Market research firm Behaviour & Attitudes rewarded key staff with bonuses and awarded dividends to shareholders this year after the company enjoyed one of its most successful years.

Kerrygold and Tayto have fended off competition from stout, chocolate, and rashers to be voted the most longed-for foods in a survey of Irish emigrants.

Cash-strapped shoppers are most likely to break habits and trade up when buying baby foods or formula.

Most consumers are buying their fresh meat, poultry, seafood and dairy products in supermarkets, rather than butchers, fishmongers or other specialist shops, according to a survey.