘Culinary
The UK Discount Retail market is set to grow by 36.1% reaching a total value of £32.5 billion by 2022 according to GlobalData, a recognized leader in providing business information
The consumers’ shift away from sugar consumption is an important driver behind significant changes in the food and beverage industry. These changes will have long-term ramifications, including a likely slowdown
New research from Mintel reveals that as many as 37% of British consumers aged 25-34 have drunk 5-6 different types of tea at home or in the workplace over the past
Once the preserve of athletes and bodybuilders, new research from Mintel finds that many of the UK’s fitness lovers are using sports nutrition products. Indeed, almost three in 10 Brits (27%) use
The UK is unprepared for the most complex ever change to its food system, which will be required before Brexit, according to a new briefing paper published by SPRU, the
Mergers and acquisitions among the top 50 consumer goods giants have fallen sharply from $226 billion in 2015 to $50 billion in 2016. This is according to OC&C Strategy Consultants’
A new report launched by Bord Bia shows a renewed optimism for the Irish food and drink industry’s trading relationship with the UK market, worth over €4 billion last year.
Rising input costs are putting the brakes on pub and restaurant openings – but many managed and branded casual dining operators continue to expand. That is one of the key
Emerging markets now account for 51% of global spend on fast-moving-consumer-goods, rising from 48% in just three years. This is the key finding from the latest Kantar Worldpanel Brand Footprint
A Teagasc report on the future people requirements of Irish dairy farming has been published. The People in Dairy Project
More efforts are needed if the EU is to have an effective fisheries control system in place, according to a
The Alcohol and Beverage Federation of Ireland (ABFI), which represents alcohol drinks manufacturers and suppliers in Ireland, has welcomed findings
According to new research from Mintel, sales of pub meals in the UK grew by an estimated 14% between 2012 and
In a brand-new report, international grocery research organisation IGD and The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) reveal the 10 areas grocery
New research from Mintel reveals that sales of pasta in Italy had a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2% between
British consumers are developing a growing taste for home-grown brands, according to Kantar Worldpanel’s fifth annual barometer of the nation’s
The fifth annual Brand Footprint Ireland ranking from Kantar Worldpanel, measuring which brands are being bought by the most consumers
While the outcome of Brexit may be uncertain, Mintel’s flagship British Lifestyles report reveals that consumers are braced for an expensive future
A detailed report and analysis of trends in the competitiveness of the main sectors in Irish agriculture has been published
New research from Mintel reveals that the UK coffee shop market has enjoyed its biggest period of growth since 2008,
The monthly value of EU agri-food exports in January 2017 reached a level of €10.3 billion, which is almost €1
As global consumers’ attitudes towards soft drinks grow increasingly negative due to their high levels of sugar, calories, and ‘artificial’
While the majority of British adults enjoy a tipple, it seems today’s consumers are taking a more conservative approach towards
As global spirit drinkers become more experimental, with at least 39% of them actively trying new varieties within each category,
The European Commission Joint Research Centre and Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety have presented a report to help authorities implement healthy
Bacteria found in humans, animals and food continue to show resistance to widely used antimicrobials, says the latest report on
The lifting of European Union (EU) sugar quotas in October 2017 and leaving of the EU, offers exciting opportunities for
Diageo’s first ‘Future Series’ trend report reveals the shape of socialising in the year ahead. In the report, the team
The economic performance of the EU fleet improved significantly again in 2014, according to the latest Annual Economic Report. Between
The RSPO has published its 2016 RSPO Impact Report, providing a detailed look at RSPO’s sustainability efforts and outcomes from
The value of Irish agri-food and drink exports exceeded €11 billion for the first time ever in 2016, according to
Superfoods, typically of high demand in the food, drink and beauty sectors, will soon see a distinct shift towards more
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association’s latest Market Report shows that Britain’s love for a gin and tonic is not
EFSA has published its first EU summary report on the monitoring of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) in cattle, sheep and goats. Previously, the
At their recent sixth annual Beer Serves Europe event, The Brewers of Europe emphasised how their 7,500 breweries not only
The importance of red meat production to both the national economy of Scotland and the country’s rural areas, is very
According to Innova Market Research’s latest Global New Product Introductions Report, almonds are now the number one nut in new
The majority of UK catering companies are in surprisingly good shape to cope with any Brexit fallout, a new report
Private Label soft drinks have faced turbulent times in recent years, with periods of economic uncertainty boosting consumption, and periods
Currently, the average Russian man consumes savory snacks less often than his female counterpart, presenting new opportunities for manufacturers to
The market for 100% juice should return to growth despite global economic slowdown and the recent debate around sugar, according