Update from Keelings on seasonal employees
Keelings acknowledge the understandable concerns expressed on the travel of seasonal horticultural workers from Bulgaria to Ireland to work at our farm in north...
Connecting with the local consumer – Bord Bia
Gillian Willis Small Business Development Manager Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board
The consumer trend of buying local continues to see growth. A report...
Pesticides: first cumulative risk reports published | European Food Safety Authority
EFSA has published the results of its two pilot assessments on the risks posed to humans by residues of multiple pesticides in food.
The assessments...
Bord Bia Indicators
While last week our #behaviouralindicators focused on behavioural science and shopping behaviours, this week looked at behavioural science and food consumption.
We have explored a...
‘When life gives you lemons ..’How consumers seek products to support their immune systems
Lorna Allen, Market Fellow USA, Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board
In the midst of a global pandemic, the topic of health and wellness...
Seasonal Workers – Teagasc | Agriculture and Food Development Authority
As a horticultural producer, you have no doubt been dealing with some issues around sourcing labour in the usual way for the 2020 harvest...
IFA Horticulture committee report
Market Report
Following a wet February and early March, the spell of favorable weather has allowed growers to make good progress with planting. The marketing...
Listeria in frozen vegetables: how to reduce risks | European Food Safety Authority
EFSA has assessed the risks to public health from Listeria contamination of vegetables that are blanched – scalded in hot water or steam for a short time...
Organic Trust News – A Lock Down Special – April 2020
Dear Organic Trust Member
We wanted to reach out to you to let you know that we are continuing to work on your behalf in...
