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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.

The Cost of a Healthy Food Basket in Ireland 2014 - 2022

The financial cost of eating a healthy diet in Ireland - 2014 to 2022.

Publication date: 12 September 2023

The Cost of a Healthy Food Basket in Northern Ireland 2014-2022

The financial cost of eating a healthy diet in Northern Ireland - 2014 to 2022.

Publication date: 16 August 2023

Building ‘Sustainability’ into National Healthy Eating Guidelines

Review of international practice and practical implications for policy.

Publication date: 31 May 2023

Fiscal and Pricing Policies Related to Food and Non-alcoholic Drinks

Safefood commissioned this review of the evidence on fiscal and pricing strategies for food and non-alcoholic drinks to identify gaps in knowledge and set out policy recommendations relevant to the island of Ireland.

Publication date: 15 May 2023

A Compendium of Food Chain Statistics for the Island of Ireland

A detailed collection of food chain statistics for both Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Publication date: 31 January 2023



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