THE country is officially hooked on fish, according to the findings of a newly-published Bord Bia research study.

AN initiative which will bring agriculture and the classroom closer together has been launched by Agri Aware, the agri-food educational body.

CONSUMERS are back buying Irish bacon and pork in shops and supermarkets after last week’s product recall.

A CAMPAIGN to protect the reputation of Irish meat in crucial markets was given a big boost yesterday when British consumers were assured by their food safety agency that they can buy Irish pork with confidence.

BORD BIA yesterday launched a national campaign aimed at raising consumer awareness of the fact that “an egg a day is OK” as part of a healthy balanced diet.

BORD BIA has announced a €500,000 national marketing programme over the next year to increase understanding of the Féile Bia accreditation scheme.

THE country’s €110 million retail lamb sector was boosted yesterday when Bord Bia launched a national campaign aimed at strengthening consumer awareness of the new season product.

Eating an egg a day is beneficial as part of a healthy balanced diet, a new nutritional study revealed today.

IRISH consumers will spend over €490 million on food shopping this holiday season, according to Bord Bia.

GARDENS are the new passion and fashion for young homeowners.