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Sustaining Craft: An Insight into the Sustainable Practices of Craft Breweries

Irish consumers and customers alike place a strong importance on sustainability when choosing a craft beer. This was reflected in Bord Bia’s Cultivating Craft research, which found that 49% of consumers found a craft beer’s sustainability messaging appealing and retailer

Exports of Irish Meat and Livestock exceed €4 billion in 2022

The value of Irish meat and livestock exports grew by 15% in 2022, and reached over €4 billion for the first time. In addition to this impressive figure, Bord Bia’s recent Export Performance and Prospects report recorded a 30% increase in exports of value added meats, which

How to influence the “Price is Right” decision

This article will take a look at how consumers respond to price reductions and/or price increases, how this behavior can differ when consumers have a greater knowledge of a product’s pricing history and consequently the implications this has for Irish food businesses

5 Must Reads to help you win in the Drinks Category

Below we have identified some key reports from our library collection that can help you understand consumer attitudes, the growth of low-alcohol, and the state of ecommerce, among other trends.

PLMA 2023: Trends and Opportunities for Private Label in Europe

Europe is a dynamic and highly active market for Private Label (PL) and as a result of the cost of living crisis, European PL is gaining significant momentum. As shoppers’ needs grow and diversify, PL is no longer a basic alternative to brands but instead showcases traits

Inflationary Pressure Impacting Consumer Behaviour for Meat

The latest Kantar shopper trends highlight how consumers have reacted post Covid-19 and how they are behaving in response to the ongoing cost of living crisis. The impact of the crisis has led to consumers changing their shopping behaviour from choice of retailer, frequency

Key trends shaping the future of the UAE retail sector

Bord Bia recently held a market study visit in Dubai to explore the retail landscape and understand key trends and opportunities within the market.

Current Market Fundamentals and Outlook for Global Commodity Prices

A recent webinar held by Bord Bia and delivered by StoneX was designed to share their authoritative thinking in globally traded commodities. The webinar discussed the fundamentals affecting prices of some of the main commodities Bord Bia client companies are purchasing.

Navigating the Future of UK Food & Drink Labelling and Packaging

The landscape of UK food and drink packaging and labelling regulations has been evolving at pace, particularly in the wake of Brexit. Recognising the importance of staying abreast of these developments, over 120 Irish suppliers registered for Bord Bia’s recent webinar,

Global dairy production still in growth but faces headwinds

For the first quarter of 2023 global dairy production across the main exporting countries has started to slow down according to the June 2023 edition of Bord Bia’s Global Dairy Market Report which is delivered in partnership with StoneX.

Irish Whiskey in France: A Snapshot of Where to Play

France is the fourth-largest consumer of whiskey in the world in terms of volume, presenting a remarkable opportunity for Irish whiskey producers.

Consumer food response to inflationary pressures in the UK

Recent Kantar figures (20 June 2023) show that since the start of the year, consumers have been struggling to cope with inflation in the UK, with a general rate of 10.3% in March, but 19.7% in food, pushing food prices to a 45 year high.

Global food prices in decline, but can it be sustained?

Since the invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 commodity prices have experienced a period of extreme volatility, the effects of which have been more pronounced in some regions over others.

Ready Player One? Why don’t Irish marketers ‘get’ gaming?

Marketers generally don’t miss a trick to connect with new audiences and target their branding messages effectively. Yet, there is a social activity which conservative estimates suggest is practiced by 2.7bn people around the world

Spilling the Tea on Gen Z! What food and drink brands really need to know to grow!

According to the Bank of America, $33tn is the forecast income of Gen Z globally in 2030. This is five times higher than in 2020 (Mintel UK, 2022) . Gen Z are the healthiest, most environmentally friendly generation the world has ever seen, and have grown up with a mistrust