Consumer
David Wright on 23 Jun 2021
‘NI: Our Food, Our Story’ launched
The book, written by Dr Vanessa Woods has been sent to every primary school in NI.
Noel Bardon on 22 Jun 2021
Consumers want more info on locally-produced, sustainable dairy
Recent survey data from the European Milk Forum shows that dairy products are well regarded by consumers.
Damien O'Reilly on 16 Jun 2021
Damien O’Reilly: the gap between farmers and consumers
The gap between farmers and consumers is widening - and farmers are losing out. Damien O'Reilly writes
Ciara Leahy on 09 Jun 2021
Consumer: environmental matters
We drank more milk in the pandemic which is positive but consumers are questioning dairy production and its impact on the environment. The NDC tells us how they plan to build consumer confidence.
Amy Forde on 05 Jun 2021
McConalogue offers food ombudsman extension to TDs and senators
Minister McConalogue is giving TDs and senators until Friday 11 June to make a submission to the process.
Lorcan Allen on 03 Jun 2021
Brexit, COVID-19 and ecommerce – the future of grocery retail in Ireland
Lorcan Allen speaks to Malachy O’Connor, a veteran of the grocery retail industry, to get his views on the impact COVID-19 and Brexit has had on the supermarket sector.
Noel Bardon on 02 Jun 2021
IFA calls for 'proper labelling' of livestock rations
The IFA wants to see producers increase the amount of information provided to farmers on feed labels.
Lorcan Allen on 27 May 2021
Consumers returned to premium meats and known brands during COVID-19 crisis
Fiona Sweeney, strategic marketing director at Kerry Group, outlines the major consumer trends she noticed over the last year.
on 26 May 2021
‘Hey Google, what’s all the fuss about?’
It’s time for the old home smart devices to move over – there’s a new robo-kid on the block in the form of the second-generation Google Nest Hub. Emily Crowley tried it out to see how it fares.
Ciara Leahy on 26 May 2021
Consumer-The A to G of New Appliance Labels
The A+++ labelling on home appliances can be confusing for consumers, but things are getting a whole lot easier. The A to G rating system is here to stay, writes Ciara Leahy.
Noel Bardon on 26 May 2021
Final call issued for €5m LEADER applications
Ministers McConalogue, Humphreys and Hackett have made a final call for applications to the €5m LEADER food initiative.
Noel Bardon on 25 May 2021
NDC front and centre to defend Irish dairy’s social licence to farm - IFA
The NDC’s strategy has received warm welcome among the IFA's dairy committee, following a recent meeting of the two organisations.
Amy Forde on 15 May 2021
Sustainability is what the consumer wants – Arnold
There is a growing demand for the safe, environmentally sustainable type of food that Ireland is producing, Tom Arnold has said.
Peter McCann on 12 May 2021
NI farmers warned about online scams
Almost £400,000 as lost to scams in Northern Ireland during March 2021
The Dealer on 12 May 2021
Who will replace Fran?
The Dealer is taking bets but no one is sure of the odds when it comes to RTÉ.
Janine Kennedy on 28 Apr 2021
Home of the future: how smart can our homes get?
Janine Kennedy speaks with Dermot Bannon and Justin McInerney on the future of automated services in the home and on the farm, and what services are available to consumers today.
Pat O'Toole on 25 Apr 2021
To fix the problem at the heart of farming, we have to name it
In this week's Irish Farmers Journal, Pat O'Toole outlined his disappointment with the draft agri-food strategy. Here, he follows up by outlining what he wants to see at its heart.
Phelim O'Neill on 22 Apr 2021
Brexit moves out of limelight
The lower the profile Brexit negotiations have, the greater the chance of a positive outcome.
Ciara Leahy on 14 Apr 2021
Consumer: mental health benefits part of your health insurance
The pandemic has taken its toll on our mental health but did you know you could already be paying for mental health resources that you aren’t aware of, through your health insurance.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 13 Apr 2021
Listen: ‘We need to invest in reconnecting the consumer with the dairy farmer’
National Dairy Council CEO Zoe Kavanagh discusses their new campaign and her hopes to secure the backing of all of Ireland’s dairy processors.