Communications

Rufus the Handwashing Hero on hand to help children under five learn all about handwashing

Rufus the Handwashing Hero on hand to help children under five learn all about handwashing

safefood has turned to a big, friendly, furry monster to launch the latest phase of our Handwashing programme.

• 20 September 2019

New research reveals households on low incomes need to spend up to 1/3 of take home income to afford a healthy food basket

New research reveals households on low incomes need to spend up to 1/3 of take home income to afford a healthy food basket

New research reveals households on low incomes need to spend up to 1/3 of take home income to afford a healthy food basket.

• 2 July 2019

START campaign encourages parents to give their kids healthier after-school and evening snacks

START campaign encourages parents to give their kids healthier after-school and evening snacks

Almost a quarter of Northern Irish children’s daily diet consists of “Junk” foods such as crisps, biscuits, cakes, sweets and chocolate, new safefood research has revealed.

• 21 May 2019

New research reveals foods high in fat, salt and sugar are the second-most consumed food group by children

New research reveals foods high in fat, salt and sugar are the second-most consumed food group by children

START campaign encourages parents to start tackling treats by swapping them for healthier after-school and evening snacks.

• 14 May 2019

New funding awarded to Community Food Initiatives

New funding awarded to Community Food Initiatives

safefood to fund 14 initiatives to improve health through food in communities across the island of Ireland.

• 22 March 2019

safefood at Health Fest

safefood at Health Fest

Organised by the National Dairy Council and safefood, the event will be attended by thousands of TY and fifth year school students and teachers from all around the country.

• 30 January 2019

New safefood research reveals more than a third of food and drinks on special offer in supermarkets are high in fat, sugar and salt

New safefood research reveals more than a third of food and drinks on special offer in supermarkets are high in fat, sugar and salt

safefood, sponsors of Operation Transformation, launches “Transform Your Trolley” campaign to help shoppers make healthier choices amidst constant promotions.

• 21 January 2019