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The Evolution of Superfoods

The Evolution of Superfoods product innovation Mintel have recently taken a look at the next generation of superfoods, predicting what they think will be the key trends in this area in the future.   Amy Bond, Assistant Librarian and Information Specialist, Bord Bia – The

Rediscovering the Natural in the Alcoholic Beverage Industry

Rediscovering the Natural in the Alcoholic Beverage Industry food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert It is no secret that consumers are beginning to take more control of their health and wellbeing. 72% of consumers say they are trying to lose or maintain their current weight while

Fresh Potatoes and the Millennial Generation

Fresh Potatoes and the Millennial Generation food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert Recent market research was carried out by Bord Bia with the objective of understanding consumer’s behaviours and attitudes towards fresh potatoes, with a more in-depth understanding of millennial

Retail and Food Service Development - Food Alerts

Find out everything you need to know about Retail and Food Service Development from Bord Bia, the Food Alerts from Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board.

Working with the EU to highlight Irish Food

Working with the EU to highlight Irish Food food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert,market watch Identifying and developing export markets for Irish beef, lamb and pork is vastly important to maintaining and growing the overall sector. Securing EU co-funding support to drive our

Defrosting Consumer Perceptions to Frozen Food

Defrosting Consumer Perceptions to Frozen Food consumer insights Convenience and health continue to grow in importance to consumers. Klara Lynch, Strategic Insights & Planning, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board Convenience and health continue to grow in importance to consumers.

Australia: An Opportunity for Irish Spirits & Craft Beers?

Australia: An Opportunity for Irish Spirits & Craft Beers? food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert The Australian Whiskey market is worth €1.4bn (IWSR, 2019) and Irish Whiskey accounts for €74m (retail sales value) of that. From 2013 - 2019 Irish Whiskey had a CAGR (compound

Wrapping up a Sustainable Future

Wrapping up a Sustainable Future product innovation Last week Whole Foods published its food trend predictions for 2019, among the top 10 being the emergence of new forms of packaging which will not harm the environment.   Gill Higgins, Origin Green Ambassador, London  

Nielsen on trends that will dominate in 2019 – Part 1 Health & Wellness

Nielsen on trends that will dominate in 2019 – Part 1 Health & Wellness Food Alerts,food alert,FoodAlert This FoodAlert (the first in a series of 3) will look at the importance of trends, highlight Nielsen’s top trends that will dominate the Irish grocery market in 2019 (

How Technology (and Robots!) will shape the Future Food Industry

How Technology (and Robots!) will shape the Future Food Industry product innovation Automation, food surplus and hydroponics were just some of the topics discussed at the recent Food Loves Tech Conference in Brooklyn.   Emma Gill, Marketing Advisor USA, Bord Bia – Irish

The Evolving European Organic Consumer

The Evolving European Organic Consumer FoodAlert,Food Alerts,consumer insights Growing consumer concerns around food safety, the natural environment and human health are some of the key drivers of the increased demand for organic products in the key European markets of

5 * Health Rating or False Health Rating

5 * Health Rating or False Health Rating consumer insights Australia is in the midst of an obesity crisis, with two thirds of adults and a quarter of children overweight or obese. Liz Lalor, Sydney, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board   Australia is in the midst of an obesity

Food Supplement VAT Crackdown

Food Supplement VAT Crackdown Retail and Foodservice Developments The Revenue Commissioners will impose a flat VAT rate of 23% on food supplements including vitamins, minerals, probiotics, folic acid, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and cannabidiol from March 1st. Richard Cooper,

Updates from the world of Confectionery and Snacks

Updates from the world of Confectionery and Snacks food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert Earlier this week 7 exporters exhibited on Bord Bia’s Origin Green stand at the 50th ISM tradeshow – the leading show globally for Confectionery and Snacks attended by approximately 40,000

Market Watch - Food Alerts

Find out everything you need to know about Market Watch from Bord Bia, the Food Alerts from Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board.