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Dairy Ingredients in South East Asia – Performance and Opportunity

Irish ability to continue to successfully win a share of the burgeoning dairy consumption – and therefore import - in South-east Asia will depend on continuing to understand the consumer and providing for their needs. This article will introduce the scale of that import

‘Feeling the Pinch’ Alerts Vol.1 Bord Bia x Canvas8

Every month, Bord Bia’s Thinking House, in collaboration with research partners Canvas8, will bring you the latest insights surrounding recessionary behaviours and sentiments impacting people globally. Each issue will cover a key theme related to people’s response to the

How To Be A Successful Challenger Brand

The original term "Challenger Brand" was popularised in the late 1990's after it became part of Adam Morgan's seminal book on the subject, ‘Eating the Big Fish’ and has since become part of the marketing lexicon. Challenger brands, by their nature, challenge something

4 Key Macro Trends of Change by IGD Part 2

This article will outline the 2 of the 4 key macro trends that are shaping the world’s ever changing food and grocery industries according to the IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution). In this second part of the series, we will look at Altering authorities and Resource

Veganism in Japan

Traditionally, Japan has been known as one of the most precarious countries to navigate for vegetarians and vegans, as even the most seemingly plant-based dishes often contain some form of fish, whether as a seasoning or as a component of dashi (the ubiquitous light stock

Meat Re-imagined: A better meat story #2

Consumer receptivity to a “better meat” story, coupled with industry innovation can act as the foundation to a change 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

Looks like Restaurant Meal Kits are here to stay

Almost four months on from Ireland’s Covid-19 lockdown announcement and restaurants, hotels, cafes and pubs serving food have once again re-opened their doors to customers. Restaurant Meal Kits, one of the trends accelarated as a result of initial industry closures, looks

Milk Alternatives in Sweden: The Rise of Oat Milk

Sweden is a country that has traditionally had high levels of dairy consumption. Butter, cheese and milk are all considered essential components of a conventional Swedish breakfast and other meals throughout the day. More specifically, the consumption of milk in Sweden has

Vive la France!

The French market is another key market for Ireland. It is the fourth largest destination for Irish food and drink exports - the destination for €901m in exports in 2019. It is the third largest source for beef. Dairy exports are also in growth worth over €241m with Irish

Brexit Update: 11th June 2020

Bord Bia this week hosted it’s Preparing for Brexit – New UK Global Tariff Schedule webinar, with Carol Lynch and David Savage from BDO, focusing on the recently announced UK Global Tariff Schedule as well as the Northern Ireland Protocol. This webinar aims to help

‘Snackification’: the Future of Mealtimes

The term ‘Snackification’ describes a growing trend of consumers replacing their meals with snacks (Euromonitor Passport 2020). While this trend is not new, it has led to continuous growth in opportunities within the snacking category as new innovations are constantly being

Top 10 Trends and Opportunities for Dairy in 2020

This food alert will review the top 10 dairy trends as taken from a recent Innova webinar, which discussed their consumer survey findings and applied them to innovations within the dairy industry. It will also compare them to Bord Bia’s consumer lifestyle trends, and

The Shift toward Localism

This FoodAlert will identify and examine the localised shopping behaviors which have rapidly developed as a result of COVID-19. The Shift toward Localism   This FoodAlert will identify and examine the localised shopping behaviors which have rapidly developed as a result of

The Greatest Challenges to the Rising Vegan Trend in the UAE

The worldwide vegan trend has reached the UAE, but what are its greatest challenges and how can Irish companies capitalize? The Greatest Challenges to the Rising Vegan Trend in the UAE         The worldwide vegan trend has reached the UAE, but what are its greatest

The Woke Work Place Post Covid 19

This article takes a look at how the “local action” sub trend under Responsible Living is evolving to be more about corporate and community action. The Woke Work Place Post Covid 19   This article takes a look  at how the “local action” sub trend under Responsible Living