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Safefood undertakes a wide ranging programme of research and knowledge gathering in order to address gaps in scientific knowledge related to food safety, food hygiene, nutrition and healthy eating. This research is used to build the evidence base for developing communications that are supported by science that is clear, authoritative, relevant and independent.
A snap shot of the salt content of soup from a range of catering outlets on the island of Ireland.
A survey to ascertain the ability to purchase a gluten-free meal on request in a restaurant setting.
Food Values is a short programme showing how to get better nutritional value for money when shopping for food.
The Irish population consume a high salt diet. Chronic high salt intake is associated with hypertension and other adverse life style factors like obesity and lack of physical exercise.
Survey to determine the presence of Salmonella and Campylobacter in retail packs of raw chicken purchased in the Republic of Ireland.