Food
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
Benefits of once-a-day milking
Benefits of once-a-day milking Work carried out at Teagasc Moorepark suggests that once-a-day milking does not impact Cheddar cheese composition and can improve cheese yield and some sensory and nutritional attributes. Until recently, limited work had been done to explore how dairy products are affected by milking frequency, but research by Teagasc […]
10 March 2023
Teagasc Food Programme researchers receive funding from Horizon Europe Research Innovation Action Call
Teagasc Food Programme researchers receive funding from Horizon Europe Research Innovation Action Call Researchers at Teagasc have received funding for two new projects from the EU’s Horizon Europe Research Innovation Action call. The DOMINO and Co-Diet projects will begin in early 2023 and will focus on the health benefits of fermented foods […]
21 February 2023
Identifying a unique flavour profile for Irish grass-fed beef and lamb
Identifying a unique flavour profile for Irish grass-fed beef and lamb The high quality of Irish meats is not contested but there is a need to substantiate the quality claims especially in relation to flavour associated with grass diet / geographical region with robust scientific measurement. A unique flavour profile for Irish […]
14 February 2023
Release of key evidence and conclusions on meat’s role in society
Release of key evidence and conclusions on meat’s role in society Scientific experts announced today, Monday, 16 January, the release of key evidence and conclusions following the International Summit on the Societal Role of Meat, and in advance of publication of a peer-reviewed edition of the journal Animal Frontiers to be published […]
18 January 2023