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Covid-19 Brings a New Tension between Hygiene and Sustainability

This FoodAlert will examine how consumers are demanding more packaging for fresh produce and open food as a result of Covid-19. It will then conclude with the implications of this for Irish suppliers. Covid-19 Brings a New Tension between Hygiene and Sustainability    

With Great Change… Comes Opportunities for Greater Collaboration!

Most of you may be familiar with Bord Bia’s consumer trends and more specifically the Fuller lives trend where we want to use our time to be as productive and sociable as possible, flowing from one thing to the next - and want to be helped, not hindered by tech... With

What Impact Will Covid-19 Have on the EU Farm to Fork Strategy?

Food security and sustainability is widely recognised as one of the most significant global challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. And that was before Covid-19. Now we need to think about what impacts the global pandemic will have on our sustainable food policies

Brexit Update: 20th March 2020

Brexit Update: 20th March 2020 food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert,Brexit On Friday March 13th, the European Commission’s DG SANTE - DG for Health and Food Safety, organised an Advisory Group on the Food Chain and Animal and Plant Health in relation to the withdrawal of the

Brexit Update: 13th March 2020

Brexit Update: 13th March 2020 food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert,Brexit Face-to-face Brexit talks cancelled over coronavirus fears. The second round of Brexit trade negotiations will not take place in London next week, as the UK and EU explore ways to keep talks going

The White Devils – a New Look on a Healthy Nutrition

The White Devils – a New Look on a Healthy Nutrition food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert Besides the ongoing trend for vegan and organic food, there is a “black list” of white ingredients existing, which are heavily discussed by professionals such as doctors and nutritionists,

Regenerative Agriculture Practices Contribute to a More Sustainable Future

Regenerative Agriculture Practices Contribute to a More Sustainable Future food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert This Food Alert article provides an introduction to Regenerative Agriculture Practices which many global food companies have adopted as part of the sustainability

Still at Odds: Consumer Convenience and Seeking Sustainability

Still at Odds: Consumer Convenience and Seeking Sustainability food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert Food and drink manufacturers are all too aware of the significant challenges in resolving consumer’s desire for convenience and competitive cost, and their increasing expectation

‘Movement, Manifesto and Values’ - Brand Forum Event 11th February 2020

‘Movement, Manifesto and Values’ - Brand Forum Event 11th February 2020 food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert The recent Brand Forum event was held in Google’s Foundry. Shenda Loughnane Group MD of Dentsu Aegis Network one of the world’s biggest media companies kicked off the

Korea: A Foodie Nation in an Era of Change

Korea: A Foodie Nation in an Era of Change food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert When one scratches the surface of Korea, it is immediately apparent that it is a culture centered around food. Indeed, instead of asking ‘how are you?,’ in the Korean language, the most frequently

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Workplace

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Workplace food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert How companies engage in corporate social responsibility continues to evolve and become of increasing strategic importance to their organisations. So, as corporate social responsibility

France legislates to increase the percentage of organic ingredients in public sector canteens

France legislates to increase the percentage of organic ingredients in public sector canteens market watch Noreen Lanigan, Established Markets Manager, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board   Public sector canteens (schools, hospitals, nursing homes and prisons primarily) in France

Go With Your Gut!

Go With Your Gut! gut health David Cullen, Strategic Insight and Planning, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board When it comes to nutrition our heart, muscles, bones and even our teeth get lots of TLC. However, as scientists continue to develop their understanding of the role of gut

Bord Bia’s London Office Brexit Update: 20th – 25th April

Bord Bia’s London Office Brexit Update: 20th – 25th April Brexit,market watch The 1922 executive committee of Conservative backbenchers MPs narrowly rejected calls to allow a vote of confidence in Theresa May’s leadership of the Tory Party with the next two months. Alison

In the Spirit of Innovation

In the Spirit of Innovation food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert The global market for Irish drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, continued to enjoy robust export growth in 2018 with the value of Irish beverage exports in 2018 reaching €1.5bn (Bord Bia, 2019). The outlook