Year: 2012 Week Number: 3 (15/01/2012 - 21/01/2012) Market Watch Dairy consumer trends to focus on ‘natural’ and convenience FAO food price index 26% higher in 2011 Further growth in global alcohol market anticipated Irish lamb exports securing higher returns in key growth markets Consumer Insights Fruit & Vegetable consumption in Europe below recommended levels Irish ‘Soft Power’ in China; In a Suzhou Garden Retail and Foodservice Developments ISM to offer further opportunities for confectionery exports Resurgence of US online grocery continues