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Spending in pubs and restaurants could fall by €5bn this year

The amount of money consumers - across the island of Ireland - are likely to spend on out-of-home eating and drinking across restaurants, pubs, cafés and hotels could fall by almost €5bn this year, Bord Bia has forecast.

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‘Grab-and-go’ and take away food retail boost

Take away and ‘grab-and-go’ food retail outlets now account for more than a third of spending in Ireland’s food catering market, it has emerged.

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Report shows Ireland's demand for takeaways, especially healthy meals, is on the rise

Ireland’s foodservice market is now valued at a record €7.8bn.

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Coffee may reduce risk of heart disease, certain cancers and even dementia

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Food innovators making waves with Sea of Vitality

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Irish diners spend €7.5bn on eating out

Bord Bia report: Diners want health and indulgence on menu

Foodservice companies who deliver on consumer demands for health and authenticity will be among the big winners in Ireland’s soaring food service market, according to a new Bord Bia report.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2016

Programme helping tea and coffee specialists brew up a storm

Ray Ryan finds tea and coffee specialists feature prominently among participants in the FoodService Academy programme. 

Mon, 04 Apr, 2016

Steady growth in dining out says Bord Bia foodservice report

The tradition of families getting together in their homes for the Christmas Day dinner is still strong in Ireland.

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Restaurants sourcing more food from local suppliers, survey claims

More than 95% respondents to a recent Bord Bia survey of Irish restaurants claim they have increased the amount of local suppliers that they are working with within the past 12 months.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2015

Nearly 70% ‘want to support local food businesses when eating out’

More than two-thirds of Irish diners want to support local food businesses when eating out, according to a Bord Bia survey.

Tue, 22 Jan, 2013

Value ‘dominant issue for food and drink consumers’

Value remains the dominant issue for Irish food and drink consumers, according to an industry survey unveiled at Bord Bia’s fourth annual Food Service Seminar.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2012

Consumers still eating out — and willing to voice dissatisfaction

EATING out has survived the recession in Ireland, while diners have also discovered a far greater willingness to express their dissatisfaction, according to a survey by Bord Bia.

Fri, 21 Jan, 2011

High level of promotions see retail market for fruit and vegetables fall

THE retail market for fruit and vegetables fell by 3.1% in volume and 5.7% in value during the 12-week period ended June 14.

Fri, 14 Aug, 2009

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