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Celebrating 50 years of Irish farmhouse cheese and its newest stars

Fifty years after her first cheesemaking experiments, the sector Veronica Steele helped create has transformed Ireland's farming and food culture.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Celebrating 50 years of Irish farmhouse cheese and its newest stars

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The honey trap: a sweeter deal for Irish producers

The honey trap: a sweeter deal for Irish producers

CL-IFJHOME 16 September 2026

Blood and guts are what it takes

Blood and guts are what it takes

CL-IFJHOME 9 September 2026

Irish food and drink standards: how labels and certifications influence buyers

Irish food and drink standards: how labels and certifications influence buyers

Irish food and drink standards: how labels and certifications influence buyers

NEWS 2 September 2026

Inside Cúán Greene's vision for Ómós in Abbeyleix, Co Laois

Inside Cúán Greene's vision for Ómós in Abbeyleix, Co Laois

Inside Cúán Greene's vision for Ómós in Abbeyleix, Co Laois

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Rory’s Miles to Mayo supported by limited- edition Keogh’s Crisps

Rory’s Miles to Mayo supported by limited- edition Keogh’s Crisps

Founder Tom Keogh will be participating in the Rory’s Miles to Mayo: The Trilogy challenge from 12-20 September.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Crustacean sensation: Inis Mór lobster and crab support fishing families

Crustacean sensation: Inis Mór lobster and crab support fishing families

Summer by the sea is the perfect time to enjoy locally caught lobster and crab, as Niamh and Bertie Donohue serve their freshly caught catch to visitors and Inis Mór locals alike.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Irish food labels challenge packaging ‘health claims’

Irish food labels challenge packaging ‘health claims’

Small food producers who are having trouble navigating EU law around making health claims on labels, say they have nowhere to turn for advice.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Is the key to tackling consumer apathy engaging in a bit of escapism?

Is the key to tackling consumer apathy engaging in a bit of escapism?

If there's one thing consumers and food producers have in common, it's that the economy is making us feel tired and stressed. Why not combine food education with a bit of entertainment?

NEWS 1 April 2026

Taco 'bout a pantry

Taco 'bout a pantry

Lily Ramirez Foran has been serving Ireland with authentic Mexican flavours at Picado Mexican Pantry for years – now, with a new second location, she is able to share even more food and culture

NEWS 1 April 2026

Irish asparagus: springtime superfood spear at its peak

Irish asparagus: springtime superfood spear at its peak

Locally grown, in-season Irish asparagus is a completely different product from its imported counterparts you find in the supermarket. Why aren’t more Irish farmers growing it?

NEWS 1 April 2026

Food of the gods: the deep cultural roots of chocolate

Food of the gods: the deep cultural roots of chocolate

We Irish love our chocolate, but do we know enough about it? Consumers are finding new ways to egg-press themselves this Easter.

NEWS 1 April 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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