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Top five: what's hot this spring

When it comes to 2026 food trends, we are going back to our roots – here is a round-up of our favourite things.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Top five: what's hot this spring

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How ‘skimpflation’ is sneaking into Easter eggs

How ‘skimpflation’ is sneaking into Easter eggs

CONSUMER 25 March 2026

Veterinary Ireland calls for review on proposed fee increases by VCI

Veterinary Ireland calls for review on proposed fee increases by VCI

NEWS 23 March 2026

Mrs Smart Money: ‘learn from my no spend year’

Mrs Smart Money: ‘learn from my no spend year’

Mrs Smart Money: ‘learn from my no spend year’

CONSUMER 11 March 2026

‘Substantial volumes’ of Irish food exports tied up on way to Middle East

‘Substantial volumes’ of Irish food exports tied up on way to Middle East

‘Substantial volumes’ of Irish food exports tied up on way to Middle East

NEWS 9 March 2026

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More detail needed from Bord Bia on plans to simplify audits - ICMSA

More detail needed from Bord Bia on plans to simplify audits - ICMSA

The ICMSA has put forward 11 proposals to address some of the issues relating to quality assurance schemes and food labelling.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Energy saving: how to get the best out of the new SEAI grants

Energy saving: how to get the best out of the new SEAI grants

New changes to SEAI initiatives will help improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your home.

CONSUMER 4 February 2026

The Big Interview: ‘the emotional connection to farming is being lost’

The Big Interview: ‘the emotional connection to farming is being lost’

Meet Tom Cronin – the man who has been tasked with reconnecting consumers with Irish food through Our Food Roots.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Editorial: 'food prices are climbing but we need to buy Irish and support local'

Editorial: 'food prices are climbing but we need to buy Irish and support local'

Although food prices are climbing, we need to buy Irish and support local now more than ever to keep small Irish producers afloat and support farmers.

L2 4 February 2026

Grocery inflation ticks higher again

Grocery inflation ticks higher again

Latest data shows that consumer spending rose to €1.2bn in January.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Macra calls on Minister to resolve unrest surrounding Bord Bia

Macra calls on Minister to resolve unrest surrounding Bord Bia

Macra calls on Minister to intervene to protect Ireland’s food reputation.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Bovaer has lost its social licence – UFU

Bovaer has lost its social licence – UFU

The feed additive has been scientifically proven to reduce methane from ruminants.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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