Neonicotinoids: update on risks to bees due early next year by EFSA
EFSA’s updated risk assessments on the potential risks to bees from neonicotinoid pesticides will be finalised in February 2018.
The assessments for clothianidin, imidacloprid, and...
Fusarium Wilt disease outbreak – IOFGA
Stephen Alexandar from Teagasc contacted IOFGA to let them know that there is an outbreak of Fusarium wilt disease in the North County Dublin...
Convergence Versus Divergence – John Stanley
I am a great believer in the convergence and divergence theory and the food industry is really showing this in action.
At one level with...
What’s For Lunch? – John Stanley
The “Waitrose Food and Drink Report” was released in early November. This indicated that 50% of consumers decided at lunchtime on what they would...
Customer Experience And Customer Service – John Stanley
The Customer Experience Impact Report is now 7 years old but still has some interesting research.
40% of consumers switch stores because of a store having a...
The Amazon Effect – John Stanley
2017, I believe, will be looked on as the tipping year as far as the Amazon Effect is concerned.
I came across businesses that were...
Finalists announced for AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards 2018
Nine ornamentals growers, from Canada, China, Colombia, Israel and The Netherlands have reached the finals of the AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards...
Teagasc Showcase Advanced Analytical Methodologies for the Food Industry
Teagasc are holding a Food Innovation Gateways event highlighting the exciting opportunities available from Teagasc to the Irish food industry. The theme for the...
When push comes to nudge – Human behaviour is highly habitual and irrational.
Siobhán Collins, Insight and Branding Specialist, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board
Human behaviour is highly habitual and irrational. Both governments and marketers use insights...
Monaghan Mushrooms wins sustainability award
Monaghan Mushrooms received the Sustainability, Project Impact Award for successfully demonstrating that their company is at the technical and environmental forefront of the mushroom...
