Search Results

Packaging ranked number one sustainability priority for food and drink businesses

Packaging ranked number one sustainability priority for food and drink businesses Bord Bia launches new Packaging Guidance for Origin Green members Sustainable packaging and plastics were identified as a key issue for commercial food buyers in Ireland, according to new

New greening initiative launched to enhance urban environments across Ireland

New greening initiative launched to enhance urban environments across Ireland More Green Cities for Europe aims to increase use of green landscaping in building projects and promote locally-grown planting stock The Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, Pippa

Bord Bia Reports 20% Increase in Applications For Postgraduate Places

Bord Bia Reports 20% Increase in Applications For Postgraduate Places Bord Bia has reported a surge in interest in its post-graduate masters’ programmes with a 20% increase in applications last year. Over 2,700 applications were received for almost 80 places across the five

UK smoking ban paves way for growth in UK Foodservice sector for Irish food and drink suppliers

UK smoking ban paves way for growth in UK Foodservice sector for Irish food and drink suppliers 50% of Irish publicans said smoking ban had positive impact on their foodservice business - Seminar highlights this will be mirrored in UK Irish suppliers and UK food buyers with

Bord Bia to the fore at Beijing meat exhibition

Bord Bia to the fore at Beijing meat exhibition Irish food and drink exports to China up 84% to €53.5 million Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, is exhibiting at the 4th China International Meat Industry Exhibition and Conference which opens in Beijing today. Organised by the

First Irish entry to be crowned Supreme Taste Champion

First Irish entry to be crowned Supreme Taste Champion Treble win for Irish food producer at the Great Taste Awards in London Sally Barnes of Woodcock Smokery was announced as the first Irish winner of the Supreme Champion award at The 2006 Great Taste Awards held in London

Get Cracking on a Healthier Diet

Get Cracking on a Healthier Diet An egg a day is ok, Bord Bia launch free meal planner and recipe booklet Bord Bia has launched a new campaign to encourage people to cook quick and easy main meals using eggs and other fresh ingredients. The campaign includes a free Meal

Minister launches Bord Bia's Sponsorship of "Fresh from the Farmers' Markets"

Minister launches Bord Bia's Sponsorship of "Fresh from the Farmers' Markets" "Fresh from the Farmers' Markets" is a brand new, RTÉ eight-part television supported by Bord Bia. Broadcast weekly on RTÉ One, the series commences on Wednesday April 25th, 2007 at 7.30pm. The

A Presidential Celebration of Garden Life

A Presidential Celebration of Garden Life Bloom in the Park opens Bloom, officially opened by patron President of Ireland Mary McAleese today, is set to become Ireland's premier gardening showcase. With 30 stunning show gardens, 50 vibrant floral and planting displays, 70

Bord Bia Celebrates World Egg Day

Bord Bia Celebrates World Egg Day An egg a day is ok Bord Bia today launched a national campaign aimed at raising awareness of the fact that ‘an egg a day is ok‘¹ as part of a healthy balanced diet. The launch coincides with World Egg Day which takes place tomorrow (Friday

Food & Drink Industry poised for continued growth

Food & Drink Industry poised for continued growth Bord Bia marks innovation in Irish Food & Drink The winners of Bord Bia’s Food and Drink Industry Awards in partnership with Ulster Bank were announced this evening at a gala dinner in the Mansion House, Dublin by Minister

Bord Bia Quality Mark Campaign Continues

Bord Bia Quality Mark Campaign Continues Retail Sales of Bacon increase by 7% to €186 million Bord Bia today launched the latest phase in its campaign to encourage consumers to look for the Bord Bia Quality Mark when buying rashers and cooked ham. New research revealed

Organic sales in Ireland exceed €100 million(2)

Organic sales in Ireland exceed €100 million Bord Bia hosts National Organic Food Conference, Waterford Organic sales increase by 82% - from €57 million to €104 million 45% of Irish grocery shoppers bought organic produce in the last month According to new research

SeptemberFest 2008

SeptemberFest 2008 Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Dublin - Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September Bord Bia, in conjunction with the OPW, will host Ireland’s first ever national independent drinks festival at Farmleigh House and gardens in the Phoenix Park, Dublin this

Effectiveness of Marketing Spend – Prove It or Lose It!

Effectiveness of Marketing Spend – Prove It or Lose It! Bord Bia’s Brand Forum, RDS, Dublin As consumers seek to cut back their spending in the current economic downturn, the need for food and drink companies to measure the effectiveness of marketing expenditure is