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Growth in Ireland’s Foodservice Market to Resume in 2012

Growth in Ireland’s Foodservice Market to Resume in 2012 Positive Outlook for Irish Foodservice Suppliers and Operators Over 100 Irish food suppliers and 50 foodservice trade buyers gathered in Dublin today for Bord Bia’s third annual Irish Foodservice Seminar. Delegates

It’s Garden Time at Christmas

It’s Garden Time at Christmas It would not be Christmas without a real tree! Poinsettias are red-y for the festive season The Christmas tree harvest is currently underway due to favourable harvesting conditions. It is expected that approximately 700,000 trees will be

International Buyers with Purchasing Power of €18 billion attend Bord Bia event

International Buyers with Purchasing Power of €18 billion attend Bord Bia event Marketplace International 2012 The Irish food and drink industry’s ambitions for growth and expansion moved a further step forward today when over 520 food buyers from 28 countries across four

Global Food Prices at New Turning Point

Global Food Prices at New Turning Point Volatility impacting on Irish food export values, Bord Bia The recent strong surge in global corn and soybean prices is set to have a further upward impact on meat and dairy commodity prices, and ultimately on Irish food exports, in

Irish Potatoes Exhibit at International Trade Fair

Irish Potatoes Exhibit at International Trade Fair Fruit Logistica 2013, Berlin Five Irish potato marketing companies are participating at Fruit Logistica, the world’s leading trade fair for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry, taking place in Berlin this week. This will

Irish Farmhouse Cheese Sales Increase by 43%

Irish Farmhouse Cheese Sales Increase by 43% According to new figures released today by Bord Bia the Irish Farmhouse Cheese sector is experiencing a real taste of success, with retail sales in Ireland increasing by 43% since 2011, to reach €4 million per annum. The total

Strawberries are Cream of the Crop for Under 35’s

Strawberries are Cream of the Crop for Under 35’s National Strawberry Week According to a new Kantar report, there was a 33% increase in the retail value of strawberry sales to consumers in the 25-34 year old category in the last 12 months compared to the previous year, to

Irish food and drink exports approach €10 billion for the first time

Irish food and drink exports approach €10 billion for the first time Bord Bia reports increase of 40% in export values since 2009 Double digit growth in dairy and beef export values in 2013 Twitter: @Bordbia #IrishFoodExports The value of Irish food and drink exports has

Bord Bia Launches Retail Guide for Small Food Businesses

Bord Bia Launches Retail Guide for Small Food Businesses Almost 70% of small food businesses expect their business to grow in 2014 Twitter: @Bordbia #BBSmallBiz Bord Bia launched a 'Guide to Retail for Small Food Producers' designed as a practical tool for small food

Do you have a big idea for a food business? Food Works wants you!

Do you have a big idea for a food business? Food Works wants you! Ireland’s next generation of food entrepreneurs sought for 2015 programme Food Works 2014 participant, Wicklow Wolf, opens new brewery in Bray and plans 16 new jobs Ambitious individuals, with an interest in

National Organic Awards 2014 Winners Announced

National Organic Awards 2014 Winners Announced Donegal based kombucha brewery SynerChi wins two awards for Innovation and Best Processed Product The achievements and contributions of five Irish organic food and drink companies were recognised today at the National Organic

Fás Onnmhairíochta á Thiomáint ag Margaí Idirnáisiúnta, Bord Bia

Fás Onnmhairíochta á Thiomáint ag Margaí Idirnáisiúnta, Bord Bia Méadú 4% Tagtha ar Onnmhairí Bia agus Dí na hÉireann arbh fhiú €10.5 billiún iad Dé Céadaoin 14 Eanáir 2014: Sheol Bord Bia Tuarascáil ar Fheidhmíocht agus ar Ionchais Onnmhairí inniu a léiríonn ardú 4% ar

Bord Bia welcomes visit of Premier Li to Ireland

Bord Bia welcomes visit of Premier Li to Ireland Premier Li visits sustainable beef and dairy farm in Co. Mayo Bord Bia CEO Aidan Cotter said today’s visit to an Irish beef and dairy farm by Premier Li of China marks another important step in securing further market

Over 95% of Ireland’s leading restaurateurs have increased the amount of local suppliers they work w

Over 95% of Ireland’s leading restaurateurs have increased the amount of local suppliers they work with in the last 12 months Bord Bia Just Ask! Survey indicates leading Irish restaurants actively promote local supplier details to their customers Restaurants are

Irish Cheese Tastes Success at the International Cheese Awards

Irish Cheese Tastes Success at the International Cheese Awards Irish Cheesemakers Win 69 Awards Some 14 Irish cheese producers were honoured at the 118th International Cheese Awards in Nantwich recently accumulating some 69 awards. Irish cheese producers, in conjunction