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Northern Ireland
Red Tractor outscores European farm assurance
David Wright
An investigation into farm assurance schemes found a fairly limited range on offer in mainland Europe
18 September 2024 Features
A ‘Pure’ winner in Wicklow
One of three winners of this year’s Grow with ALDI, Pure Bea is a Wicklow-based company that adds flavour to mealtimes in a natural and healthy way, writes Dee Laffan.
28 August 2024 News
Spilling the tea with Maitre D'
If it's happening in Irish food, our Maitre D' knows about it. Here's all the food goss for the coming month.
View from China: is China on brink of a food safety crisis not seen in years?
Data is powerful in helping to build trust and now in the absence of data, the scandal will continue to brew, writes Ian Lahiffe.
7 August 2024 Viewpoints
One in 10 fertiliser samples tested were out of tolerance in 2023
The Department also found that some 8% of lime samples were out of spec last year.
5 August 2024 News
Irish eggs recalled due to possible presence of salmonella
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
1 August 2024 News
Local factories to transfer to Department control
The move will optimise the use of resources deployed to food safety and veterinary controls, the Minister for Agriculture has said.
24 July 2024 News
Department drafts in Wall
The professor will be shining light into dark corners, The Dealer expects.
17 July 2024 Dealer
Burger buns recalled due to possible presence of metal pieces
Popular burger bun brands such as Brennans and Bundys, as well as some burger buns supplied to Dunnes Stores, Lidl, Supermacs and Burger King have also been recalled.
17 July 2024 News
'Root and branch' review of horse slaughter system needed
The highest official in the Department of Agriculture believes that horse traceability rules can be circumvented.
10 July 2024 News
Tayto crisps recalled by FSAI following presence of rubber pieces
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.
1 July 2024 News
Recall notice issued for raw milk made in Leitrim
The company is recalling all batches of its Lovely Leitrim Farm Fresh Raw Milk due to concerns with hygiene controls during production.
10 May 2024 News