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The honey trap: a sweeter deal for Irish producers

As new EU labelling rules expose the origins of supermarket honey, Irish producers hope greater transparency will help consumers make informed choices.

CL-IFJHOME 16 September 2026

The honey trap: a sweeter deal for Irish producers

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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 18 March 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 18 March 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 18 March 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 18 March 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 18 March 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 18 March 2026

Living the ice cream dream: ‘we love supporting farmers’

Living the ice cream dream: ‘we love supporting farmers’

Emerald Ice Cream was dreamed up by two friends with a shared love of food, farming and dairy – now they sell on a global scale.

NEWS 18 March 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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