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Trend of spending more and getting less continues in UK

UK retail sales to 12 July show a small decline in purchase volumes but more money spent.

NEWS 31 July 2026

Trend of spending more and getting less continues in UK

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Buying a farm? Key factors you need to consider

Buying a farm? Key factors you need to consider

CONSUMER 29 July 2026

The Cork convergence: retail, resilient AI, and the precision protein horizon

The Cork convergence: retail, resilient AI, and the precision protein horizon

OPINION 1 July 2026

Batteries, flies and plastic among items found in food products in 2025

Batteries, flies and plastic among items found in food products in 2025

Batteries, flies and plastic among items found in food products in 2025

NEWS 30 June 2026

Bord Bia launches campaign to encourage young people to choose lamb

Bord Bia launches campaign to encourage young people to choose lamb

Bord Bia launches campaign to encourage young people to choose lamb

NEWS 22 June 2026

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Bord Bia and meat industry examining consumer demand for beef

Bord Bia and meat industry examining consumer demand for beef

Recent analysis suggests that Irish cattle availability will likely recover in the second half of the year, the Minister said.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Get holiday-ready with top tips for smooth travel

Get holiday-ready with top tips for smooth travel

Going on a break? Here’s our pre-travel checklist to ensure a stress-free trip.

CONSUMER 20 May 2026

New labelling rules for honey

New labelling rules for honey

The use of ‘a blend of EU and non-EU honey’ will no longer be permitted on honey labelling, as countries of origin must now be named.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Food price caps ‘threaten market stability’

Food price caps ‘threaten market stability’

The director of Retail Ireland has said that market competition between retailers is the single most effective mechanism to deliver value for consumers.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Gene-editing, new technologies and the consumer

Gene-editing, new technologies and the consumer

The Irish Farmers Journal attended the World Seed Congress in Lisbon last week. Gene-editing was a hot topic.

NEWS 20 May 2026

New beef range boasts 23% lower carbon footprint

New beef range boasts 23% lower carbon footprint

The carbon footprint of the Bright Meat Company range is up to 23% lower than other equivalent Irish beef products.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Are digital subscriptions draining your finances?

Are digital subscriptions draining your finances?

The UK government is set to introduce new measures to clamp down on subscription traps. Should Ireland do the same?

CONSUMER 20 May 2026

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