Reducing packaging and food waste
Elaine O’Connor, Origin Green Ambassador, USA
Packaging will play a vital role in reducing the amount of global food and produce waste. The FAO estimates that one-third...
Boost for Irish food industry as Bord Bia announces largest-ever recruitment drive
In a major boost for the sector, Bord Bia has today announced that it is commencing recruitment for 29 new positions to support the continued growth and development...
National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin delighted to host ‘Three Threads’
On 3 September 1907, Frederick William Moore (1857-1949), Curator of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin addressed the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), London. His lecture...
Could You Be a Brinner Winner?
Amy Bond, Assistant Librarian and Information Specialist, Bord Bia – The Irish Food Board
Bord Bia’s Busy Lives Consumer Lifestyle Trend outlines how consumers’ lives are becoming...
The importance of Facebook Inc. to brands
Klara Lynch, EOP Strategic Insight & Planning, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board
As has been discussed in previous FoodAlert articles, the growth of digital marketing...
The Horticulture community is mourning the death of college lecturer Una McDermott – Funeral...
It is with sad news that we report the death of Una McDermott Carrick-on-Suir, Waterford / Dublin who lectured at W.I.T, Kildalton College &...
Anglers help tackle alien plant pests
Alien, invasive species or pests – call them what you like but plants and animals that are not a natural part of our ecosystems...
Vegan trend creates opportunity for vitamin B12 enhanced products
Sarah Phelan, Paris Office, Bord Bia –Irish Food Board
Veganism is mainstreaming amongst more and more younger consumers in Europe. With numerous studies showing that...
Irish Heritage Site Céide Fields wins Prestigious Italian Landscape Award
The Office of Public Works (OPW) Heritage Site the Céide Fields has been awarded the prestigious Carlo Scarpa international landscape award for Gardens in an...