Ken Doherty’s ode to offal: ‘Think firm kidneys, springy tripe, crispy ears and melty brains’
The Assassination Custard owner wants to change the way we think about ‘inside meat’
Food production
Ireland is living through tomorrow’s weather with yesterday’s infrastructure
National policy must deliver locally to help communities cope with changing climate
Europe needs a resilient food system and as part of its broader strategic defence
Capacity to produce food to high standards, less reliant on fragile global supply chains, is not protectionism but prudent risk management
Why the world has started stockpiling food again
Governments are hoarding rice and grain as insurance against a world they increasingly view as unstable. But many economists believe it could be counter-productive
How Ireland got hooked on ultra-processed foods – and the only viable solution
Reformulating ultra-processed food as effective as low-tar cigarettes or guns with fewer bullets
‘No urgency’ in tackling food price inflation, says farmers group
Regulations aimed at improving transparency across agri-food supply chain to take effect later this year
Denmark’s plan for a greener country offers ideas worth Ireland’s attention
Carbon tax on farming and taking land out of agricultural production among bold moves by the Danes
Further recall issued over SMA baby formula due to food-poisioning fears
Food watchdog alerts consumers of ‘possible presence of cereulide in additional SMA infant formula’
I must admit, Ireland beats Australia hands down when it comes to one simple staple
A trip to the supermarket sent me into an unexpected vortex of homesickness
Five things we need more of - and less of - in Ireland’s restaurants
When I’m allowed to let off a little steam – the sweep of things I’d like to see less of, and the few I wouldn’t mind seeing more
Rejuvenating soils and nature through regenerative farming
Better productivity has come at expense of ecosystems but new and old practices show their vibrancy can be restored
Irish food and drink exports hit record €19bn in 2025 despite ‘volatile’ trade environment
Declining Irish whiskey sales drag drinks exports growth lower
Why are some US health officials suggesting saturated fats have been unfairly demonised?
Saturated fats are predominant in animal products such as butter, cheese, beef and pork
Network puts focus on nutritious seasonal food for people and planet
Local producers want to build closer connections between Irish consumers and farmers
Romans left us lessons in long-lasting, low-carbon construction
Engineers working to develop greener concrete should look to the 2,000-year-old Pantheon for inspiration
‘I collapse in a heap on Christmas Eve’: Meet the foodmakers behind some Irish festive favourites
From planning in March to the quiet aftermath of Christmas at home, these food producers take the festive period seriously
Study of ‘forever chemical’ in European foods finds highest level in Irish cereals
TFA linked to adverse effects on thyroid, liver and immune functions, but industry group says exposure levels are not of concern
At the top of the meat market: ‘It’s the most delicious beef I can get my hands on’
As chefs constantly chase something different to bring to the table, new ways of approaching beef are winning spots on their menus
Blessed are the Irish craft cider-makers: ‘Most Irish people don’t know what cider is’
The artisan cider market is growing, with clever innovation and hard work at its core. But consumers still have some learning to do
Is processed food bad for you?
The short answer is no. Some processed foods are harmful, some are not, but processing is often essential
Irish winemaker in Catalonia: ‘It’s like milking in Roscommon, but it’s 18 degrees today’
Ireland is a key market for Tom Gallagher’s Tomish wines: ‘Irish people support Irish who go out and do something different’
Microplastics: Avoid plastic in your food and drink with these kitchen detox tips
Studies show plastics can accumulate at alarming levels in the human body, with your home kitchen among the culprits
Greencore on track for €1.4bn Bakkavor deal as Bristol site sale appeases watchdog
Bristol facility makes chilled sauces and soups and accounts for 1% of the £4bn sales of planned combined group
How can Ireland help to sustainably feed 10bn people and slow global warming by 2050?
With a new world order, co-operating countries will have to live with doing more with less
Meath commercial turkey flock tests positive for bird flu in second case this week
Compulsory housing order issued for poultry and captive birds to minimise spread
Carbon dioxide levels hit new high, locking in overheating of Earth for centuries, WMO warns
World threatened by ‘vicious climate cycle’ that continues to bring more extreme weather
Ireland urged not to follow New Zealand in changing methane targets
New Zealand’s government to rewrite its climate law and row back on emissions commitments
Fota Wildlife Park cases confirm bird flu remains a big threat
So far Republic of Ireland has avoided outbreak in commercial flocks
Gourmet getaways: The best places to eat and drink in Clare
In the Burren, cattle graze limestone hills, kombucha ferments upstairs in a pub, and a Michelin star restaurant gives a quiet sense of what defines the region
Irish spirits exports hit record €1.47 billion in 2024
Domestic consumption sank by 2 per cent as the US remained the sector’s largest market in the lead up to tariffs
The drivers of obesity that also come with climate impacts
Thinking in a Climate Emergency: ultraprocessed foods are a leading cause of rising rates of obesity
New premium Irish ice-cream range, inspired by Kerrygold, sets sights on US market
Limerick-based Emerald Irish Ice Cream is seeking to tap into the US love of Irish dairy products
Food price inflation ‘shows no signs of abating’, says Bank of Ireland
Imposition of US tariffs in August brings ‘some certainty’ to Irish food exporters, however
Dawn Meats’ bid for New Zealand meat exporter faces last-minute challenge
Alliance Group’s 4,300 farmer shareholders are due to vote on offer next month
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