Food
‘Thinking differently gives us real opportunities to prevent food waste’
Practical ways to prevent food waste and support circular food innovation were explored at a gathering of primary producers, food manufacturers, policymakers and other stakeholders at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown.
27 September 2026
Putting methane-reducing feed additives under the microscope
Teagasc research is investigating methane-reducing feed additives to understand their potential effects on milk quality and dairy products within pasture-based production systems. Wishmore Gwala, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, tells us more.
18 September 2026
CoreFX Establishes European Innovation Headquarters in Ireland with Support from Enterprise Ireland
US based CoreFX Ingredients LLC, a science-driven biotechnology company advancing nutritional performance through its proprietary CoreNhanced™ platform, today, Tuesday, 15 September, announced the establishment of CoreNhanced Biotechnology Limited in Ireland.
15 September 2026
‘Irish farmers make an important contribution to food and nutrition security’
When combined, Irish dairy, tillage, cattle and sheep farmers produce enough protein to meet the requirements of approximately 30 million people, according to Director of Teagasc, Professor Frank O’Mara.
14 September 2026
Why certain foods give you wind, and what you can do about it
Harsh Mathur, Teagasc Research Officer, Jane Lavin, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, and Samuel Breselge, assistant professor for Functional Beverage Technology at the Technical University of Munich, tell us how some foods, such as baked beans, are notorious for causing bloating and flatulence because they contain components which are hard to digest.
3 August 2026
Minister Dooley Visits Teagasc Ashtown to Review Seafood Innovation and Bioeconomy Projects
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Fisheries and the Marine, Timmy Dooley T.D., visited the Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre to meet with Teagasc and Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and to review joint initiatives supporting innovation, sustainability and value growth in Ireland’s seafood sector and the blue bioeconomy.
26 June 2026
Food systems for the future at Bloom 2026
Food research projects demonstrating how science and innovation can support healthier diets, reduce waste and strengthen Ireland’s sustainable food future will feature as part of Teagasc’s display at Bloom 2026.
28 May 2026
Plant-based ingredient opportunities for Ireland’s tillage and food sector showcased
Marking the completion of six years of research on how Ireland can produce more high value ingredients from crops including faba beans, lupins and peas, grasses and various sea weeds, the U-Protein project hosted its closing symposium on Wednesday, 20 May at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark.
21 May 2026
Teagasc research reveals nutritional potential of Irish-grown oats
Your morning bowl of porridge could pack more protein than an egg-based breakfast, it all comes down to the type of oats you choose.
19 May 2026
Teagasc researchers secure DAFM funding for four new food and agriculture projects
Spanning areas including dairy, nutrition and plant-based food ingredients, Rose Edwin, Food Programme Communications Officer, provides an overview of four new food and agriculture projects funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
12 May 2026