Food
Teagasc researchers bringing protein measurement into the 21st century
For the last 160 years, the reference method for measuring protein in foods has involved measuring a food’s nitrogen content and multiplying it by a conversion factor.
9 July 2025
Building the Future of Dairy: Insights from Cork’s IDF Joint Symposium
Building the Future of Dairy: Insights from Cork’s IDF Joint Symposium The International Dairy Federation (IDF) Joint Symposium on Dairy Drying Technology and Recombined Milk Products, held recently in Cork, brought together leading voices from Ireland and around the world. In this piece, Rose Edwin shares key takeaways from the Leaders Panel […]
21 May 2025
Can fish oil finally taste good and do more?
Can fish oil finally taste good and do more? Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for human health, but their unpleasant taste, poor shelf stability and low absorption in the body have limited their impact and acceptance. To address this, Teagasc has launched the PerfectO-3 (Personalised emulsions with encapsulated fish oil for targeted […]
15 May 2025
International Symposium on Dairy Drying Technology and Recombined Milk Products heading to Cork
0 International Symposium on Dairy Drying Technology and Recombined Milk Products heading to Cork The highly anticipated International Dairy Federation (IDF) Joint Symposium on Dairy Drying Technology and Recombined Milk Products will take place from 13–15 May 2025 at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Cork. Co-organised by Teagasc, the International Dairy Federation (IDF), […]
7 May 2025
Are you ready for 4D food printing to fill your fridge?
0 Are you ready for 4D food printing to fill your fridge? In a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article Norah O’Shea, Teagasc, Galina Brychkova, University of Galway, and Patrick McGowan, Munster Technological University tell us that 4D food printing means your food could change shape, colour, flavour or texture over time. Imagine opening your fridge and seeing your yogurt lid […]
3 May 2025
€38,000 tax-free scholarship available to agri-food innovators
€38,000 tax-free scholarship available to agri-food innovators Applications are now invited for the second Food and Agriculture Sustainable Innovation Programme (FAST-IP), which begins in September. Twelve places are available on the full-time, 12-month, in-person programme, aimed at mid-career professionals. This programme provides participants with a €38,000 tax-free scholarship during the programme and […]
13 April 2025
What role will meat alternatives play in Ireland’s future?
0 What role will meat alternatives play in Ireland’s future? A group of international scientists met in Dublin this week to discuss the possible future role of meat alternatives in European diets. The meeting was held as part of an EU research project known as ComMEATted, which examines the conditions under which consumers […]
8 April 2025
Stop Food Waste Day 2025
0 Stop Food Waste Day 2025 March 1st is National Stop Food Waste Day. Download the Stop Food Waste Pocket Guide to learn simple ways to reduce food waste, save money, and help the environment. Small changes can make a big difference! Why Reducing Food Waste Matters We all waste food sometimes, but […]
1 March 2025
The tiny algae revolution: Big benefits for food, health and the planet
0 The tiny algae revolution: Big benefits for food, health and the planet What if the answer to feeding a growing global population, fighting climate change and improving human health could be found in a microscopic organism? Eimear Ferguson, Education and Public Engagement Officer at Teagasc, takes a closer look at the potential […]
7 February 2025
Why dietary whey proteins are good news for women
Why dietary whey proteins are good news for women Research has found women respond better to whey protein than men when it comes to weight management. As part of a recent RTÉ Brainstorm article, Kanishka Nilaweera, VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre, explores whey protein’s role in reducing fat. Over the last century, the […]
11 January 2025