From goats cheese to hummus - why there has been so many listeria recalls
Despite recent publicity, Ireland’s rate of infection is low, with good safety procedures in place
Food production
Irish agricultural prices soar by almost 19%
CSO’s latest barometer point to major price hikes across range of products
Blame farmers not supermarkets for the rising price of food
Watchdog says supermarkets have shielded consumers from moves by producers to increase margins
The difference between ‘net zero’ emissions and ‘temperature neutrality’
Climate scientists say Ireland should not attempt to ease climate targets around ‘containing additional warming’
Climate scientists criticise Ireland over new ‘temperature neutrality’ proposal
‘For Ireland, with outsized methane emissions, to base its long-term climate target on stabilising warming sets a dangerous precedent’
Dole’s first half profits drop nearly 60% despite ‘strong’ second quarter
Net profit at Irish food company fell by nearly 80% to just $18m in Q2 despite increased revenue
Counting the cost of food waste: ‘People don’t have enough to eat not due to lack of production, but lack of access’
Campaigners believe the Government can do more to increase surplus food donations
No evidence salad products recall linked to ‘extensive’ listeriosis outbreak, says food safety watchdog
Safety authority recalls six products due to detection of bacterium Listeria monocytogenes
Ballymaguire Foods’ reputation takes a hit over Listeriosis outbreak
Ready-meal maker founded in 2008 by brothers Michael and Gabriel Hoey
Profits rise at Cashel Blue producer with aims to fund further capital investment
‘Every cost has gone up. You name it and everything has gone up’, says Tipperary cheesemaker
Mapping the hidden black gold that is peat soil
The maps we use have profound implications for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from our land sector
Irish food prices second most expensive in Europe
Food prices in Ireland were 12% above the EU average in 2024, making them the second most expensive in the euro zone
Ban on inshore fishing of sprat to protect whales, birdlife and other sea mammals
Cabinet approves ‘actions to safeguard Ireland’s marine biodiversity and coastal communities’
Climate Council warns against ‘dumb’ proposal to allow forestry on peatlands
Government policy needs further overhaul to address low planting rates
Higher food prices are here to stay, warn farmers, as retailers deny price gouging
Getting good food to the fridge has a cost, producers say - and someone has to pay
Report condemns decline of Ireland’s largest saltwater lake over 40 years
Oireachtas committee calls for full restoration of heavily polluted Lady’s Island Lake in Co Wexford
I’ve found my new favourite food destination in Ireland, so why did it take me 10 years to get here?
From brioche delights to sourdough satisfaction, there’s a lot to love about this area’s cafes and artisan produce
Turnover rises at Bretzel Bakery after ‘rollercoaster’ ride in pandemic
Company made profit of €180,000 in its past financial year
‘The best foods don’t have a nutrition label’: simple tips towards a healthier diet
Forget diets and nutrition fads and find joyful but healthier alternative foods
Irish people more concerned about cost of food than counterparts
Just 37% of people in Ireland willing to pay more for environmentally friendly food, lower than the global average
Irish businesses to comply with UK Jolly Ranchers recall amid cancer concerns
FSAI say they have not been notified of any Irish companies recalling the product
Ireland’s urgent need to overhaul its climate policies laid bare by new projections
Opinion: ‘Yes, scaling is hard to do, so we had better do what we know already works and what we are good at delivering’
From Famine to feast: the Irish seaweed revival
Despite its superfood status in Asia, seaweed has struggled in Ireland to overcome its association with dark times – until now
Irish farmers tackling emissions and water quality issues but more needs to be done, says Taoiseach
Farmers willing to ‘lead, not lag, in moving to a more sustainable model of farming’
Extinction of nature’s giants tracks human expansion across the globe
Due to their size and abundance, these creatures shaped the ecosystems in which they lived – but today all are nearly gone
AIB-FoodCloud partnership has prevented 15,000 tonnes of food from going to waste
Initiative helps redistribute surplus meals to charities helping those in need
Communications, transport and health of older people at increased risk from global warming, says EPA
Storms Éowyn and Darragh highlighted vulnerabilities, with widespread disruptions to power and water
Asian cuisine restaurant chain Tootoomoo prepares to serve up Irish expansion
Philip McGuinness’s London-based business also sells prepared food such as noodles and tacos in supermarkets
Artisan salt, eggs, butter and leaves producers among winners at Ireland food awards
Myrtle Allen-inspired Euro-Toques awards champion local food and traditional craft methods
What are Ireland’s Greenest Places in 2025? Share the places you feel are contributing to a better environment
We are asking readers to nominate the places across Ireland they believe deserve to be acknowledged
What do changing rainfall patterns mean for the world’s nourishing grasslands?
Breakfast porridge, our daily bread and rice sustaining more than half of the world’s population are all bred from natural grasses
Golden Bake to create 25 jobs in new €10m plant
Frozen food company‘s workforce to increase from 110 to 135
Greencore signs up 69% of Bakkavor shareholders for recommended £1.2bn deal
Dublin-based sandwich maker upgrades profit forecast
Ireland needs multi-functional farms with biodiversity benefits. But how can they be supported?
Calls grow for farming supports to help landowners push ahead with national climate goals
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