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Innovation in Frozen Foods- Taste is key!

Innovation in Frozen Foods- Taste is key! food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert There are few categories which can sometimes seem as uninspiring for consumers as frozen fruit and vegetables. Even the frozen section of the store can be physically cold and uninviting with shoppers

Irish Food & Drink Exports Continue Strong Growth to China

Irish Food & Drink Exports Continue Strong Growth to China food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert Irish Food & Drink exports to Greater China recorded strong growth in the first six months of 2019 increasing by 18% to reach €457m – a record return in the history of trade with

The Emerging Craft Beer Market in China

The Emerging Craft Beer Market in China food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert China has the largest beer market in the world. As it matures, volumes are stagnating and the market is starting to contract. This has led to a trend towards premiumization and the emergence of the

A Shot in the Arm for Hyper Convenience

A Shot in the Arm for Hyper Convenience food trends David Cullen, Strategic Insights & Planning, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board   Bord Bia’s Consumer Lifestyle Trends (see www.bordbiaconsumerlifestyletrends.ie) identified the influence of “Fuller Lives” on food and drink

China - A formidable force in the global sheep meat trade

China - A fromidable force in the global sheep meat trade food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert The explosive growth of China’s middle class has brought about sweeping economic and social changes and this in turn has fuelled an engine of consumer spending and demand for a

The Emerging Ageing Opportunity in Asia

The Emerging Ageing Opportunity in Asia food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert Between 2019 and 2050 the population over 60 in Asia is going to double to 1.5bn people. This stark reality creates challenges across a number of policy areas and opportunity in the emerging sector of

Brand Forum: Video Momentum

Brand Forum: Video Momentum product innovation Video is increasingly generating momentum when it comes to consumers consuming content online and this is a big opportunity for brands.   The Brand Forum Team, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board Video is increasingly generating

Lactose-Free Continues to Grow in Spain

The market for lactose-free products in many countries across Europe remains highly under-represented. The Spanish market however is one of the exceptions/

The Pakistan Dairy Market

The Pakistan Dairy Market market watch Pakistan’s population is estimated at 210.7 million people and is growing by 1.4% per annum. It is the sixth most populous country in the world. Michael Hussey, Senior Manager International Dairy Ingredients, Bord Bia – Irish Food

The Whiskey Market in Mexico

Mexico is a fascinating country with many contrasting characteristics. It is home to some 123m inhabitants with a young, urban population.

New Frontiers in Health and Wellness fuelling growth in Alternative Drink Options

New Frontiers in Health and Wellness fuelling growth in Alternative Drink Options product innovation   Linda Cullen, Strategy and Planning Specialist, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board   The Bord Bia Consumer Lifestyle Trend - Health and Wellbeing is impacting consumer behaviour

Non-Alcoholic beer segment shows promise amongst younger French consumers

France, a country so synonymous with its wine drinking culture, has finally started to develop a sophisticated palate for artisanal and innovative beers.

Cheese Imports in China

Though some processed cheese slices and specific regional offering (in Tibet and Northwest region) are available from domestic suppliers, many cheese varieties

Snackification and healthy snacking trends gather momentum

Global trends in food and drink indicate that today’s consumers are becoming more conscious about making healthy food choices.

The Irish Snack Consumer

Recent research reports released by Mintel and Bord Bia have shed light on the attitudes and behaviour of the Irish snacker.