Inland Fisheries Ireland has published a new report called The Celtic Sea Trout Project (CSTP) which addresses significant knowledge gaps around sea trout. This migratory trout has a significant fisheries
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A new Bord Bia study has revealed that two thirds of Irish consumers believe it is important purchase local food. The results of Bord Bia’s research into consumer attitudes to
An economic study has found that the combination of a hard Brexit and the Public Health Alcohol Bill (PHAB) will create the perfect storm for the drinks sector, which is
The majority of Europeans say they eat fish because its healthy. Fish consumption is increasing, with 42% Europeans eating fish/aquaculture products at least once a week at home. This underlines
Supermarket sales of gin are booming in the UK, according to the latest annual and Christmas sales figures from IRI, the provider of big data and predictive analytics for FMCG
ABP Food Group, the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK, has been selected as part of a winning pan-European consortium to lead ground breaking food research. The consortium
Children consume half the daily recommended sugar intake before the morning school bell rings, according to Public Health England (PHE). Children in England consume more than 11g of sugar at
According to the latest research conducted by business and financial advisory firm Grant Thornton UK LLP, overseas investors are demonstrating an increased appetite for UK and Irish firms in the
Superfoods, typically of high demand in the food, drink and beauty sectors, will soon see a distinct shift towards more diverse categories, driven by increasing health-consciousness, according to consumer insight
Dairy Crest has entered a research partnership with Danisco Animal Nutrition, part of DuPont’s Industrial Biosciences business. DuPont is a leading global science and innovation company. Under the partnership agreement,
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 4 December 2016, reveal tight competition at the top as SuperValu and Dunnes Stores draw
European experts have noted an increasing trend of listeriosis since 2008, but they highlight that the number of affected people stabilised from 2014 to 2015. Infections were mostly reported in
The latest UK grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 4 December 2016, reveal a particularly strong performance for premium own label ranges in the
As many as 73% of consumers are happy to pay a higher retail price for a food or drink product made with ingredients they recognise and trust, according to new
Prosecco sales across Europe hit €789 million in 2016, compared to Champagne sales worth €1.4 billion, according to the latest figures from IRI, the provider of big data and predictive analytics for FMCG
Research by Kantar Worldpanel has found sales of traditional cheddar in the UK are down 4% year-on-year, while blue cheese sales are up 8%. Cheddar is still the largest section
Origin Enterprises, the Irish agri-services group, and University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland’s largest university, have announced the establishment of a dedicated digital, precision agriculture and crop science collaborative research partnership,
Teagasc (Ireland’s Agriculture and Food Development Authority) has just put in place a new structure for its food research programme. The Food Research programme is headed up by Dr Mark
Cargill has pulled together its resources and expertise across broad areas in food, including animal protein, edible oils, sweeteners, starches, cocoa, and texturizing solutions, to start Cargill ONE, an innovation
A society in which every individual can – and wants to – make a conscious choice to follow a nutritional program that precisely fits with what the individual needs. The
At their recent sixth annual Beer Serves Europe event, The Brewers of Europe emphasised how their 7,500 breweries not only underpin economic growth in Europe but also make a significant
Using only natural ingredients, researchers have found a way to structure sugar differently. So even when much less is used in chocolate, your tongue perceives an almost identical sweetness to
Dairy Crest, in collaboration with Harper Adams University, has won the Most Innovative Contribution to Business-University Collaboration award at the
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 6 November 2016, show Dunnes
According to Innova Market Research’s latest Global New Product Introductions Report, almonds are now the number one nut in new
Due to dietary or health and wellness concerns, over half of Irish consumers now avoid certain ingredients in what they
Growing calls for transparency throughout the supply chain are taking clean & clear label to a new and supreme level. This comes
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 6 November 2016, reveal a second month
Mintel, the world’s leading market intelligence agency, has announced the six key trends set to impact the global food and
The majority of UK catering companies are in surprisingly good shape to cope with any Brexit fallout, a new report
At least 50% of alcohol sold in Scotland does not meet the impending minimum price legislation. Spirits will be the
Tetra Pak has released a consumer study to highlight opportunities in the food and beverage market for seniors, those aged
The Irish are a nation that loves to dine out. That’s according to a new survey* by OpenTable, the world’s
Are proteins derived from sustainable sources, nutritious enough? This question is central to research conducted by the public-private partnership Sustainable
Scientific research from the University of Lincoln has shown that food manufacturers can reduce fat in dairy based sauce products
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 9 October 2016, show Tesco increasing sales
Private Label soft drinks have faced turbulent times in recent years, with periods of economic uncertainty boosting consumption, and periods
Unilever has announced its intention to build a new global Foods Innovation Centre in Wageningen, the Netherlands. The Foods R&D
The total number of breweries in the UK has increased 8% in the last year alone, from 1,558 in 2014
Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture industry will for the first time enjoy unrestricted access to the latest global trends, research,
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 11 September 2016, show strong
Currently, the average Russian man consumes savory snacks less often than his female counterpart, presenting new opportunities for manufacturers to
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 11 September 2016, show that despite
The market for 100% juice should return to growth despite global economic slowdown and the recent debate around sugar, according
A new report from industry consultants, AMI Consulting in cooperation with Plastic Technologies Inc., published in August 2016, is an
The global savoury snacks market will rise from US$94.5 billion in 2015 to US$138.2.billion by 2020, representing a compound annual
With the tax on sugary soft drinks due to come into effect in April 2018, the majority of UK sports
Over a quarter of global consumers (27%) consider food and drink to be appealing if products are advertised for consumption
Scientific research at DuPont Nutrition & Health has found that the oral bacteria behind dental cavities are significantly reduced in
Food and drink firms in England and Wales have raised their growth forecasts and plan to create more than 75,000
The collaborative partnership between Harper Adams University and Dairy Crest has been shortlisted for the ‘Most Innovative Contribution to Business-University
Food-to-go in the UK offers significant opportunities for growth, according to the latest figures from IGD, which is unveiling new
More energy drinks were launched globally in 2015 than in any year since 2008, with the number of energy drink
New research from Mintel reveals that as many as 45% of Brits would buy a burger in celebration of National
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