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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.

Establishing a Strong Food Safety Culture in Small Food Businesses

The research examined the attitudes towards food safety, the barriers and facilitators to establishing a strong food safety culture and developed recommendations for overcoming these barriers. 

Publication date: 23 September 2024

Communicating Food Poverty

Understanding the current discourse around food poverty on the island of Ireland.

Publication date: 17 September 2024

Smart Devices in the Kitchen

This study looked at hygiene habits when using a smartphone or tablet in the home kitchen.

Publication date: 20 April 2024

Safetrak

Safefood annual market research on public food concerns.

Publication date: 23 March 2024

Mycotoxin Control in Cereals: Safeguarding Food

Mycotoxins are a threat to cereal production worldwide, including oats and barley. This research looked at the prevalence of certain mycotoxins and current approaches to their measurement and control.

Publication date: 19 January 2024



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