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Global pigmeat trade exposed to disease and trade issues

Global pigmeat trade exposed to disease and trade issues market watch The current landscape for global pigmeat trade remains very challenging, with disease pressures in certain regions of the world coupled with evolving International trade dynamics likely to play a

Taking Food studies with a pinch of salt

Taking Food studies with a pinch of salt market watch The recent EAT Lancet report grabbed headlines when it was published. It contained multiple recommendations for drastic dietary changes.   Brian Moynihan, Global Graduate Meat Department, Bord Bia - Irish Food Board  

Bord Bia’s London Office Brexit Update: 2nd March – 7th March

Bord Bia’s London Office Brexit Update: 2nd March – 7th March market watch,Brexit Alison Ryan, London Office, Bord Bia - Irish Food Board   21 days until Brexit   Key events this week:   The UK Attorney General, Geoffrey Cox, outlined that there were no breakthroughs in the

Sustained Growth of French Organic Market

Sustained Growth of French Organic Market food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert,food trends,market watch The organic industry is becoming more prevalent in the daily lives of French consumers. Worth €9.7bn in 2018 (+15.7% yoy), it has experienced 50% growth in the past 5 years,

The Oyster Market in Italy

The Oyster Market in Italy market watch Oysters are considered a luxury seafood in Italy and the Italian market consumes approximately 4,400 tonnes of oysters per year Cormac Coughlan, Seafood Global Graduate, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board   Oysters are considered a luxury

What is a micro-influencer and how can they help grow your brand?

What is a micro-influencer and how can they help grow your brand? product innovation Managing an effective digital campaign has become an important part of modern day business strategy. Laura Murray, Madrid Office, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board   Managing an effective digital

Consumer demands that the Meat Sector must face

Consumer demands that the Meat Sector must face market watch Bord Bia attended the Spanish Meat Industry’s annual meeting point at the 19th AECOC Congress of Meat and Processed Products that brought together 420 industry professionals to discuss the consumer demands that

‘Food Plus’ and ‘Food Minus’

‘Food Plus’ and ‘Food Minus’ food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert,consumer insights The term ‘Food Plus’ refers to products that are produced with added functionality. This added functionality usually refers to vitamins and minerals that are added to products to provide

Meat Free Here To Stay But Will The Sizzle Fizzle?

Meat Free Here To Stay But Will The Sizzle Fizzle? food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert,product innovation Despite the seeming ubiquity of meat free and vegan options in both retail and increasingly foodservice, some industry stalwarts in the United States remain unconvinced

Sweden – Not quite ready to be cashless!

Sweden – Not quite ready to be cashless! food alert,FoodAlert,FoodAlert,market watch More and more cafes, restaurants and shops in Sweden are going cash free and big retailers following suit. Most people rarely carry cash, even children use card payments. Linda Madigan -

Measures from France to reduce plastic waste

Measures from France to reduce plastic waste food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert,market watch Finnian O'Luasa - Manager France & Belgium - Bord Bia, Irish Food Board   The American explorer Victor Vescovo recently made the deepest dive in history by reaching a depth of 10 927

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

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.

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