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Join us on 20 May for a FREE food safety information session, with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.

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News and Updates

article Ban on Bisphenol A in food packaging Does it go far enough?

article Can you trust your store cupboard spices? Spices have long been an attractive target fo...

article Ultra-processed people Is it time to take action against UPFs?

article A problem repackaged The potential health impact of plastic packag...

article Social selling comes of age But is it safe? By Nick Hughes.

article Urban agriculture Sylvia Thompson looks at the history of and c...

Events

Article Free food safety training in Armagh 20 May 2025 Event details

Article Free food safety information session in Armagh 20 May 2025 Event details

Article Free food safety training in Bangor 21 May 2025 Event details

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Latest Research Reports

We undertake a programme of research and knowledge gathering in order to address gaps in scientific knowledge around food safety and nutrition.

Food Reformulation: The Views of the Public December 2024

Establishing a Strong Food Safety Culture in Small Food Businesses September 2024

Communicating Food Poverty September 2024

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Knowledge Network

Join the Knowledge Network to stay ahead of food safety issues on the island of Ireland

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Food safety skills fund Bursaries to enhance food safety skills and experience

Community Food Initiatives Supporting the development of skills and knowledge around food and healthy eating.

Food Poverty Network The Network provides a coordinated and strategic approach to tackling food poverty on the island of Ireland.

Nutrition

Keep up with nutrition news, and sign up to food poverty network and obesity action forum

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safefood for life An e-learning food hygiene course for secondary school and Youthreach students

Read Taste Buds Taste Buds helps 8-11 year olds learn about the importance of a healthy, balanced diet.

Read MediaWise Primary school resource with interactive activities that develop awareness and understanding of the media

Read Fuel Your Body Answering teenagers' questions on sports nutriton

Research Projects

Find out about our programme of research and knowledge gathering to address gaps in scientific knowledge related to food safety, food hygiene, nutrition and healthy eating

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