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18 September 2014

Coveney Welcomes Industry Vision for Prepared Consumer Foods

Speaking recently at the launch of a 10 Year vision document for the prepared consumer foods sector , Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, stated that this key manufacturing sector had the potential to deliver added value and jobs, resulting in valuable home market sales and increased exports.

09 September 2014

Favourable Climate Boosts Bramley Apple Growers in Northern Ireland

Bramley apple growers in the "orchard of Ireland" are holding out for a good crop thanks to promising weather. The 200 growers covering 2,000ha in Northern Ireland are enjoying "a favourable climate at the moment", said Dermot Morgan, an Armagh grower and member of the Northern Ireland Fruit Growers Association.

29 August 2014

Check Out this Great Free Event Being Ran by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland...

FREE Small Food Business Start-Up Seminar
When: 9th October, 8:00am - 12:45pm
Where: Silver Springs Moran Hotel , Tivoli, Co. Cork

All food businesses, big or small, whether operating from a business premises, in the home or from a mobile unit or food stall, must be aware of the legislation regarding food hygiene and food safety. Ultimately, you are responsible for ensuring the food you produce is safe.

29 July 2014

Retail Industry Continues To Recover in Q2

Many segments of the retail industry – ladies fashion, footwear and garden centres – bounced back strongly in the second quarter of the year when compared to 2013 as shoppers were buoyed by good weather in April.

24 July 2014

Innovative NPD Workbook for Food & Drink Sector Companies

If you are an Irish Food and Drink processing company and would like to receive a copy of the workbook free of charge, please contact the FCCA project manager Heike Owens (heikeowens@irishexporters.ie).

14 July 2014

Aldi and Lidl Bag A Bigger Share of the Grocery Market

With as much as a third of total household spending going on groceries the numbers are a key marker of consumer activity.

07 July 2014

Tenders - Fruit & Vegetables Tender 2014

Tenders - Fruit & Vegetables Tender 2014
Abstract: This competition is for the supply and delivery of various specified fruit and vegetables to the Irish Prison Service. The tender is divided into four Lots - Lot 1 (All Dublin Prisons & Shelton Abbey), Lot 2 (Midlands & Portlaoise Prisons), Lot 3 (Southern – Cork & Limerick Prisons) & Lot 4 (North West – Castlerea & Loughan House). Interested tenderers are invited to tender for one or more lots.
Publication date: 25-06-2014
Response deadline: 06-08-2014 15:00 Irish time
Procedure: 2. Open Procedure (OJEU)
Buyer: Irish Prison Service
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19 June 2014

Tenders - The supply and delivery of fresh fruit & vegetables and eggs to the Irish Defence Forces

Tenders - The supply and delivery of fresh fruit & vegetables and eggs to the Irish Defence Forces
Abstract: In general, the requirement of the contract is to provide fresh Fruit & Vegetable Products and eggs to all Seventeen (17) military locations as and when required. The supplies to be provided under the Contract shall be delivered to the satisfaction of the Minister and his/her agent in accordance with the specified requirements. Defence Forces personnel at both a local and national level will monitor quality of service. The tender is broken into 2 lots (One and Two), Locations for delivery are as follows : Lot One( Dublin Region) Cathal Bruagha Barracks, Dublin; McKee Barracks, Dublin; Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel; Gormanston Camp, Co Meath; Aiken Barracks, Dundalk, Co. Louth; Ceannt Barracks, Curragh, Co. Kildare; Pearse Barracks, Curragh, Co. Kildare; Coolmoney Camp, Co. Wicklow. Lot Two: Collins Barracks, Cork; Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick; CSS Naval Base, Haulbowline; Naval Depot Store, Haulbowline; Lynch Camp, Kilworth; Stephen Barracks, Kilkenny; Custume Barracks, Athlone; Mellows Barracks, Co. Galway; Finner Camp, Co. Donegal. All product items must be quoted for in both Lots. In order to quote for lot 1 Companies must quote for all locations within this lot. Companies that do not quote for all locations within this lot will be excluded from the competition for Lot 1. Lot 2 refers to all other locations outside of Dublin region. Companies may submit tenders for individual locations within Lot 2. Additionally companies may tender for all locations or some locations in Lot 2 (even one location). This approach is to facilitate initiatives to assist SMEs in Public Procurement as outlined by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Circular 10/14. Companies may quote for both lots.
Publication date: 18-06-2014
Response deadline: 28-07-2014 12:00 Irish time
Procedure: 2. Open Procedure (OJEU)
Buyer: Defence Forces Ireland
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18 June 2014

DIT and Bord Bia In Exciting Research Partnership

Lisa Koep, a doctoral student at DIT, has won an Irish Research Council (IRC) enterprise partnership award to study the challenges and best practice for companies to communicate claims about sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

10 June 2014

Consortium ‘Cooperation in Controlled Growing’

Berg Hortimotive, Flier Systems and Bosman - Van Zaal will introduce their Consortium 'Cooperation in controlled growing' at the GreenTech Amsterdam. On the international trade fair for horticulture these Dutch suppliers will demonstrate the strength of their cooperation, realization of successful projects and releasing customers from their concerns.

19 May 2014

GreenTech Announces Over 45 Topics in the Sessions Programme

Inspiring Line-Up of Speakers. Gain knowledge and grow your business perspective, obtain key advice and build knowledge from over 40 inspirational speakers tackling over 45 topics on te greentech stages.

01 September 2014

Catering for the Single Diner

According to research recently published by HospitalityGEM, one in four people are eating out alone at least once a month. The biggest reason for this increase in single diners is the ever-increasing merge in work-life balance activity and the growing acceptability of combining work with dining.

04 August 2014

Shoppers Admit To In-Store Temptation

If you're susceptible to in-store advertising – such as floor graphics, trolley ads and aisle banners – when you visit the supermarket, you are not alone. Four in 10 of the shoppers surveyed on behalf of retail marketing specialists Visualise said it was the most relevant way for brands to advertise their messages to them.

28 July 2014

Is It Time To Put Down the Mobile Phone?

In a previous Food Alert article, I referenced the fact that the out-of-home market was embracing mobile technology, reflecting a change in consumer behaviour. This doesn't seem to be the case for all...

22 July 2014

Obeo Introduces Compostable Food Waste Box On Sale in Dunnes

A new National College of Art and Design (NCAD) spin-out company called Obeo has introduced its first product - a compostable food waste box to separate food waste at home with no smells or mess in the kitchen.

11 July 2014

New Series Provides 'A Taste of Lough Derg'

Food producers and restaurant owners surrounding Lough Derg have joined forces in an effort to promote the region as a food tourism destination. 'A Taste of Lough Derg 2014', a pilot initiative for 2014, features 13 separate food events taking place in villages and towns along the shores of Lough Derg in counties Clare, Galway and Tipperary.

25 June 2014

Strawberries Sales Stay Strong in Ireland

According to a new Kantar report, there was an 8% increase in the volume of sales of strawberries in the Irish retail market over the last 12 months compared to the previous year. Commenting on the news, Michal Slawski, Horticulture Division, Bord Bia, said that it's interesting to look at how the growth in sales has changed over time.Traditionally, older consumers would have been the major purchasers of strawberries, while blueberries were a novelty purchase.

19 June 2014

Musgrave Invest €8m in Green Truck Fleet

Wholesalers, Musgrave MarketPlace, today announced a major upgrade of its delivery fleet with an E8m investment that will see it introduce 55 new multi-temperature trucks to its fleet. It said that this will significantly cut the company's carbon footprint and facilitating high-frequency nationwide coverage.

12 June 2014

rx3 Publish Best Practice Guidance for Waste Plastic Management in Ireland

rx3 published the report Best Practice Guidance for Waste Plastic Management in Ireland. [pdf, 4.82MB] The guidance is aimed at improving the quality of recycled plastic to assist with securing end markets and maintaining a buoyant recycling industry in Ireland.

21 May 2014

Tender - 2014 Sea Lettuce Contract - 2014 Collection, Transportation and Land Spread of Sea Lettuce

Tender - 2014 Sea Lettuce Contract - 2014 Collection, Transportation and Land Spread of Sea Lettuce
Abstract: Cork County Council is now seeking tenders in 2014 for the collection, transport and subsequent land spreading of Sea Lettuce from beaches primarily at Inchydoney, Harbour View, Coolmain, Garrettstown, Courtmacsherry, Rockey Bay and Robert's Cove.
Publication date: 16-05-2014
Response deadline: 06-06-2014 16:00 Irish time
Procedure: 1. Open Procedure (NON OJEU)
Buyer: Cork County Council
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15 May 2014

Europe’s Agri-Food Businesses Call for An EU Policy Shift Towards Innovation

Sectors present policy recommendations to EU farm ministers to unlock the potential of Europe's agricultural and food industries to master key challenges and opportunities