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Bord Bia Irish Foodservice Industry White Paper

Bord Bia Irish Foodservice Industry White Paper With ongoing instability as the defining theme of 2022, it is critical to monitor and provide insights to the industry, equipping Irish foodservice suppliers and industry representatives with timely data and insights as they

Implications of Brexit on Irish Bakery Sector

Haddock and Irish Organic Salmon Gratin

This hearty gratin combines the delicate flavors of the fish with a velvety sauce, making it a perfect family meal or special occasion dish.

Mark’s Irish Fisherman’s Pie

The perfect family meal using fresh Irish fish!

Strawberry

The Greeks and Romans cultivated strawberries and it is believed they have been grown since prehistoric times. The strawberry is a delicious and popular, low calorie summer fruit rich in Vitamin C. Traditionally served with a splash of cream, strawberries are an ideal way

Meade Farm Group

From their family farm in Lobinstown, County Meath, Meade Potato Company have now been growing, packing and distributing premium quality potatoes, fruit, vegetables, salads and organics over the past five decades. Philip Meade Sr. first began selling potatoes in the towns

The Health Benefits of Gardening

Bord Bia conducted a largescale piece of research into the health and sustainability benefits of gardening in 2022.

Tradition and Simplicity steal the show as five-time Bloom Gold Medal Winner scoops top award on fir

Tradition and Simplicity steal the show as five-time Bloom Gold Medal Winner scoops top award on first day of event President Higgins to open Bloom at 11am Bloom, Ireland's largest gardening, food and family festival brought to you by Bord Bia will begin its five day run

Radish

Radishes are small red or red and white skinned turnip-shaped vegetables, which originated in Southern Asia. A member of the Brassica family, it has a very distinctive hot peppery flavour. Their pungency depends not only on the varieties but also on the soil in which they

Runner Beans

The runner bean is a member of the Legume family that originated in South America. The long pods are pale green in colour with a rough appearance. They have a more robust flavour than French beans and are distinct from green beans in several ways: they are generally much

Cucumbers

Cucumbers belong to the same family as marrows and courgettes. They are believed to have originated in Asia and have been grown in India for some 3,000 years. The Victorians bred a good selection of colour into their cucumbers – and thus white, yellow, bronze and bluish

Onion

Onions along with shallots, leeks, chives and garlic, belong to the Allium family, which including wild varieties has some 325 members. All have the characteristic onion smell, which is caused by volatile acids just below the skin. Onions have been eaten for thousands of

Cauliflower

This is a popular member of the Brassica family, which, like cabbage, should not be overcooked.It is believed to have originated from China and from there it was brought to the Middle East. The Moors introduced it to Spain in the 12th Century and from there it found its way

Broccoli

A member of the Brassica (cabbage) family, the edible part is the central flower stalk. It has become a very popular vegetable in recent years. It is best served lightly blanched or eaten raw in salads. Broccoli is low in calories, carbohydrates and fat. It is a source of

Loganberries

The loganberry originated at Santa Cruz in California in 1881 and was named after the owner of the garden in which it was found, Judge J. Logan. It is a natural hybrid, and is derived from across between a blackberry and a red raspberry. Although loganberries have been