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Irish Farmhouse Cheesemakers Fear Possible 75% Drop In Sales

A member survey carried out by Cáis highlighted fears for significant job losses and an estimated 75% drop in sales as a result of the closure...

One In Eight Jobs In Ireland Linked To Agri-food And Drink

One in eight jobs in the Irish economy are now linked to agri-food and drink, Paul Kelly, director of Food Drink Ireland has said. Speaking at the launc...

EU Set To Halt Imports Of Canadian Cherries, Other Fruits: Document

The European Union will halt imports of Canadian cherries and other fresh fruits starting 1 September as it enforces new import requirements related to pes...

Dublin's Oldest Fruit And Vegetable Market Is Set To Close

Dublins oldest fruit and vegetable market, which is located between Capel Street and Smithfield in the city centre, is reportedly set to close later this m...

The $280,000 Lab-Grown Burger Could Be A More Palatable $10 In Two Years

Lab-grown meat, first introduced to the world six years ago in the form of a $280,000 hamburger, could hit supermarket shelves at $10 a patty within two ye...

Pink Lady Sells 170,000 Tons Of Apples Despite 'Harsh Weather' During Spring Harvest

Despite declining apple consumption in key EU markets, Pink Lady maintained its 'good performance' during the spring season. The fruit importer sold 170...

The Health Benefits Of Blueberries: A Cup A Day Can Keep Ageing Away

It has recently been announced that eating a cup of blueberries a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease, among other benefits. The latest...

EU To Compensate Irish Beef Farmers For Brexit Price Hit

The European Union will provide Irish beef farmers with €50 million of exceptional aid to compensate for the fall in beef prices suffered as a result...