A third (33%) of Irish consumers have increased the frequency that they drink low and non-alcoholic alternatives in the past year, outpacing any other category when they’re out in bars,
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Britain’s number of licensed premises has fallen by 3.6% over the last 12 months to 99,916 sites, according to the latest Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners. The total at the end of September 2023 marks
McKinsey & Company has released its latest insight on catalyzing a sustainable land use transition, revealing that 70-80Mha of additional cropland, equivalent to all of Brazil’s[i] cropland or 3x Tanzania’s[ii], will be
Ireland’s on premise enjoyed double-digit percentage growth in the first six months of 2023, according to CGA by NIQ’s On Premise Measurementtool shows. First-half sales by value were more than
The hospitality industry accounted for 10% of administrations in the first six months of 2023 – the fourth highest sector in the UK – according to analysis by full-service law
Hospitality’s post-COVID-19 recovery is threatened by rising prices in multiple key areas, leaders have warned in the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Fourth. The exclusive quarterly
The most physically active consumers are the most focused on the source, naturality and nutritional quality of the protein they consume, research by Arla Foods Ingredients has found. The global
Younger generations actively support Britain’s high street bakers, but it seems that they have distinctly different expectations from their older peers. That’s the message from the Craft Bakers Association’s recent survey of
Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, has announced a new bilateral partnership with Protein Industries Canada (PIC), looking to develop greater connections between the food sectors in both countries
Modular design with Live Swap feature for small and medium size data centres and business-critical applications. 3-Phase 50-250 kW (400V) modular UPS solution with 50 kW Live Swappable power and
Amid rising inflation, 53% of Irish shoppers admit that they are using more vouchers and money off coupons to do their shopping as 71% of Irish consumers say they are spending
By Rob Stevens, Market Manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection Retailers are increasingly including the requirement that food suppliers be able to prove regular testing of metal detection equipment as part
New Kantar Worldpanel data, released by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), shows the average UK shopping basket has become healthier within recent years[i]. This is based on metrics developed
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has added a new £680,000 interdisciplinary project to its Transforming UK Food Systems Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF) programme. The successful project, led by the University of
A new study by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) – the State agency that supports development of the seafood sector in Ireland – has found that Irish produced seafood is among
With certain products, food manufacturers can realise great benefits from using dual-energy x-ray detection. Mike Pipe, Head of Global Sales of Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray, explains how the technology can improve
Live event scheduled 9th March 2023 will discuss the damaging nature of glass-in-glass contamination for food manufacturers and how x-ray inspection can help to mitigate these risks. Royston, Hertfordshire, UK.
Nearly 50% of food and drink manufacturers have cut or paused investment projects as they face the toughest trading conditions anyone can remember, according to new research by the Food
Britain’s licensed sector – the universe of pubs, bars restaurants, cafes and hotels – saw a net decline of one closure every hour in the third quarter of 2022, the
Consumers across the world associate cheese flavours with indulgence, comfort and freshness with significant variation in different regions, according to new research from Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition
Tim McLachlan is to be appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST), the UK’s leading professional body for those involved in all
A novel network of researchers is set to help the UK’s agri-food industry move one step closer to net zero. Funded to the tune of £5 million, the network will
The European water dispense market, which includes bottled water coolers, point of use dispensers and integrated tap systems, returned to
As COVID restrictions across the globe started to lift and consumer confidence returned, people slowly returned to their pre-pandemic habits.
Sustainability and health concerns are driving consumers to plant-based meat alternatives, but the taste experience of these products continues to
Diarmuid Sheehan, from the Teagasc Food Research programme, has been announced as the 2022 recipient of the International Dairy Foods
The purchase of dairy products has been on the decline for several years with many turning to dairy alternatives. However,
Research published by Love Irish Food and PwC and conducted among Irish food businesses, the 2022 SME Food Barometer points to the confidence of Irish food
Chr. Hansen has released the results from a global survey deployed in 16 countries around the world to gauge consumer
Investing in the ground beneath our feet could have wide-ranging benefits for the environment, animal and human health – as
The first large scale characterisation of methane emissions in Irish beef cattle conclusively shows that some beef cattle can produce
The Government has announced significant new investment in the next phase of research at the Dairy Processing Technology Centre (DPTC).
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has released The Right Taste for Healthier Beverages, an informative white paper that examines the
Lead scientific consultant at Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL), Roger Angold, has been presented with the Food and Drink Federation’s
2020 broke records again for the number of food and drink transactions around the world, with 831 registered on the
Flavorchem, an established leader in the manufacturing of flavor, ingredient, and color solutions, has released its 2021 Trends & Flavor
When it comes to cocoa and chocolate, sustainability is taking on increased importance, influencing consumers’ purchase decisions and their perceptions
New research1 from Aldermore bank reveals that nearly half (47%) of SMEs who import goods and services from the EU
Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups saw sales wiped out in November as lockdown hit in England and tough trading
MAKEit, the EIT (European Institute for Innovation & Technology) Food project, has launched a new partner programme to accelerate research
The Nordic Council of Ministers has published a research project identifying 8 megatrends affecting the future of food in the
Kerry, the ‘taste & nutrition company’, has released a research white paper on the exciting emerging topic of protein snack
A new report on the Irish dairy industry and its position relative to a number of leading EU countries as
Tetra Pak has unveiled findings from its global research study, in partnership with Ipsos[1], showing that food safety is a major
ADM, a global leader in nutrition and partner to the world’s leading consumer brands, has released its view on the
Despite industry-wide growth, major food companies are experiencing a drop in sales and intensified competition from smaller players, according to
The UK food-to-go market has experienced significant challenges in 2020 and will continue to be impacted by COVID-19 over the
Tetra Pak and the Lund University School of Economics and Management have recently completed a joint study that presents four
The food & drink sector is one of the few sectors that should suffer limited impact as a result of
New research released by IGD reveals there is still a significant appetite for change among UK consumers to shift towards
Ifac, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm has published its 2020 Food and AgriBusiness Report. The report is ifac’s third annual sentiment survey
The UK food and grocery market is set to grow by 10% – or by £19.1 billion to £211 billion
Western Europe is a region of coffee drinkers. A new report from Innova Market Insights details that European consumers’ demand
E.fundamentals, an industry-leading digital shelf analytics provider, has revealed the results of a comprehensive and exclusive new survey in partnership