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4 reasons why labelling of origin in France could actually be an opportunity for Irish lamb?

Labelling of beef origin has been mandatory in France for 20 years. From the 1st of March 2022 it will be the same for lamb, pork and poultry bought raw by the restaurants. Quite an upset for exporters in a market like France! But the threat could actually turned into an

#TikTokmademebuyit- How to get started with the world’s fastest growing social medium

The international growth of TikTok seems to know no bounds. Only in existence since 2017, it’s overtaken Facebook as the world’s most downloaded app and has now crossed the one billion monthly active user mark. Irish numbers are also impressive.

Poles, understanding 38 million consumers

Poland, a country of 38 million people, is the fifth largest consumer market in the European Union. With the economy growing continuously from 1992 to 2020 and again in 2021, both in terms of the entire economy and the value of purchasing power, it is a very attractive

4 Key Consumer Trends in Post – Covid Spain

The impact of the Covid19 health crisis has reshaped the eating habits of consumers all over the world and Spain is no exception. This article will discuss the key consumer trends that have emerged from the pandemic as Spanish consumers adjust to life post-Covid.

Frozen Ireland Insights

The frozen category has been very well positioned to service the needs of consumers during the pandemic. As consumers were limited to less shopping trips, the closure of the hospitality sector and the introduction of remote working, the frozen category highlighted its many

5 Sources of Insight for Health and Wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing has been a key driver of innovation and growth for food and drink in the past years, and consumer interest in this trend was only sharpened during the pandemic. As outlined in our Consumer Lifestyles Trend research, this will continue, with consumers

How online grocery and quick commerce in Europe are changing the grocery retail landscape

In recent years the potential of the online grocery market has become evident. Covid accelerated the growth of online retail and a series of large investments and take overs will speed up these developments even more. The battle for the consumer has started. This article

4 Ps to Purchase in Italy’s Beef Sector

Price, Provenance, Packaging and Premium are four key drivers that matter to Italian beef consumers. This insightful article looks at the presence of each P in the Italian market and its relevance to the Irish beef sector.

Why Africa should be considered as an alternative Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) market?

The Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) market in Europe and the US is saturated and overflowing with well-known QSR chains such as KFC and Burger King. For this reason, international QSR chains are beginning to look further afield to markets where there is less competition,

5 Must Reads on Dairy Ingredients

A few years ago when discussing research into what makes a winning formula for dairy industry growth, McKinsey stated that “a rapidly changing consumer and global environment requires a bold new outlook” (McKinsey, 2019). The Bord Bia library service provides access to

Don’t just go with your gut! Considerations for effective engagement in the gut health market

The gut has never been more top of mind. Consumers are paying more attention and recent years has seen a growing number products and brands entering the category. However, as a sector its complicated and not without its challenges. In this article, we set out to highlight 4

The impact of Covid-19 on the food sector in China – June 2022

From the start of June, following more than two months of strict lockdowns across the country, China is cautiously re-opening. In Shanghai, where the outbreak was largest, most of the city’s 25 million residents were restricted to their residential compounds for April and

Using Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage for Irish SME’s in Food Drink and Horticulture

Sustainability is now widely considered a business-critical consideration and a must-have for staff, consumers and investors alike. Covid-19 derailed this temporarily but as we continue to emerge into a post-pandemic world the ‘Green Recovery’ movement has now started

What is a ‘Carbon Footprint’ and why does it matter?

There is increasing pressure from consumers, retailers and governments for food and drink companies to be transparent with their environmental impact across the entire value chain. This article will look at new Origin Green reporting requirements, EU policy in the pipeline

Alternative Protein market declines after period of growth

Recent analysis conducted by Gira has indicated significant declines in investment in the alternative protein market at a global level. Huge increases in the level of investment were recorded from 2018 through to 2021 when invested capital in the sector totalled $5.2