Food
Christmas feasts without the food waste
The festive season is a time of celebration, generosity and shared meals, but it also brings a sharp increase in food waste. Angelo Gelatalo, Food Technologist at Ashtown Food Research Centre, explores how we can reduce food waste at this time of year.
23 December 2025
A closer look at Brussels sprouts
A vegetable that often divides opinion, William Deasy, Specialised Vegetable Advisor, takes a closer look at the much loved or loathed vegetable - the Brussels sprout.
22 December 2025
Not all potatoes are equal
Potatoes are one of the world’s most popular foods, loved for their versatility. In Ireland, they hold a special place on the plate, and no Christmas dinner is complete without them. Rose Edwin, Food Programme Communications Officer, digs into the research to see how the way we cook potatoes affects what our bodies absorb.
20 December 2025
From farmyard to festive table – Christmas ham
For many Irish households, Christmas dinner wouldn’t feel complete without a glazed ham sharing centre stage with the turkey. Ciarán Carroll describes the journey of your Christmas ham, from farm to fork.
19 December 2025
Leveraging Ireland’s strengths on the global market
Global sustainability expectations in the agri-food sector are driven by shifting consumer demands, regulatory pressures and competitive market dynamics.
28 November 2025
Hybrid burgers: Meat meets plants…
Hybrid beef burgers blend traditional meat with a portion of plant protein, providing options and choice for those who wish to increase the proportion of plant-based nutrients in their diet, without compromising on eating experience.
12 November 2025
How Artificial Intelligence is shaping the future of Ireland’s food industry
Teagasc has brought together industry and researchers to hear how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could shape the future of the food industry, at the Teagasc Food Innovation Gateway event. It was held at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, County Cork, on Tuesday 4 November.
5 November 2025
Artificial Intelligence for food: Why the Irish food industry cannot afford to miss this one-day event
You have heard a lot about artificial intelligence (AI). But what does it mean for your business, your processes, your products and your future?
20 October 2025
More than just wonky carrots
Did you know that marketing standards can lead to perfectly edible and nutritious food being discarded simply because it doesn’t fit the bill in terms of size or good looks? As part of our partnership in the ROSETTA project, Teagasc is striving for solutions that not only prevents this food waste but is aiming to find alternative uses for fruits and vegetables – even the wonkiest of carrots.
10 October 2025
Teagasc showcases Food Innovation at Ploughing 2025
Visitors to this year’s National Ploughing Championships can look forward to a packed programme at the Teagasc stand, where food science and innovation will be one of the highlights. Rose Edwin tells us more.
16 September 2025