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A Slice of the $300b pie: The fast food opportunity in USA

Bord Bia has recently conducted a number of pieces of market research to understand how fast food (or Quick-Service Restaurants) are emerging from the pandemic into 2022. One of the markets where we have done this is the USA, the home of fast food (Bord Bia, 2022).

Camembert war, most French controversy ever?

France loves PGO, there are more than 100 PGO for food products in France not including drinks. One of the most famous, PGO “Camembert de Normandie” is at the heart of the so called Camembert war.

Purpose before profit can give brands an edge

As brands strive for relevance and growth, a clear purpose brought to life in compelling ways can help brands get noticed and chosen. Brand Purpose can be described as a higher order reason for a brand to exist than just making a profit. At a strategic level ESG

3 Key Trends to Watch out for in UK Foodservice

The UK eating out market was estimated at a value of £95.2 billion in 2022 (Lumina Intelligence, 2022). The channel experienced a significant bounce back last year following two years of Covid-19 related restrictions. Looking ahead, foodservice will be challenged by the

Has the at home Covid-19 coffee craze began to slow now office working has returned?

As part of our Kantar report series for the prepared consumer foods category, the performance of the hot beverage category in the Irish retail channel was reviewed.

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and Pub Sector

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) & Pub Sector   Pizza giant Domino's is to recruit 1,000 new staff over the coming months. RTE Business – 26.09.2022 The roles will be both full and part-time and will include in-store workers and contract delivery drivers. The company says it

Contract Catering & trade sector

Contract Catering & Trade Sector   €85m expansion plans for Center Parcs lodged RTE Business – 10.08.2022 Center Parcs has lodged an application for planning permission for an €85m expansion of its resort in Ballymahon, Co Longford. The application, submitted to Longford

hotel and restaurant sector

Hotel & Restaurant Sector   The Dean Galway Opens for Business Hospitality Ireland – 28.04.2022 The Dean Galway hotel officially opened for business on Wednesday 27th April. The Dean Galway is a 100-bed boutique hotel that is more than 5,000 square metres in size. In

QSR and pub sector

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) & Pub Sector   Levy being introduced on use of disposable coffee cups RTE Business – 31.03.2022 A levy on disposable coffee cups will be introduced in the coming months in an effort by the Government to cut their use. The Circular Economy Bill

February 2022

Welcome to the February edition of Bord Bia's Ireland Market Foodservice Newsletter.   It feels fantastic (if not a little surreal) that following almost two years of lockdowns and restrictions, the Irish Government confirmed that as of 22nd January, there will be no

Hotel and Restaurant Sector

Hotel & Restaurant Sector   Dalata Hotel Group enter Europe for the first time with German deal RTE Business 01.02.2022 Dalata Hotel Group has taken its first step into the Continental European market with a deal to buy a new operating leasehold interest in Hotel Nikko

QSR and Pub Sector

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) & Pub Sector   McDonald’s to launch Chicken Big Mac Irish Examiner – 25.01.2022 McDonald’s is to launch a chicken version of its Big Mac in Ireland and UK. The limited-edition new burger will go on sale on February 2, but only in participating

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) & Pub Sector

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) & Pub Sector Irish Domino's Pizza firm pays €8m dividend Independent.ie – 31.12.2021 A company controlled by a Northern Ireland family that operates about 30 Domino’s Pizza outlets across the island paid an €8m dividend to its shareholders

Hotel and Restaurant Sector

Hotel & Restaurant Sector   Christmas cancellations cost hotels €90m in revenue RTÉ Business – 24.11.2021 Hoteliers are reporting over €90m in lost revenues as a result of many companies cancelling events and social gatherings, according to new research by the Irish Hotels

QSR and Pub Sector

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) & Pub Sector   Supermac’s sees 25% drop in revenue amid ‘hammering’ in city centres The Irish Times – 23.11.2021 The Supermac’s group saw a 25 per cent drop in its revenue last year with its city-centre outlets most impacted by the Covid-19