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A Compendium of Food Chain Statistics for the Island of Ireland

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

31 January 2023

Portion Control Tools - Do They Work in Practice?

Eating large portions of certain foods has been linked with consuming too much energy and with weight gain. However, there is little awareness of what constitutes an appropriate portion size. Safefood commissioned this research to test the acceptability of using a 200ml marked measuring cup in the family setting on the island of Ireland.

14 November 2022

Food Supplements - Exploring Our Reasons For Taking Them

Most people get enough vitamins and minerals from their diet, yet 30% of people on the island of Ireland report taking food supplements. This reseach examined why people are taking these supplements to help inform guidance to the public.

8 November 2022

Prepared Convenience Foods and Associated Food Safety Risks

This investigation of consumer interactions with pre-prepared convenience foods underscores the need for clearer packaging information and targeted consumer education to improve associated food safety practices.

4 November 2022

Children's Diets on the Island of Ireland

The role of snacking and treat foods in the diets of children aged 2-12 years on the island of Ireland. A secondary analysis of dietary survey data.

19 October 2022

Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives

The nutritional content of plant-based dairy alternatives to milk, cheese and yogurt, available online from a range of supermarkets on the island of Ireland.

3 October 2022

Use of Antimicrobials in Animal Health on the Island of Ireland

This research project investigated antimicrobial use practices among farmers and veterinarians in meat and dairy production sectors across Ireland.

29 September 2022

The Socioeconomic Cost of Food Hypersensitivity on the Island of Ireland

What is the burden of having a food hypersensitivity on individuals and their families? What are the financial costs of coeliac disease? How does a food allergy impact on quality of life?

8 July 2022

Exploring the World of Food

The perspective of families with children. Many factors influence decisions about meals and snacks that are eaten at home.

5 April 2022

Nutritional Standards in Health and Social Care

Improving the provision of affordable, healthy and sustainable food for consumers in health and social care settings.

2 March 2022



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