Organisation: Teagasc Food Research Centre

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Whey protein drink to keep people 'younger' for longer

Research is under way into the development of a revolutionary new drink which would delay the ageing of muscles in older people — in effect keeping them ‘younger’ for longer.

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Travel for athletes jetting to competitions can cause gut problems

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New UCC Agricultural Science Degree launched

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Could microbes be route to environmentally responsible protein?

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Irish researchers highlight potential of ‘waste’ blood

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Study proves grass-fed herds are healthier

Agri-events

Today, October 20

Thu, 20 Oct, 2016

Overseas interest in Teagasc and UCC cheese study

European food companies are keenly interested in joint Teagasc and UCC research which has identified the microorganism which causes a pink defect in some cheeses.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2016

Bord Iascaigh Mhara to form partnership with Nofima

Bord Iascaigh Mhara and Nofima in Norway are to form a partnership that will see the two agencies share knowledge on adding value to their national seafood products.

Mon, 23 May, 2016

Teagasc experts bring cow’s milk near human breast milk qualities

Teagasc dairy experts and their industry partners are nearly ready to use an enhanced adaptation of cow’s milk to bring it even closer to mirroring the components of human breast milk.

Tue, 12 Apr, 2016

AGRI EVENTS

Agri events this week.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2015

Cheese output has doubled in 20 years

Irish cheese output has more than doubled since 1995, Teagasc director Gerry Boyle told almost 200 scientists in Cork yesterday.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2014

Sweet idea could see baby formula with anti-infective properties

Trials by Food for Health Ireland (FHI) researchers could lead to the creation of an enhanced infant formula with anti-infective ‘milk sugars’ similar to those found in breast milk.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2014

Teagasc to take part in €9m project to improve safety of drinking water

Teagasc is partnering with the University of East Anglia in the €9m EU-funded Aquavalens project to improve the safety of European drinking water.

Sat, 20 Apr, 2013

Food companies urged to take advantage of research on diet

Food companies can gain a competitive advantage from Irish research tracing the relationship that exists between diet, gut bacteria, and the health of older people.

Sat, 14 Jul, 2012

GM maize better for pigs in trial

GENETICALLY modified maize may be better for pigs, according to research findings in a trial funded by the EU, which included work at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Co Cork.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2012

Innovative cheese and flavourings aim to capitalise on post-quota era

INNOVATIVE cheeses, ingredients and flavourings are being developed to capitalise on the 2015 post-quota era, said experts at yesterday’s global Cheese Symposium in Cork.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2011

Seaweed exporters given a boost by latest research from Teagasc

SEAWEED exporters have been given a welcome lift by new Teagasc research that confirms that marine plant products extracted from seas around Ireland and Canada are good for the heart.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2011

Dairy Innovation Centre to roll out range of products for export market

NEW dairy products will be developed at a facility to be launched by the Irish Dairy Board (IDB) and Teagasc on Friday.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2011

UCC and Teagasc Moorepark food researchers in top 20 of global list

SIX senior level Cork-based food researchers have been named in the top 20 of 15,000 specialist authors in a global list compiled by the global ratings agency, Thomson Reuters Science Watch.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2011