#Food News

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Two batches of Dunnes Stores cheese recalled due to Listeria fears
Two batches of Dunnes Stores cheese recalled due to Listeria fears
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland have also recalled a cheesecake and a brand of eggs

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Happy Pear projects return to profit in 2025 following three years of losses 
Happy Pear projects return to profit in 2025 following three years of losses 
The unprecedented global price increase of olive oil in 2023 was cited as one of the factors behind the losses

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

First look inside Cork city's newest burger joint opening this weekend
First look inside Cork city's newest burger joint opening this weekend
The Hungry Hippo Burger Bar & Grill is an exciting addition to the culinary offering in Cork city

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Showcasing Ireland's top-quality fish, seafood producers, and chefs
Showcasing Ireland's top-quality fish, seafood producers, and chefs
Food Writing Award for Irish Examiner columnist Caroline Hennessy

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

'Lack of pest proofing very concerning' as 13 food businesses get closure orders in September 
'Lack of pest proofing very concerning' as 13 food businesses get closure orders in September 
One of the orders was served on a business in Cork

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Four Munster food producers celebrate Euro-Toques Food Awards wins   
Four Munster food producers celebrate Euro-Toques Food Awards wins   
The prestigious awards celebrate producers across six categories — Water, Land, Farm, Dairy, Artisan Produce, and Craft

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

McDonald's Grimace Shake comes to Ireland for one week only — what is it?
McDonald's Grimace Shake comes to Ireland for one week only — what is it?
The shake went viral across the internet last year after it was available in the US for a limited time

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

Greencore revises profit forecast upwards for the year 
Greencore revises profit forecast upwards for the year 
The company’s 'Food to Go' category saw revenue increase by 2.4%

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Deliveroo figures
Doordash has held talks with Deliveroo over possible takeover
Deliveroo shares jumped as much as 6% on Wednesday morning following the news

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Enterprise Ireland-backed food firms remain 'resilient' after bolstering R&D investment
Enterprise Ireland-backed food firms remain 'resilient' after bolstering R&D investment
Mark Christal head of food and sustainability at Enterprise Ireland said almost 70% of exports from Enterprise Ireland food businesses goes into the 'hugely important' UK market

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Cork's Arbutus Breads, owned by Ireland's first Michelin star holder, sold to Dublin company
Cork's Arbutus Breads, owned by Ireland's first Michelin star holder, sold to Dublin company
Arbutus Bread lovers and the bakery's 18 staff members can rest easy — the new owners have every intention of ensuring the continued operation of one of Cork's most renowned food businesses

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

Operations At An Egg Farm As Poultry Farmers Adjust To Trade Agreements
Bird flu vaccines for hens prove effective in practice, says Dutch government
A first series of tests by Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR) early last year showed that two vaccines against bird flu, produced by France's Ceva Animal Health and Germany's Boehringer Ingelheim, were effective against the virus.

Tue, 28 May, 2024

Maker of Napolina sauces, tinned fish and Flora sunflower oil sold for over €800m
Maker of Napolina sauces, tinned fish and Flora sunflower oil sold for over €800m
Newlat Group will own around 44% of the new company, which will have expected consolidated turnover of about €3bn, Newlat said

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Cork on a Fork food festival showcases the best of Cork's culinary culture
Cork on a Fork food festival showcases the best of Cork's culinary culture
One of the highlights of the five-day event is a long-table dinner running the length of MacCurtain Street

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Restaurant Review: Dublin's Dunmore offers up a taste of the traditional
Restaurant Review: Dublin's Dunmore offers up a taste of the traditional
"It has a nostalgic feel, but in a good way. There are lush booths and soft lighting, but they kept the high ceilings and bare walls, softening them with decent-quality original art."

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

Ultra-processed foods study
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of poor mental health and death
UPFs are usually higher in fat, sugar and salt and contain chemicals, colourings, sweeteners and preservatives that extend shelf life

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Beans: Nutritious, delicious, climate-friendly — and perfect on toast
Beans: Nutritious, delicious, climate-friendly — and perfect on toast
For January 2024, Cork chef Ali Honour wants us to think less about ditching things from the diet and more about including delicious, highly nutritious and climate-friendly beans

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

Watch: Mince-pies by the thousands and a hopeful future at Ringaskiddy's Perry Street Café
Watch: Mince-pies by the thousands and a hopeful future at Ringaskiddy's Perry Street Café
The popular eatery has reopened after repairs of the front-of-house section damaged by flooding amid Storm Babet last month

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

How come you can get lasagne-flavoured crisps in Thailand but not in Italy?
How come you can get lasagne-flavoured crisps in Thailand but not in Italy?
Guess which two countries buy all the prawn cocktail crisps? Walkers, Tayto, King... which brand makes your favourite flavour crisps? 

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Glass of whiskey with ice cubes on the old barrel
Protecting the status of Ireland's famed food and drink products
Despite Ireland’s global reputation for the quality of its food and drink, relatively few products enjoy international protection compared to those produced in other European countries

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

Thyme to celebrate: Irish Examiner writers pick up tasty Irish Food Writing Awards
Thyme to celebrate: Irish Examiner writers pick up tasty Irish Food Writing Awards
Food columnists Joe McNamee and Caroline Hennessy were honoured at the Dublin ceremony which also saw 'Paradiso' win Cookbook of the Year

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Francis and John Brennan named 'hospitality heroes' at Georgina Campbell Awards
Francis and John Brennan named 'hospitality heroes' at Georgina Campbell Awards
The Georgina Campbell Awards are the longest running hospitality awards in Ireland 

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Various Plant Based Milk
Oat, almond and more: How do milk alternatives measure up?
The choice of plant-based alternatives include soya, potatoes, oats, almonds, cashew, coconut, and rice

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

Organisations called on to help cut Ireland's 800,000 tonnes of food waste by 50%
Organisations called on to help cut Ireland's 800,000 tonnes of food waste by 50%
Organisations in the food supply chain are being called on to commit to reducing Ireland's food waste by 50% by 2030

Thu, 29 Jun, 2023

Rationing move introduced as tomato shortage impacts Irish supermarkets
Rationing move introduced as tomato shortage impacts Irish supermarkets
Customers in some stores are limited to just two packs of peppers or tomatoes per person due to a shortage caused by poor weather in Spain

Fri, 24 Feb, 2023

People queue at the opening of the new Krispy Kreme Shop at Carrickmines Park, Dublin 31/1/2023
Krispy Kreme to open doughnut shop in Cork 
US sweet-treats giant's Irish excursion follows the heights of the doughnut craze, and a homegrown contender in the Offbeat franchise

Thu, 23 Feb, 2023

Woman Holding up a shop sign saying: Sorry we're Closed
Glanmire store among seven businesses served with closure orders in November
Inspectors from the FSAI noted that there was 'evidence of rodent interference and damage to food and food packaging' in the storeroom of the Cork store

Fri, 09 Dec, 2022

Food firms say lack of capital is a barrier to green actions
Food firms say lack of capital is a barrier to green actions
Origin Green members say lack of capital, time and focus are key barriers to environmental projects

Fri, 02 Dec, 2022

Cork pastry chef launches calendar inspired by her viral Instagram recipe tests 
Cork pastry chef launches calendar inspired by her viral Instagram recipe tests 
Beth O'Brien has tried and tested trusted recipes from Darina Allen, Jamie Oliver, and Paul Hollywood to find the perfect classic bakes and desserts 

Thu, 10 Nov, 2022

Kerry Group grows volumes as prices increase 10.6%
Kerry Group grows volumes as prices increase 10.6%
The snacks, meat, bakery and beverage markets all saw growth despite a 7.5% increase in pricing passed on from the increase in input costs

Thu, 27 Oct, 2022

End of an era as regulars bid goodbye to Crawford Gallery Café
End of an era as regulars bid goodbye to Crawford Gallery Café
Bittersweet reunion for friends as beloved café shuts up shop

Sat, 13 Aug, 2022

Childhood obesity
New measures to combat online junk food marketing to children a 'monumental step'
The Irish Heart Foundation said it is an important milestone after the charity's campaign against "insidious and pervasive" online marketing of low-nutrition foods high in sugar, salt and trans-fatty acids

Tue, 12 Jul, 2022

Butter
Spanish firm rapped for using 'deceptive' Irish trademark
The Spanish firm's trademark was “La Irlandesa” and it had green, white and yellow colouring with a Celtic knot symbol

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

Irish food icon Noreen Kinney will be laid to rest in Crosshaven alongside her parents
Irish food icon Noreen Kinney will be laid to rest in Crosshaven alongside her parents
Chef, activist and journalist Noreen Kinney's ashes will be buried today with her parents in Crosshaven

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

JP McManus Pro-Am: Behind the scenes of top class menu for Jamie Dornan and other stars
JP McManus Pro-Am: Behind the scenes of top class menu for Jamie Dornan and other stars
Loughlin Druhan, director of culinary at Adare Manor, tells us about the menu, meals, and preparation for the big event

Sun, 03 Jul, 2022

Menu: Look after your best friend with a puppucino while you enjoy brunch
Menu: Look after your best friend with a puppucino while you enjoy brunch
And World Chocolate Day is on July 7 — celebrate with a cacao block from Nibbed

Sat, 02 Jul, 2022

Darina Allen: Why it's important to Save Our Soils and recipes using seasonal vegetables 
Darina Allen: Why it's important to Save Our Soils and recipes using seasonal vegetables 
Soil is the biggest ecosystem on our planet and it needs a helping hand

Sat, 02 Jul, 2022

Menu: Let's talk about delicious, authentic tacos
Menu: Let's talk about delicious, authentic tacos
And Burren Balsamics has an Armagh Bramley Apple infused balsamic vinegar that's perfect for drizzling over salads or using as a garnish

Sat, 25 Jun, 2022

The Menu: Food and movement take centre-stage at Dublin Gastronomy Symposium
The Menu: Food and movement take centre-stage at Dublin Gastronomy Symposium
Plus: glamping at Ballyvolane House, food tours in Kinsale, and Sunday lunch at Carton House

Sat, 28 May, 2022

Honeybee flying to Desert Gold Peach Flower
The Menu: Ask the biodiversity experts, buy local Irish honey and enter a photo competition
biodiversityweek.ie has an amateur photography competition with cash prizes of up to €500 for pics of our natural flora and fauna and there is also an ocean photography category

Sun, 15 May, 2022

Darina Allen: Modern ways to cook traditional tripe and other sweetbreads
Darina Allen: Modern ways to cook traditional tripe and other sweetbreads
And why lambs' liver really needs to be just 'shown to the pan'

Sat, 07 May, 2022

The Menu: A festival of food and drink in West Waterford
The Menu: A festival of food and drink in West Waterford
And the Examiner food columnist lends his stamp of approval to An Post's celebration of homegrown hospitality

Sat, 07 May, 2022

Menu: Win growing starter kits - and cool music and hot food at Ballydehob Jazz Festival
Menu: Win growing starter kits - and cool music and hot food at Ballydehob Jazz Festival
Check out the gluten-free oats from Merry Mill — great for overnight oats or tasty oat pancakes

Sat, 30 Apr, 2022

Menu: Cider tour weekend, Ballydehob Jazz, and delicious honey from native Irish black bees
Menu: Cider tour weekend, Ballydehob Jazz, and delicious honey from native Irish black bees
Plus - congratulations to national food legend Frank Hederman, of Belvelly Smoke House, near Cobh, who has become the first Irish winner of the prestigious Walter Scheel Medal

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

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