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<p>We need food policies that help us buy a less processed option at a cheaper cost and help us make informed and healthy choices for ourselves and our families. File photo</p>

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Michelle Darmody: Ireland could lead the way in ultra-processed foods control

Last week's 'Lancet' report clarified that ultra processed foods are damaging both our mental and physical health — Ireland could be a leader in this area

<p>The Irish Cancer Society and opposition politicians are calling for even more investment in equipment and staffing.</p>

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More than 46,000 people waiting longer than 18 months for vital scans

<p> In one of the research reviews, Dr Carlos Monteiro identified over 100 studies linking ultra-processed foods to diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, kidney, and inflammatory bowel disease.</p>

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It's official: Ultra-processed foods are harmful and these are the next steps we must take

Ireland needs a minister for food to better serve our needs

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Ireland needs a minister for food to better serve our needs

Catherine Conlon: Joe Wicks's Killer Bar has achieved what no stuffy science report can do

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Catherine Conlon: Joe Wicks's Killer Bar has achieved what no stuffy science report can do

Joe Wicks: 'These foods are damaging our health — we shouldn't accept this as the norm'

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Joe Wicks: 'These foods are damaging our health — we shouldn't accept this as the norm'

Vincent Crepel on life after Cork's Michelin-starred restaurant Terre, and what it takes to be a chef

Vincent Crepel on life after Cork's Michelin-starred restaurant Terre, and what it takes to be a chef

The former chef from the Castlemartyr Resort restaurant reveals what he will miss about Cork now that he is back in Paris

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Blas na hÉireann Food Awards for long-running enterprises and new businesses

Blas na hÉireann Food Awards for long-running enterprises and new businesses

Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers, founded in 1984, won the prestigious Best Artisan Producer award, while Bon Chocolatiers, Co Offaly, founded in 2020, took the Supreme Champion accolade

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Izz Café, Cush, and Sea Church among winners at Georgina Campbell food awards

Izz Café, Cush, and Sea Church among winners at Georgina Campbell food awards

Georgina Campbell acknowledged the challenging climate for the sector, referencing the recent closure of Dublin’s Big Mike’s, the latest hospitality casualty

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Batch of chicken Kievs recalled following detection of salmonella

Batch of chicken Kievs recalled following detection of salmonella

The Kievs are sold in 500g packs and have a best before date of October 2026

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

'No chicken nuggets': Cork community group serves 850,000 nutritious meals a year

'No chicken nuggets': Cork community group serves 850,000 nutritious meals a year

Once serving just eight meals in Boherbue, Duhallow’s community kitchen now delivers 850,000 meals a year across Cork

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Irish Examiner Eats Club brings the Glass Curtain down on another tasty Cork on a Fork fest

Irish Examiner Eats Club brings the Glass Curtain down on another tasty Cork on a Fork fest

Five days of feasting and frolics were brought to a suitably delicious close with the latest edition of the exclusive Irish Examiner Eats Club dinner

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

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John Whelan: Years after Brexit, Irish food sector faces even more volatility due to Trump

However there are positive signs that the UK is back on the radar of an increasing number of exporters.

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Weather fails to rain on the parade as five-day Cork on a Fork food festival kicks off

Weather fails to rain on the parade as five-day Cork on a Fork food festival kicks off

In spite of a move indoors, it was a tremendous evening and a superb celebration of the best of Cork food

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Cork on a Fork: Feasting, fun, and quality food are on the menu at five-day festival

Cork on a Fork: Feasting, fun, and quality food are on the menu at five-day festival

From this morning's launch breakfast to the closing Examiner Eats event, the festival promises five days of deliciousness

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Chicken nuggets and other 'cheat foods' banished from school meals

Chicken nuggets and other 'cheat foods' banished from school meals

A dietitian has been recruited to improve Ireland's hot school meals programme, and the junk food ban will be in place before the start of the school year

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Food production resumes at Ballymaguire Foods after listeriosis outbreak

Food production resumes at Ballymaguire Foods after listeriosis outbreak

Two weeks ago the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said there was an “extensive” outbreak of listeriosis and dozens of meals and side dishes were being recalled as a precaution

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

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Top Eight: sizzling sausages — an extra link to our diet

Sausages are a highly-processed food. The preservatives mixed with the meat really cannot be avoided if we are to be sure the meat is safe to eat when kept on shelves or at home for a few days

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

Several spinach and mixed leaves products recalled following detection of listeria

Several spinach and mixed leaves products recalled following detection of listeria

The recall of McCormack Family Farms products comes after 170 readymeals made by Ballymaguire Foods were called back amid a listeriosis outbreak

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

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Remember when a minister held Guinness 'hostage'? And other Irish food stories

A book examining our relationship with food and drink from prehistory up to the present day is a rich resource

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

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Catherine Conlon: Drop in US junk food sales the break we need to cut unhealthy diets

Sales of junk food are slowing in the US. Introduction of a junk food tax could accelerate a shift in the food market so that everyone can afford healthy food, writes Catherine Conlon

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Irish Examiner Eats: Magical 'after hours' dining at iconic Farmgate Café

Irish Examiner Eats: Magical 'after hours' dining at iconic Farmgate Café

Special menu awaited diners after the historic market had shut up shop for the day

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Five crowd-pleasing barbecue classics to try this weekend

Five crowd-pleasing barbecue classics to try this weekend

If you're thinking of getting the barbecue out this weekend, why not try some of these tasty options

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Fire Starters: Easy midweek barbecue recipes to keep her lit without the effort

Fire Starters: Easy midweek barbecue recipes to keep her lit without the effort

With temperatures hitting 25 degreees this week, take the stress out of barbecue season by grilling meals with minimum fuss but maximum taste

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

US tariffs: EU rules out changes to 'sacrosanct' food standards

US tariffs: EU rules out changes to 'sacrosanct' food standards

EU's food standards described as a red line as trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic met US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Government to review nutritional value of school meals after worries about processed foods

Government to review nutritional value of school meals after worries about processed foods

As of this week, an additional 131,700 children across 713 primary schools will receive a hot meal every day

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

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World retaliates to tariffs as Trump doubles down on trade war

Irish firms, particularly in the food and drink sectors, are scrambling to shore up their business as US tariffs begin to bite

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

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ieExplains: How Trump’s tariffs put Ireland in the firing line

Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs could shake global trade—here’s what they mean for Ireland, key industries, and consumers

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

Popular chocolate bar recalled 'due to the possible presence of small stones'

Popular chocolate bar recalled 'due to the possible presence of small stones'

Specific batches of Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Almond Sea Salt have been recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

'Wholesalers are demanding pre-payment': Cork chocolatier warns of expensive Easter eggs

'Wholesalers are demanding pre-payment': Cork chocolatier warns of expensive Easter eggs

Rosemary Daly of the Chocolate Shop in Cork's English Market says her supply has been severely disrupted by the 'crisis' of soaring cocoa prices

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

'It was disgusting': 80 complaints or feedback messages about school meals

'It was disgusting': 80 complaints or feedback messages about school meals

The scheme, overseen by the Department of Social Protection, provides funding to schools for children's food, with all primary schools now eligible for hot meals

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

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Irish Examiner view: Dáil disorder discouraging at such a fraught time

Further turmoil is to be expected

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

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McDonalds Irish expansion stalled by sole objectors against new drive-thrus for Mullingar and Waterford

McDonalds also has additional planning applications for new drive-thru restaurants currently before planning authorities for sites in New Ross, Co Wexford, Thurles, Co Tipperary, and Carrigaline, Co Cork

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Aoife Hearne: My teen's folate levels are low — is there a supplement to take?

Aoife Hearne: My teen's folate levels are low — is there a supplement to take?

When someone has a folate deficiency, it causes the body to produce abnormally large blood cells that cannot function properly. And since red blood cells transport oxygen around the body, folate deficiency can lead to extreme tiredness and lack of energy

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Prepare to pay more for your flat white as Ireland's coffee producers face a perfect storm

Prepare to pay more for your flat white as Ireland's coffee producers face a perfect storm

Rising global demand and crops hit by adverse weather mean that Irish coffee roasters are paying more for beans this year

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Street Feast time... enjoy a cuppa in the garden, a picnic in the park, or a big street party

Street Feast time... enjoy a cuppa in the garden, a picnic in the park, or a big street party

Ireland’s biggest day of street parties and community gatherings turns 15 this year

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

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Golf club in Waterford among 11 food businesses hit with enforcement orders

Five closure orders were served under the FSAI Act 1998

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Lorge on the changing face of chocolate: 'Treat it like a good wine’

Lorge on the changing face of chocolate: 'Treat it like a good wine’

With the price of cocoa increasing by 140% in the space of a year, is it time we looked at chocolate as a luxury item? Benoit Lorge reflects on two decades in the business of chocolate and tells Kate Ryan why 2025 could be the toughest yet for Ireland’s independent chocolatiers

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

Cork ryebread success story — from the Mayfield bloomer to the award-winning schwarzbrot

Cork ryebread success story — from the Mayfield bloomer to the award-winning schwarzbrot

Bringing nutritious rye sourdough bread to Mayfield in Cork has seen Angela Nöthlings develop microbakery Ryes & Shine into a full time job

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

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How to know if you're getting too much salt in your diet

Salt is stocked in almost every household in the country and added liberally to our food, yet this everyday condiment is also one of the leading causes of death worldwide

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

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Food and drink sector expects rising costs in 2025 — survey

The biggest challenge facing businesses in the sector is cost of labour, which was cited by 71%

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

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Caitríona Redmond: My recipe for lemon drizzle loaf, which will freeze exceptionally well

The New Year is a time for new beginnings and so, this is my last column in the Irish Examiner Weekend

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

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West Cork's award-winning Lifeboat Inn: 'TikTok was where it started for us'

The couple behind Ireland's ‘Pub of the Year’ chat to Breda Graham about their award-winning pub in Courtmacsherry, the importance of community, going TikTok viral and their predictions about what’s in store for the industry in 2025

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

'No turkeys this year' for certain Limerick customers as Mary shuts up shop

'No turkeys this year' for certain Limerick customers as Mary shuts up shop

Mary Breen, who has for over 40 years reared free range turkeys at Cullen, has decided to call it a day

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

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Limerick restaurant among food businesses hit with closure orders in November

'Cutting corners or letting standards lapse could result in a health risk to consumers'

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

'MasterChef' comes to West Cork for battle between final three contestants

'MasterChef' comes to West Cork for battle between final three contestants

The broadcaster has confirmed that the show will feature controversial presenter Gregg Wallace

Tue, 10 Dec, 2024

Image of icing sugar being sifted onto batch homemade, mince pies, star shaped pastry lids, festive Christmas dessert of crispy

Mince pie, anyone? The history of a seasonal favourite

We're officially into Advent so it's time for some Christmas fare. Some say the mince pie was invented in Ireland. Whether that's true or not, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas if we couldn’t devour at least one. Robert Hume delves into the evolution of today’s spicy tart

Mon, 02 Dec, 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

Bord Bia to lead €3.2m EU dairy promotion campaign in Asia

Bord Bia to lead €3.2m EU dairy promotion campaign in Asia

Irish food board wins contract to promote EU-made dairy ingredients to manufacturers across China, Singapore, and Vietnam

Tue, 19 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