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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

The Chapel Gate Irish Whiskey Co (Trading as JJ Corry Irish Whiskey)

The Chapel Gate Irish Whiskey Co (Trading as JJ Corry Irish Whiskey)

Kepak Group

Kepak is one of Ireland's leading meat producers with 12 manufacturing facilities across Ireland and the UK, employing over 4,500 people with a turnover of €1.5bn. Meat craft and sustainability are key pillars of the company's heritage, which has grown from humble

The Consumer & Carbon

There is increasing pressure for food and drink companies to be transparent with their environmental impact across the entire value chain. New reporting requirements will see carbon footprint measurements as mandatory and communicating this measurement on pack is a new

Greenhill Fruit Farm Ltd

Greenhilll Fruit Farm is a family-run farm near Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford led by Eamonn and Deirdre Crean. The team combines three generations worth of fruit growing knowledge within their operations, ensuring the continuity of the region's fruit growing heritage. Across

Clonakilty Distillery Ltd

Clonakilty Distillery founders, the Scully family, have farmed their coastal land for eight successive generations. A commitment to both heritage and innovation has led to the revival of ancient malting barley varieties. Using these barley varities the Scully family create

Look South: Opportunities at the Bottom End of Africa

As the second largest economy in Africa and accounting for 15% of the continents GDP, South Africa is an important market for Irish food and beverage products. With exports of food and beverage products from Ireland to South Africa totalling €77.7 million in 2019 and

Selling Ireland's Meat & Seafood in Online Grocery

We’re telling the story of selling meat and seafood in online grocery in five parts. Selling Ireland's Meat & Seafood in Online Grocery We’re telling the story of selling meat and seafood in online grocery in five parts. 1. Online Landscape An overview of where the sector

Europe Meat Shopper Insight Tracker Q1 2022

Discover here the key trends in how European shoppers are buying meat. We survey 500 grocery shoppers in 7 European markets to understand consideration, engagement and purchase levels across proteins as well as purchase drivers and barriers and future consumption trends.

Cheese Shopper Insight Ireland

This research sets out to deliver shopper insight into the cheese category in Ireland. Shopper Insight Cheese in Ireland, June 2018 This research sets out to deliver shopper insight into the cheese category in Ireland. It looks at shopper attitudes and behaviours. Also