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The Spanish beer industry maintains its momentum

The Spanish beer industry maintains its momentum market watch Mark O’Loughlin, Madrid Office, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board The beer industry in Spain experienced growth on all fronts in the 2017 period. The improving economy, record tourism numbers and the increased on-trade

China continuing to drive global meat trade

China continuing to drive global meat trade food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert Changes in the China market are continuing to shape the global market environment for meat, especially pigmeat. This is demonstrated by the most recent market outlook published by Rabobank, which

The changing beer culture in the Netherlands

Beer culture in the Netherlands is changing. As the most popular alcoholic drink, the beer industry as a whole has experienced positive growth.

Bord Bia’s London Office Brexit Update: 27th July – 2nd August 2019

Bord Bia’s London Office Brexit Update: 27th July – 2nd August 2019 food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert,Brexit UK chancellor Sajid Javid announced on Thursday up to £2.1bn in extra funding to prepare Britain for a no-deal exit on October 31. The funding will be allocated to

The Evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility to Creating Shared Value

The Evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility to Creating Shared Value market watch In 2006 Michael Porter and Mark Kramer wrote the paper Strategy and society, the link between competitive advantage and corporate social responsibility. They outlined that most companies

Fruit and Vegetables in Ireland

Fruit and Vegetables in Ireland food alert,Food Alerts,food trends,FoodAlert Recent Kantar World panel information show that for the 52 weeks to the 16th of June 2019 show that total fresh produce sales are up by 3% to €1,576 billion, while volume is a shade down by 2% to

Design Thinking and Driving Change in Business

Design Thinking and Driving Change in Business product innovation Design Thinking as a way of working involves a more democratic collaborative and inclusive approach to problem solving and building an innovation pipeline. Grace Binchy, Consumer Insight Team, Bord Bia –

British court rules that Brexit must face a parliamentary vote

British court rules that Brexit must face a parliamentary vote market watch On the morning of 3rd November, the British High Court ruled that Theresa May cannot trigger Article 50, the legal route to Brexit, without parliament first having a vote. Daisy Higgins, London

Alcohol Trends 2018

A snapshot of some of the latest alcohol trends highlighted at the recent Imbibe Live event in London (Stylus, 2018).

Influence of religion on food

Influence of religion on food product innovation 11/9/2018 In our increasingly multicultural society there are growing opportunities to cater to consumers with regard to religious laws, customs and taboos.   Sorcha Connaughton, Library Assistant & Information Specialist,

Death of hypermarkets? How did Carrefour Poland achieve over 5% growth in a declining market?

Poland is still very fragmented, and one of the most competitive retail markets in Europe. Euromonitor reports that the grocery retail market grows at 4.2% (201

ASF Altering The World Meat Dynamic

ASF Altering The World Meat Dynamic food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert Global meat supplies are being shaped by the fallout of the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks which has predominantly affected China since the summer of 2018. Over recent months the disease has spread

Bord Bia's Consumer Lifestyle Trends

Bord Bia's Consumer Lifestyle Trends consumer insights Bord Bia’s Consumer Lifestyle Trends Programme has been running since 2006, and was recently relaunched in September 2018. Klara Lynch, Strategic Insights & Planning, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board   Bord Bia’s Consumer

Effects of French yellow vest movement on end of year sales

Effects of French yellow vest movement on end of year sales market watch The French yellow vest movement which began on the 17th of November 2018 following an official announcement on plans for a fuel tax continued every week until well after end of year sales.   Finnian O

Food Waste – A Swedish Solution

Food Waste – A Swedish Solution food alert,Food Alerts,FoodAlert,foodwaste,food trends One-third of all food produced in the world – approximately 1.3 billion tonnes – is lost or wasted every year. Globally, if food waste could be represented as its own country, it would be