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Opportunities for Fresh Produce in Snacking

Michal Slawski, Horticulture Department, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board A recent Mintel report on snacking in Ireland shows some interesting trends. Snacking is a...

Monahan Mushrooms wins Sustainability, Project Impact at Food and Drink Industry Awards

Sustainability, Project Impact Award: Monaghan Mushrooms Monaghan Mushrooms received the ‘Sustainability, Project Impact Award’ for successfully demonstrating that the business is at the technical and environmental forefront...
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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...
An upside down garden, the challenges of urban living, skin cancer awareness, gender inequality, sustainable fishing and biodiversity are among the issues which will be brought to life in some of the stunning show gardens at Bord Bia's Bloom which returns to the Phoenix Park Dublin from 31st May to 4th June 2018. The five day event which showcases the best of Ireland's horticulture and food industry will feature 20 spectacular show gardens and endless garden and floral features. Bloom offers a great out for all the family featuring arts, crafts, music, food and drink as well as talks, debates, workshops and live cookery demonstrations with some of Ireland's best loved chefs. Pictured at the Botanic Gardens Glasnevin, for the launch of Bord Bia's Bloom were: Gary Graham, Bord Bia's Bloom Show Manager, Tara McCarthy, CEO Bord Bia and children Skye Toal aged 5 from Finglas with Mateus Carvalho aged 6 from Athlone. Picture Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography 2018

Opening Day at Bloom 2018

Bloom will be officially opened by President Michael D. Higgins with his wife Sabina today at 11am. Visitors will also have the chance to see top chefs at the Bord Bia Quality Kitchen Stage in The...
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Convenience is key in the Netherlands – Bord Bia

Ellen Codd, Amsterdam EOP, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board As consumer lifestyles become busier, eating patterns in the Netherlands are changing. The traditional five...
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Artisan Food in Ireland 2018 – Bord Bia

Amy Bond, Assistant Librarian and Information Specialist, Bord Bia – The Irish Food Board Mintel’s latest overview of the artisan food market in Ireland makes for...
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Large turnout for HIF “Labour in Horticulture” Event

“Over the past 18 months, growers in the industry have been experiencing difficulties with recruiting new staff. At today’s seminar, Teagasc presented the findings...
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DAFM Brexit – Plant Health Legislation

Plant Health Law The import of Harmful Organisms from Third Countries on plant and plant products poses a serious threat to Ireland in terms of...

Spain says No to Plastico!

The War on Plastics is a global issue constantly present in the media and in our daily lives as consumers. A hot topic that...

Minister Hayes Visits Fruit Logistica in Berlin

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Tom Hayes, TD, commended Bord Bia and their partner the...