Why is there only one Irish cheese with protected status? The protected designation of origin scheme could be of huge commercial benefit to Irish cheese makers Food • 05 Mar 21
Why is there only one Irish cheese with protected status? The protected designation of origin scheme could be of huge commercial benefit to Irish cheese makers Food • 05 Mar 21
Ever wondered why one crisp is never enough? What makes Tayto, King, Keogh's and Kettle crisps so tasty and moreish - and are they good for you? Crisps • 28 May 21
Ever wondered why one crisp is never enough? What makes Tayto, King, Keogh's and Kettle crisps so tasty and moreish - and are they good for you? Crisps • 28 May 21
Meet the 18th century Irish gents obsessed with plates and dishes This preoccupation with elegant tableware was designed to draw attention to the gentlemen's good taste and wealth History • 03 Jun 21
Meet the 18th century Irish gents obsessed with plates and dishes This preoccupation with elegant tableware was designed to draw attention to the gentlemen's good taste and wealth History • 03 Jun 21
How processed food can actually be good for you Changing the nutrient content and reducing the amount of salt and fat is making some processed food healthier Food • 18 Nov 20
How processed food can actually be good for you Changing the nutrient content and reducing the amount of salt and fat is making some processed food healthier Food • 18 Nov 20
Why Ireland urgently needs to address its unhealthy diet Ireland's policies to ensure we eat healthily are inconsistent and not comparable to best practice Health • 09 Nov 20
Why Ireland urgently needs to address its unhealthy diet Ireland's policies to ensure we eat healthily are inconsistent and not comparable to best practice Health • 09 Nov 20
Your guide to the foods associated with Halloween in Ireland Here's why barmbrack, pumpkins, turnips, apples, kale and colcannon are popular at this time of year Halloween • 29 Oct 20
Your guide to the foods associated with Halloween in Ireland Here's why barmbrack, pumpkins, turnips, apples, kale and colcannon are popular at this time of year Halloween • 29 Oct 20
6 ways to reduce food waste in your home It is estimated that every house in Ireland wastes 120kg of food each year, costing between €400 and €1000 Food • 15 Oct 20
6 ways to reduce food waste in your home It is estimated that every house in Ireland wastes 120kg of food each year, costing between €400 and €1000 Food • 15 Oct 20
How sustainable is the food we eat in Ireland? Are you Culturally Sustainable, Nutritionally Sustainable or Unsustainable when it comes to your diet? Food • 13 Oct 20
How sustainable is the food we eat in Ireland? Are you Culturally Sustainable, Nutritionally Sustainable or Unsustainable when it comes to your diet? Food • 13 Oct 20
'Two in five plant species are at risk of extinction' A new report on the state of the world's plants has some sobering findings about what we're in danger of losing Plants • 30 Sep 20
'Two in five plant species are at risk of extinction' A new report on the state of the world's plants has some sobering findings about what we're in danger of losing Plants • 30 Sep 20
All you need to know about urban farming As long as there have been cities, there has been urban agriculture of some description Urban farming • 03 Sep 20
All you need to know about urban farming As long as there have been cities, there has been urban agriculture of some description Urban farming • 03 Sep 20
Why sugar should be banned from schools You can't argue with the health, dental and obesity advantages of a diet that is low in simple sugars Brainstorm • 26 Aug 20
Why sugar should be banned from schools You can't argue with the health, dental and obesity advantages of a diet that is low in simple sugars Brainstorm • 26 Aug 20
Here's why we crave food even when we're not hungry The brain's food reward system drives and motivates us to consume food and can seriously undermine our ability to say no Food • 21 Aug 20
Here's why we crave food even when we're not hungry The brain's food reward system drives and motivates us to consume food and can seriously undermine our ability to say no Food • 21 Aug 20
What next for professional chefs after the lockdown? With over 26,000 chefs in the industry in Ireland, how does a professional chef deal with a time of uncertainty? Food • 12 Aug 20
What next for professional chefs after the lockdown? With over 26,000 chefs in the industry in Ireland, how does a professional chef deal with a time of uncertainty? Food • 12 Aug 20
From kimchi to kombucha, a guide to the world of fermented foods Many of us use fermented foods as a potential source of live microbes to benefit our health Food • 07 Aug 20
From kimchi to kombucha, a guide to the world of fermented foods Many of us use fermented foods as a potential source of live microbes to benefit our health Food • 07 Aug 20
A question of food, human rights and intellectual property What happens when intellectual property rights have a direct effect on the right to food? Human Rights • 10 Jul 20
A question of food, human rights and intellectual property What happens when intellectual property rights have a direct effect on the right to food? Human Rights • 10 Jul 20
How our food habits changed during the pandemic The lockdown brought massive changes to our daily lives and especially our eating and food habits Food • 07 Jul 20
How our food habits changed during the pandemic The lockdown brought massive changes to our daily lives and especially our eating and food habits Food • 07 Jul 20
How the Irish became food delivery pioneers in the 19th century Long before Amazon or Deliveroo, Irish people used the post office parcel service to send and receive everything from turkeys to tea History • 03 Jul 20
How the Irish became food delivery pioneers in the 19th century Long before Amazon or Deliveroo, Irish people used the post office parcel service to send and receive everything from turkeys to tea History • 03 Jul 20
The historical roots of our lockdown obsession with baking bread Bread may be the simplest of foods, but baking fulfils several practical, psychological and social functions Food • 19 May 20
The historical roots of our lockdown obsession with baking bread Bread may be the simplest of foods, but baking fulfils several practical, psychological and social functions Food • 19 May 20
Sowing the seeds for food security Seed sovereignty for food security could transform globalisation after the coronavirus Food security • 31 Mar 20
Sowing the seeds for food security Seed sovereignty for food security could transform globalisation after the coronavirus Food security • 31 Mar 20
Debunking the myths about food and the coronavirus There's no specific food guaranteed to protect you from the coronavirus so general healthy eating guidelines are the best advice for now Coronavirus • 16 Mar 20
Debunking the myths about food and the coronavirus There's no specific food guaranteed to protect you from the coronavirus so general healthy eating guidelines are the best advice for now Coronavirus • 16 Mar 20
Why linking food choices with physical activity isn't a good idea Research shows that engaging in physical activity in response to food choices may do more harm than good Health • 24 Jan 20
Why linking food choices with physical activity isn't a good idea Research shows that engaging in physical activity in response to food choices may do more harm than good Health • 24 Jan 20
Why local access to healthy food is vital for older people Rural food retailers play a vital role in their local communities, especially for older people Food • 20 Jan 20
Why local access to healthy food is vital for older people Rural food retailers play a vital role in their local communities, especially for older people Food • 20 Jan 20
Why food journaling should matter to you Keeping track of the food we eat promotes mindful eating and healthier food choices Health • 07 Jan 20
Why food journaling should matter to you Keeping track of the food we eat promotes mindful eating and healthier food choices Health • 07 Jan 20
How Beyonce and other celebrities made kale and seaweed hip Greens like kale and seaweed were long considered food of last resort until celebrities and Instagram came along Food • 02 Jan 20
How Beyonce and other celebrities made kale and seaweed hip Greens like kale and seaweed were long considered food of last resort until celebrities and Instagram came along Food • 02 Jan 20
How to make a Brexit Christmas pudding Is it possible to emulate the 1920s' Empire Christmas pudding and make one using just Brexit-friendly ingredients? Christmas • 18 Dec 19
How to make a Brexit Christmas pudding Is it possible to emulate the 1920s' Empire Christmas pudding and make one using just Brexit-friendly ingredients? Christmas • 18 Dec 19