Organisation: TASTE Council

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

farming

Oliver Moore: Organic, for whom the bell St Tola’s

My heart sank when I walked into a local store and saw St Tola — that iconic Irish organic brand — no longer certified organic. Now, “artisan” was the most prominent adjective.

Chargrilled Achill Mountain Lamb with Labneh, Pomegranate and Fresh Mint Leaves

business

Allen’s taste of success with Cork Chamber honours

news

Students to get taste of food sector

farming

Cheesy does it for Tola organic produce

business

‘Artisan’ food labels need protection

Angry reaction to GM potatoes go-ahead

Top names from the food, restaurant, and tourism sectors have sharply criticised the Environmental Protection Agency for potentially destroying Ireland’s “clean, green” agricultural image by allowing GM potatoes to be grown in Ireland.

Fri, 27 Jul, 2012

Untapped resource: Just 0.4% of farmers take direct sales route

ON-FARM food production is a virtually untapped resource in Ireland, with just 0.4% of farmers taking the direct sales route, said one industry expert.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2011

Bord Bia edges closer to umbrella brand launch for agri-food exports

BORD Bia believes it is getting closer to being able to roll out Food Brand Ireland, the highly anticipated umbrella brand to promote Irish agrifood exports.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2011

Top chefs seek ‘safety net’ for small food firms

A SAFETY net for indigenous food producers was sought yesterday by top chefs at an annual food awards ceremony in Dublin.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2009

Hot tip

* LOOK out for fresh new season asparagus at your local farmers’ market. Check out www.irelandmarkets.com — this site will give you details of the farmers’ market closest to you. It also lists country markets in your area.

Sat, 03 Jun, 2006

Artisan food ‘has vital role in rural economies’

ARTISAN food has a role to play in maintaining and building vibrant rural economies, Food Minister Noel Treacy declared when he launched the Taste Council’s strategic plan for the speciality food industry.

Tue, 14 Sep, 2004