‘Wiser Ways: Embracing Today’s Challenges to Harness Tomorrow’s Opportunities’ is the theme of the Irish Drinks Forum 2024
Thu, Aug 29, 2024
The Irish Drinks Forum 2024 returns on Thursday, September 12, to the BIA Innovator Campus in Athenry, Co Galway following the exceptional success of last years inaugural event. This year's theme is Wiser Ways: Embracing Today's Challenges to Harness Tomorrow's Opportunities, inspiring a dynamic and engaging programme that bring together industry leaders, innovators and experts to discuss the future of Ireland's drinks sector.
Read more ...Health expert warns as Google searches for chia seed drinks skyrocket
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
The modest chia seed has skyrocketed in popularity within the health and wellness community. Recent Google search data reveals a remarkable 3,214 per cent increase in searches for "how to make chia seed drinks" and "chia seed diet". This dramatic surge underscores the increasing fascination with chia seeds as a versatile and health-boosting superfood. However, Sarah Jefferies, a food safety expert from Pediatric First Aid, cautions against some potential risks.
Read more ...Blackrock Cottage introduces new dinner menu
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
The award-winning team at Blackrock Cottage have introduced some tasty new dishes to their brunch and dinner menus. The popular restaurant at the end of Salthill Promenade has become a firm favourite with foodies all across Galway and beyond, and there is no doubt that this revamped menu will win some more new admirers in the coming weeks and months.
Read more ...Ireland's favourite pizza toppings revealed
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
A new study has revealed Ireland's favourite pizza toppings with Pepperoni taking first place.
Read more ...Value Centre Galway awarded AA BRCGS accreditation
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
Value Centre Galway, owned and operated by BWG Foods, one of Ireland’s leading wholesale and retail operations, was recently awarded AA BRCGS Storage and Distribution accreditation, which is the highest grade of certification available. The BRCGS Storage & Distribution Standard is specifically designed for logistics operations dealing with food, packaging, and consumer products and is recognised globally.
Read more ...Entries now open for the National Organic Awards
Thu, Aug 08, 2024
Entries have opened for the National Organic Awards, which will take place in Dublin on Thursday, October 17.
Read more ...Galway resident appointed to welcomes Safefood Advisory Board
Thu, Aug 08, 2024
Safefood, the all-island agency responsible for promoting food safety and healthy eating has announced the appointment of two new members to its Advisory Board, one of whom is Galway-based Elaine Clohosey.
Read more ...New locally distilled vodka celebrates Ireland's farming heritage
Thu, Aug 01, 2024
A fifth-generation farming family in Athenry are breathing new life into an old Irish tradition - by distilling vodka from Irish heritage potatoes.
Faced with a surplus of potatoes, they turned to a new way to use their produce, and created Counting Pigs, a refreshingly smooth vodka which is now available to buy.
Read more ...Bank holiday barbecue? Make food safety a priority
Thu, Aug 01, 2024
With the August bank holiday weekend almost upon us and barbecues being fired up across the country, Safefood is reminding home cooks to make food safety a top priority.
Read more ...Four Galway producers included in Lidl's ‘Kickstart’ programme
Thu, Aug 01, 2024
Builín Blasta Café, DK Connemara Oysters, Flexi Nutrition and Connemara Brewing Company are among 48 Irish suppliers selected for this year’s Kickstart supplier development programme which will showcase 112 new products instore this September
Read more ...Giddy up neighbours, dinner is served at Elephant & Castle
Thu, Jul 25, 2024
Wondering where to eat during the Galway Racing Summer Festival? Look no further than The Dean Hotel's Elephant & Castle restaurant.
Read more ...Ownership of meat thermometers up by 20% amongst home cooks, according to Safefood research
Thu, Jul 18, 2024
Safefood says “well done” to Ireland’s home Safefood is saying “well done” to the home cooks across Ireland who have made their meat thermometer a part of their cooking routine.
Read more ...Advice on slush ice drinks for young children
Thu, Jul 18, 2024
The Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI) today provides advice for parents, guardians and caregivers to limit young children’s consumption of slush ice drinks that contain glycerol, due to potential side effects including headaches, nausea and vomiting.
It advises that children aged four and under should not consume glycerol-containing slush ice drinks and that consumption should be limited to no more than one per day for children aged between five and ten years of age.
Read more ...Galway Hooker Secret Sessions kick off tomorrow in Galway city
Thu, Jul 18, 2024
Galway city is abuzz with excitement as the highly anticipated Galway Hooker Secret Sessions series of events begin today, Thursday, July 18. This unique event, nestled in a top-secret location in the heart of the city, promises a blend of excellent brews, lively entertainment, and an unforgettable atmosphere.
Read more ...Esquires Coffee opens 16th Irish store in Wellpark Retail Centre
Thu, Jul 11, 2024
Esquires Coffee has opened in Wellpark Retail Centre in Galway city, bringing the number of Esquires Coffee stores in Ireland to a total of 16.
Read more ...Blackrock Cottage summer launch a great success
Thu, Jul 11, 2024
Blackrock Cottage announced details of some exciting new initiatives at its summer launch event this week.
Read more ...Esquires Coffee opens 16th Irish store in Wellpark Retail Centre
Thu, Jul 04, 2024
Esquires Coffee has opened in Wellpark Retail Centre in Galway city, bringing the number of Esquires Coffee stores in Ireland to a total of 16.
Read more ...Sustainable spirits: Minister Hackett celebrates Ahascragh Distillery's green innovations
Thu, Jul 04, 2024
Founders of Ahascragh Distillery Gareth and Michelle McAllister this week welcomed Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, along with representatives from the Irish Whiskey Association to its state-of-the-art premises for a special visit highlighting the distillery’s commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation in the drinks industry.
Read more ...Yum, yum — the icing on the cake for your wedding day
Thu, Jun 27, 2024
Anything goes at weddings these days when it comes to cakes and after having loads of time to think about it, there is plenty of opportunity for creativity. Go with what your taste buds demand, whether that be traditional fruit cake, chocolate cake, carrot cake, Madeira cake, or Baileys cheesecake.
Read more ...Building a healthier food environment: Safefood launches five-year public health campaign
Thu, Jun 20, 2024
A new five-year public health campaign to build a healthier food environment and protect children’s health has been launched today by the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Colm Burke, TD. The campaign from Safefood aims to raise awareness of the unhealthy food environment, how this is harmful to children’s health, and why it needs to change.
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