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Diners encouraged to ask about traceability

FARMERS have welcomed Bord Bia’s advice to diners to look for information on menus when eating out, or to ask where the food (particularly meat) comes from. IFA president Padraig Walsh said: “Irish farmers are producing premium quality, fully traceable produce that restaurants can source locally.

Thu, 21 May, 2009

IFA moves to tackle beef imports

Ireland: The IFA has launched a four-point action plan to tackle the problem of beef imports head on and protect the integrity and high quality of the Irish market for both consumers and producers.

Fri, 26 Aug, 2005

Bid to promote Féile Bia hostelries

Bord Bia has launched a nationwide information campaign to promote Féile Bia participating restaurants, hotels and caterers in every county.

Tue, 11 May, 2004

Minister slams meat importers

IRISH meat importers are taking advantage of financial difficulties in beef producing countries to import at low prices, thus displacing prime Irish beef on the home market, says Junior Agriculture Minister Liam Aylward.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2003

IFA’s conference blunder highlights need for hotels to serve Irish food

PATRONISING a hotel without an Irish food policy has become a major faux pas in farming circles and the National Council of the Irish Farmers Association is now red-faced after one of its county executives accused it of holding three farmer conferences in hotels not affiliated to Féile Bia.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2002