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Market Diversification for Growth

The Irish food and drink industry has sustained its position as by far the most global of Ireland’s indigenous industries, with its products finding markets in over 180 countries. The opportunity to enter new marketplaces is one every ambitious food and drink company must

The “Quality Turn”: The Growing Opportunity in Africa

Africa is emerging as the world’s next great consumer market. 4 of the world’s fastest growing economies are on the continent and the population is increasingly young, urban and middle class. With these shifts, there has been a so-called “quality turn” in the continent’s

Diversification Efforts Show Success in Asia

Asia is the continent with the greatest scope for increasing imports of Irish food and drink. The population, economic growth and urbanisation dynamics at play in Asia have for at least the last decade have made this clear. And this has played out in the figures -

Bord Bia’s London Office Brexit Update: 28th August

Germany scraps plans for Brexit talks at EU ambassador’s summit next week. According to a report from The Guardian, EU officials now believe the UK government is prepared to risk a no-deal exit when the transition period comes to an end on December 31st. The German

The importance of labelling in France and Belgium post lockdown

The coronavirus crisis has changed consumer behaviour significantly. With health and economy at play, consumers have become more conscious than ever of the food that they consume and where it comes from. Consequently, the labels on product are more impactful than ever on

A Spirited Future

From its well documented, near extinction in the 1970’s the Irish spirits industry is once again in rude health. The story is largely that of whiskey but the current renaissance is defined by more than just the volume and value recovery led by the big whiskey brands. It is

Opportunities to connect with the new Covid Consumer

Bord Bia’s Covid 19 Indicator Study identified changing consumer consumption patterns and shopping habits during lockdown. So with this in mind taking a look at some of the indicators a little closer can provide some opportunities for how you can meet these changing

Meat Re-imagined: A better meat story #1

Consumer receptivity to a “better meat” story, coupled with industry innovation act as the foundation to a revival in consumer perceptions of meat according to New Nutrition Business (NNB). A better meat strategy will ensure loyalty of consumers and when meat is the best it

The Impact of Coronavirus on UK Shopper and Consumer Behaviour – Part 1

Bord Bia GB and Him MCA hosted a webinar on the impact of the Coronavirus crisis on UK shopper and consumer behaviour. This FoodAlert, the first in a three-part series, is built on insight from MCA’s UK Recovery Report and the webinar. The Him MCA UK recovery report

Brexit Update: 3rd July 2020

EU-UK trade talks break up early over 'serious' disagreements. The latest negotiations in Brussels on an EU-UK trade and security deal have broken up early, with the EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, complaining of a lack of respect and engagement by the British

The Battle for the last Dirham: Restaurants, Delivery Services and COVID-19

As the takeaway culture continues in the UAE and in particular Dubai, restaurants are beginning to rise up and take on delivery services for every last dirham. There is little doubt that foodservice has suffered heavy casualties as a result of COVID-19. As restaurants

The Real Deal: The Sale of German Hypermarket Real and the Potential Impact on Irish Exports

The sale of Germany’s largest supermarket, Real may come as a shock to Irish food and drink exporters. With a range spanning over 80,000 products per store, Real has been a consistent support of homegrown Irish food and drink producers over the years. This Food Alert will

Cool Factor ‘Veggie & Co’ Trend in the German Frozen Category

German consumers frequently and happily reach to the frozen food options in the retail channel. The category is recording a steadily growing turnover and this success is due to the players constantly picking up on food trends and listening to consumer wishes. (Rundschau,

Key African Consumer Reactions to COVID-19

Key African Consumer Reactions to COVID-19 food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert Due to Africa’s extremely youthful population structure, limited testing capacity and supposed climatic differences, the number of African positive COVID-19 cases is significantly less than those in

Going the Final Mile – Linking Consumers and Product

Going the Final Mile – Linking Consumers and Product food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert Italy is now into the third week of lockdown with at least two more weeks to go. April 12th is the new date for the lifting of lockdown but few expect business, particularly the severely