'Out of home' food sector hits record €9.3bn in 2023 A more discerning, occasion-led approach to dining out is likely to take hold next year, the latest Bord Bia annual Foodservice Market Insights report concludes. Business • 15 Nov
Bord Bia dairy campaign for Malaysia and Philippines Bord Bia has today started a campaign to drive €15m in dairy export growth to Malaysia and the Philippines. Business • 07 Nov
Egg sales amounted to €172m in year to July - Bord Bia Consumers in Ireland bought 619 million eggs in the 12 months to July this year, according to Bord Bia, the Irish food marketing board. Business • 13 Oct
Bord Bia tops Ireland RepTrak Sustainability Index The sustainability rankings of many of the country's most recognisable organisations have taken a hit over the past year, as a result of growing scrutiny … Business • 04 Oct
Explainer: How new UK import rules will hit Irish firms The UK government has released its finalised set of rules to be imposed on Irish and EU exports as a result of Brexit. Business • 11 Sep
Children's woodland garden wins at Bord Bia Bloom A woodland garden for young children took the 'Best Large Garden' prize at the annual Bord Bia Bloom, which is under way at Dublin's Phoenix … Ireland • 01 Jun
Bord Bia's first post-Covid-19 trade mission to China Bord Bia is this week holding its first post-Covid-19 trade mission to China, led by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue. Business • 15 May
Lidl bought €1bn of Irish food and drink in 2022 Lidl invested €1 billion in Irish agri-food businesses last year, according to a report by the retailer. Business • 18 Jan
Irish food and drink exports reach €16.7bn record high The value of Ireland's food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 22% last year to reach a new record high of €16.7 billion. Business • 11 Jan
Bord Bia's headquarters revamp cost over €6.4m The refurbishment of a new headquarters for food promotion body An Bord Bia ended up costing more than €6.4m. Business • 05 Dec 22
Irish beef and lamb hits shelves in Singapore Irish beef and lamb will appear on supermarket shelves in Singapore for the first time as part of a Government-led trade mission there. Business • 05 Sep 22
Bord Bia announces new CEO Bord Bia has announced that Jim O'Toole has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. Business • 02 Aug 22
Irish drinks exports to US valued at €619m last year Drinks exports from Ireland to the US were valued at around €619 million last year, according to new figures compiled by Drinks Ireland. Business • 04 Jul 22
Thousands gather as Bord Bia's Bloom Festival returns Thousands of people are attending Bloom in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. Bord Bia's gardening and food festival is taking place on a 70 acre … Business • 02 Jun 22
Irish farmers are helping to feed babies in the US A thousand Irish dairy farmers are helping to feed babies in the US, as Abbott's milk formula facility in Cavan increases its production to mitigate … Business • 29 May 22
Cost inflation top threat to growth in food sector Rising input costs and inflationary pressures have been identified as the top threat to business growth in the food sector here. Business • 17 May 22
World Potato Congress to be held in Ireland this month Delegates from over 60 countries will arrive in Ireland later this month for the 11th international World Potato Congress. Business • 16 May 22
Bord Bia launches US campaign to promote Irish spirits Bord Bia has launched a €750,000 campaign in the US today to promote Irish spirits. Business • 27 Apr 22
Bord Bia names Murphy as interim CEO Bord Bia has announced that Michael Murphy will assume the role of Interim CEO in June. Business • 22 Apr 22
Bord Bia to showcase Ireland's €13.5bn food industry Bord Bia is holding a programme of targeted trade engagements and promotional campaigns across 18 countries in March to coinicide with this year's St Patrick's … Business • 15 Mar 22
Bord Bia CEO McCarthy to step down later this year Tara McCarthy, the chief executive of Bord Bia, is to step down from her role later this year to take up a new position with … Business • 11 Mar 22
Musgrave in new deal with UAE retailer Supermarket supplier Musgrave has agreed a "significant" new supply partnership with Choithrams, a retailer with over 40 stores across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Business • 15 Feb 22
Bord Bia partners with UAE retailer Spinneys Bord Bia has partnered with premium retailer in the United Arab Emirates, Spinneys, for a sustainability themed promotion to highlight Irish brands and their participation … Business • 15 Feb 22
Bord Bia's first trade mission to Gulf since Covid Bord Bia is making its first trade mission to the Gulf region since the start of Covid-19 this weekend. Business • 11 Feb 22
Food and drink exports reach record €13.5bn in 2021 The equivalent of almost €37 million worth of food, drink and horticulture products was exported from Ireland every day last year to customers in more … Business • 12 Jan 22