Food
Food chemistry at the National Ploughing Championships
Food chemistry at the National Ploughing Championships Irish dairy is famous worldwide for its grass-based production system which, as Teagasc research has recently shown is more nutritious, while also having environmental advantages over other milk production systems. An important factor of the grass-based production system is seasonality and how the composition of […]
20 September 2023
Seeking training in new product development?
Seeking training in new product development? The development of new products is one of the many key elements for success of both established and fledgling food and beverage companies. This October, the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Co. Dublin, will host two courses for actors in the food and beverage sector looking […]
13 August 2023
Teagasc Walsh Scholar wins International Dairy Federation Award for Early Career Scientists
0 Teagasc Walsh Scholar wins International Dairy Federation Award for Early Career Scientists Davor Daniloski was announced as the winner of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) Professor Pavel Jelen Early Career Scientist Prize for 2023. A Teagasc Walsh Scholar in the Food Chemistry and Technology Department at Teagasc Moorepark and a student at […]
5 August 2023
Leader of the pack(aging)
Leader of the pack(aging) An innovative approach to sustainable food packaging saw Teagasc’s Shivani Pathania receive recognition at this year’s UCC SPRINT Awards, with commercialisation for her concept next on the agenda. At UCC’s 2023 SPRINT Awards, all of the top accolades were awarded to female researchers. Among the winners was Teagasc […]
23 July 2023
One in two younger shoppers look to increase organic consumption
One in two younger shoppers look to increase organic consumption With over 4,000 Irish farmers now participating in the Organic Farm Scheme, and additional entries expected when the scheme reopens later this year, increased volumes of Irish organic food, drink and horticulture are expected to come on stream. This, according to Emmet […]
30 June 2023
Teagasc hosts symposium on Listeria monocytogenes in food
Teagasc hosts symposium on Listeria monocytogenes in food Over 100 scientists and food industry stakeholders gathered at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown on the 24th and 25th May for the 2023 Symposium on Listeria monocytogenes in Foods: Recent Advances and Outstanding Questions. The two-day symposium brings together researchers interested in all aspects […]
25 May 2023
Short Food Supply Chains: EU project gathers consumer insights
Short Food Supply Chains: EU project gathers consumer insights A resurgence of interest in Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs) comes at a time when Europe is seeking to provide more sustainable and healthier diets for its population. Driven in part by changes in consumer behaviour, Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs) are going […]
14 May 2023
Using novel monitoring technologies to combat diet-related diseases
0 Using novel monitoring technologies to combat diet-related diseases A new research project has launched to investigate the relationship between diet and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by trialling innovative monitoring technologies, such as wearable smart-cameras, and developing artificial intelligence tools to deliver personalised dietary advice. Unhealthy diets are associated with metabolic changes and increased […]
4 May 2023
Peer-reviewed publication affirms scientific evidence of livestock and meat benefits
Peer-reviewed publication affirms scientific evidence of livestock and meat benefits A peer-reviewed edition of the scientific journal Animal Frontiers published April 15th confirms meat’s critical role in society, building on scientific debate and evidence developed through the October 2022 International Summit on the Societal Role of Meat hosted by Teagasc in Dublin. […]
17 April 2023
A winning formula
A winning formula The infant formula market is of huge importance to the Irish dairy industry. Maintaining our excellent reputation is key to the economy, and this includes responding to increased chlorate residue levels in milk, which has health concerns for infants. International markets have set high standards for milk and dairy […]
26 March 2023