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Non-Alcoholic beer segment shows promise amongst younger French consumers

France, a country so synonymous with its wine drinking culture, has finally started to develop a sophisticated palate for artisanal and innovative beers.

The Gin Phenomenon in Spain

Gin has cemented itself as a firm favourite in the Spanish social scene over recent years. In Madrid for example, whether it be the popular gin & limón.

3 Social Media Trends

3 Social Media Trends consumer insights Almost a year ago today, the Financial Times ran an article, titled ‘Social Media Influencers are so last season’ and since then we have been hearing echoes of this sentiment. Tom Collins, Consumer Insight Specialist, Bord Bia – Irish

Nuts and dried fruits in China

Nuts and dried fruits in China market watch The total market value of nuts and dried fruits is estimated to reach RMB 405.7bn by 2018. This value is forecasted to be growing by CAGR of 15.9% till 2023 thanks to the increasing health consciousness among consumers. Bowei Gong

Fresh Produce Centre Plate

Back in Mid March when the restrictions brought about by COVID-19 were being rolled out and people were confined to their own homes and local areas we saw how the shopping behaviour of consumers evolved in this unique situation with a renewed focus on staple products such

Design Thinking and Driving Change in Business

Design Thinking and Driving Change in Business product innovation Design Thinking as a way of working involves a more democratic collaborative and inclusive approach to problem solving and building an innovation pipeline. Grace Binchy, Consumer Insight Team, Bord Bia –

British court rules that Brexit must face a parliamentary vote

British court rules that Brexit must face a parliamentary vote market watch On the morning of 3rd November, the British High Court ruled that Theresa May cannot trigger Article 50, the legal route to Brexit, without parliament first having a vote. Daisy Higgins, London

Neven’s Smoked Salmon & Leek Tart with Lemon Cream Sauce

Neven’s Smoked Salmon & Leek Tart blends smoked salmon, leeks, and a creamy filling in a flaky pastry. Topped with a zesty lemon cream sauce.

Six Great Sites for Free High Quality Images

Six Great Sites for Free High Quality Images consumer insights Are you looking for free high quality images that grab attention and help make your messages more memorable and understandable? Mairead Mc Keown, Librarian & Information Specialist, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board

September 2020

Welcome to the September edition of Bord Bia's Ireland Market Foodservice Newsletter.   As part of Bord Bia’s 2020 Irish foodservice market insights programme, we are hosting a series of research meetings with foodservice industry representatives this month. Findings from

General Industry News

General Industry News   Irish Economy set to generate 167,000 jobs over the next two years The Irish Times – 26.01.2022 Up to 167,000 jobs could be created in the Irish economy over the next two years as it shrugs off the effects of the pandemic and consumer spending

General Industry News

General Industry News ‘Rapid acceleration’ in Covid-19 insolvencies awaits tourism sector The Irish Times – 02.12.2020 The tourism sector faces a “rapid acceleration” in insolvencies after Christmas as the impact of the pandemic continues to place severe pressure on

Bord Bia ranks 2nd in Ireland Sustainability Reputation Index 2025

Bord Bia ranks 2nd in Ireland Sustainability Reputation Index 2025 Issued by The Reputations Agency Credit Unions top the Ireland Sustainability Reputation Index 2025, with Bord Bia in second place, and Bon Secours Health System in third  The Ireland Sustainability

Bord Bia’s London Office Brexit Update: 23rd – 29th March

Bord Bia’s London Office Brexit Update: 23rd – 29th March market watch,Brexit Key events this week: MPs will vote for a third time on the Withdrawal Agreement in parliament this afternoon. This will not however, be a third meaningful vote, as MPs will only be voting on the

Presidential Salute for Bloom

Presidential Salute for Bloom 15 Gold Medals Awarded at Bloom Bloom 2008, Ireland’s largest gardening event hosted by Bord Bia, was officially opened in the Phoenix Park today by President of Ireland, Mary McAleese. “We have garden designers and horticulturists that are as