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SECTOR SENTIMENT SURVEY RESULTS - JULY 2021
The monthly Foodservice Sector Sentiment Index for July 2021 has been published.  The survey conducted with end users across the foodservice sector aims to provide a snapshot of attitudes towards current marketplace conditions and the economic climate. 
Download Foodservice Operators Results>>       

SECTOR SENTIMENT SURVEY RESULTS - JUNE 2021
The monthly Foodservice Sector Sentiment Index for June 2021 has been published.  The survey conducted with end users across the foodservice sector aims to provide a snapshot of attitudes towards current marketplace conditions and the economic climate. 
Download Foodservice Operators Results>>       

SECTOR SENTIMENT SURVEY RESULTS - MAY 2021
The monthly Foodservice Sector Sentiment Index for May 2021 has been published.  The survey conducted with end users across the foodservice sector aims to provide a snapshot of attitudes towards current marketplace conditions and the economic climate. 
Download Foodservice Operators Results>>       

SECTOR SENTIMENT SURVEY RESULTS - APRIL 2021
The monthly Foodservice Sector Sentiment Index for April 2021 has been published.  The survey conducted with end users across the foodservice sector aims to provide a snapshot of attitudes towards current marketplace conditions and the economic climate. 
Download Foodservice Operators Results>>       

SECTOR SENTIMENT SURVEY RESULTS - MARCH 2021
The monthly Foodservice Sector Sentiment Index for March 2021 has been published.  The survey conducted with both suppliers and end users across the foodservice sector aims to provide a snapshot of attitudes towards current marketplace conditions and the economic climate. 
Download Foodservice Operators Results>>       
​Download Foodservice Suppliers (Members) Results>>

SECTOR SENTIMENT SURVEY RESULTS - FEBRUARY 2021
The monthly Foodservice Sector Sentiment Index for February 2021 has been published.  The survey conducted with both suppliers and end users across the foodservice sector aims to provide a snapshot of attitudes towards current marketplace conditions and the economic climate. 
Download Foodservice Operators Results>>       
​Download Foodservice Suppliers (Members) Results>>

SECTOR SENTIMENT SURVEY RESULTS - JANUARY 2021
The monthly Foodservice Sector Sentiment Index for January 2021 has been published.  The survey conducted with both suppliers and end users across the foodservice sector aims to provide a snapshot of attitudes towards current marketplace conditions and the economic climate. 
Download Foodservice Operators Results>>       
​Download Foodservice Suppliers (Members) Results>>

EFCEM BREXIT Briefing
Business Briefing hosted by EFCEM on 15th December 2020 presented by Keith Warren, Director of the UK Foodservice Equipment Association.  Download>>

Bord Bia Foodservice Directory 2020
Bord Bia’s 2020 Irish Foodservice Market Directory includes 110 up-to-date, detailed profiles of key foodservice operators and the wholesale distributors that service them.  Download>>

Bord Bia Irish Foodservice Market Insights Report 2020 
This report looks to forecast what the future will hold for all involved in foodservice in Ireland.  It also outlines key trends that foodservice operators and food suppliers should consider in order to ensure that their businesses remain relevant.  Download>>

SECTOR SENTIMENT SURVEY RESULTS - NOVEMBER 2020
The monthly Foodservice Sector Sentiment Index for November 2020 has been published.  The survey conducted with both suppliers and end users across the foodservice sector aims to provide a snapshot of attitudes towards current marketplace conditions and the economic climate. 
Download Foodservice Operators Results>>       
​Download Foodservice Suppliers (Members) Results>>

IFSA BREXIT BRIEFING VIDEO
The IFSA BREXIT Briefing took place on 12th November 2020.  The session explored the supports available to Foodservice operators along with the aspects of the supply chain, logistics and customs clearance systems that will be impacted by BREXIT and the UK perspective on BREXIT and trade policy.  VIEW VIDEO>>

ENTERPRISE IRELAND BREXIT READINESS PRESENTATION
Presentation by Emer O'Byrne, Senior Executive Brexit Unit, Enterprise Ireland to the IFSA BREXIT Briefing - 12th November 2020. Download>>

BREXIT UPDATE PRESENTATION - SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS CONSIDERATIONS
Presentation by Tom Thornton, Irish International FreightForwarders Association and Managing Director of Well Cargo to the IFSA BREXIT Briefing - 12th November 2020. Download>>

SECTOR SENTIMENT SURVEY RESULTS - OCTOBER 2020
The monthly Foodservice Sector Sentiment Index for October 2020 has been published.  The survey conducted with both suppliers and end users across the foodservice sector aims to provide a snapshot of attitudes towards current marketplace conditions and the economic climate. 
Download Foodservice Operators Results>>       
​Download Foodservice Suppliers (Members) Results>>

​IFSA & Chef Network Catering Business COVID-19 Operating Guidelines & Procedures
The Catering Business Operating Guidelines should be used by operators to adapt their workplace procedures and practices to comply fully with the COVID-19 related public health protection measures identified as necessary by the HSE. Please see appendix 1 for updated advice from the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre in relation to Controlled Environments and the relevant applications of 1 metre distancing.  Download>>

EFCEM European COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results
Full results of the EFCEM Members COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results - April 2020
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Technomic - Global Foodservice Trends - Nov 19
David Henkes, Technomic - Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - November 2019
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Marqette Dublin Airport - Setting Standards in Travel Food+Beverage
Ewan McDonald, MJ Wrights Group - Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - November 2019
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Gourmet Food Parlour - Who we are and how we do business
Lorraine Heskin, Gourmet Food Parlour - Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - November 2019
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Irish Foodservice Market+Consumer Insights​
Maureen Gahan, Bord Bia - Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - November 2019
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Macro Trends shaping how and where we consume our food​
Professor David Hughes - Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - November 2019
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EFCEM SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2019
European Federation of Catering Equipment Manufacturers Summer Newsletter 2019 
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2018 IRISH FOODSERVICE MARKET INSIGHTS REPORT
2018 Irish Foodservice Market Insights - Research Update Published at Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar November 2018
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2018 IRISH FOODSERVICE DIRECTORY
2018 Irish Foodservice Directory - Published at Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - November 2018
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GLOBAL CONSUMER LIFESTYLE TRENDS - GRACE BINCHY, BORD BIA
​Global Consumer Lifestyle Trends - Grace Binchy, Bord Bia​ - Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - November 2018
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NICOLA KNIGHT, IGD - FTG EUROPEAN INNOVATORS TO LEARN FROM
Nicola Knight, IGD - FTG European Innovators to learn from - Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - November 2018
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THE CIRCLE K FOOD OFFER - PAUL DOGGETT, CIRCLE K
The Circle K Food Offer - Paul Doggett, Circle K - Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - November 2018
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THE FUTURE OF FAST FOOD - STUART FITZGERALD, LEON
​The Future of Fast Food - Stuart Fitzgerald, LEON - Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - November 2018
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THE IRISH FOODSERVICE MARKET - MAUREEN GAHAN, BORD BIA AND DAVID HENKES, TECHNOMIC
The Irish Foodservice Market - Maureen Gahan, Bord Bia and David Henkes, Technomic - Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - November 2018
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2017 IRISH FOODSERVICE DIRECTORY
2017 Irish Foodservice Directory - Published at Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - November 2017
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2017 IRISH FOODSERVICE CHANNEL INSIGHTS
2017 Irish Foodservice Channel Insights - Research Update Published at Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar November 2017
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THE CHANGING FACE OF FORECOURT FOODSERVICE - Joe Barrett, Applegreen
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The changing face of forecourt foodservice - Joe Barrett, Applegreen - Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - November 2017
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SERVICING THE NEEDS OF TODAY’S FAST CASUAL CONSUMER - Jack Kirwan, Sprout
Servicing the needs of today's Fast Casual consumer - Jack Kirwan, Sprout - Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar November 2017
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OUT OF HOME CONSUMER TRENDS - David Henkes, Technomic
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Out of Home Consumer Trends - David Henkes, Technomic - Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar November 2017
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OPENING ADDRESS - Tara McCarthy, Bord Bia
Opening Address - Tara McCarthy, Bord Bia - Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar November 2017
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2017 IRISH FOODSERVICE CHANNEL INSIGHTS - Maureen Gahan, Bord Bia
2017 Irish Foodservice Channel Insights - Maureen Gahan, Bord Bia - Presentation at Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - November 2017
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BIM WORKSHOP PRESENTATION - EU REGULATIONS & EFCEM BIM LIBRARY
Presentation by Keith Warren of CESA UK & EFCEM Technical Committee on BIM Regulation and EFECM BIM Library at IFSA BIM Workshop, 16.01.17
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BIM MODELLING PRESENTATION TO IFSA BY STUART CAMPBELL, SPECIFI JAN 17
Presentation by Stuart Campbell of SPECIF GLOBAL to IFSA Workshop on 17.01.16 on BIM Modelling
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FOODSERVICE TRENDS IN ACTION
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Presentation by Ben Barcly of Press Up Entertainment to the Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar on 2nd Nov 2016. Source Bord Bia
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OUT OF HOME CONSUMER TRENDS - DAVID HENKES, TECHNOMIC
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Presentation by David Henkes of Technomic on Out of Home Trends and Foodservice 2020 to the Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar on 2nd Nov 2016 - Source Bord Bia
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2016 IRISH FOODSERVICE CHANNEL INSIGHTS REPORT
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2016 Channel Insights Report published by Bord Bia - Nov 2016
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IRISH FOODSERVICE DIRECTORY 2016
Irish Foodservice Market Directory 2016 - Published by Bord Bia Nov 2016
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2016 IRISH FOODSERVICE CHANNEL INSIGHTS PRESENTATION
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Presentation by Maureen Gahan on the 2016 Irish Foodservice Channel Insights Report at the Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar on 2nd Nov 2016. Source Bord Bia
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BUILDING A FOODSERVICE BUSINESS IN IRELAND AND THE UK
Presentation by Louise O'Donohue of the Penny Loaf Co. on the Process of Building a Foodservice Seminar to the Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar 2nd Nov 2016 - Source Bord Bia
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CASH AND CARRY - THE FUTURE
Presentation by Michelle Fennell of Musgrave Market Place on Innovation in the Cash & Carry Sector to the Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar on 2nd Nov 2016. Source Bord Bia
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DELIVERING INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE IN THE ONLINE TAKEAWAY SECTOR
Presentation by Amanda Roche Kelly of Just Eat on Delivering Innovation and Excellence in the On-line Takeaway Sector to the Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar on 2nd Nov 2016. Source Bord Bia.
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THE UK SERVICE LANDSCAPE - SIMON STENNING, MCA
Presentation by Simon Stenning of MCA on Trends, Direction and Critical Success Factors for the UK Foodservice Market to the Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar - 2nd November 2016 - Source Bord Bia
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CHEF NETWORK SKILLS SERIES - PORK BUTCHERY NOSE TO TAIL
Introducing the first CHEF NETWORK Chef Skills Series: Pork Butchery Nose-to-Tail in association with Bord Bia Quality Assurance. More information at www.chefnetwork.ie
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CHEF NETWORK SKILLS SERIES - VIEW FULL SERIES
Chef Network Skills Series You Tube Channel - View full Port Butchery Series. Published in association with Bord Bia Quality Assurance. More information at www.chefnetwork.ie - July 16
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CHEF NETWORK UPDATE PRESENTATION MAY 2016
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Concept, marketing and membership information relating to the newly launched Chef Network - May 2016
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2015 QUICK SERVICE AND FOOD TO GO INSIGHTS REPORT
2015 Quick Service and Food-to-Go Insights Report - published by Bord Bia November 2015
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2015 FOODSERVICE DIRECTORY
2015 FOODSERVICE DIRECTORY PUBLISHED BY BORD BIA NOV 2015
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BORD BIA FOODSERVICE SEMINAR 2015 - CLAIRE COGAN - BRITVIC IRELAND
The Future of Soft Drinks in Out of Home - Claire Cogan Britvic Ireland
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BORD BIA FOODSERVICE SEMINAR 2015 - DAVID HENKES - TECHNOMIC
The Future of Restaurants - David Henkes Technomic
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BORD BIA FOODSERVICE SEMINAR 2015 - RAYMOND REYNOLDS - GREGGS
Successfully servicing the UK Convenience Consumer - Raymond Reynolds - Greggs
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BORD BIA FOODSERVICE SEMINAR 2015 - MARTIN RYAN - MCDONALDS RESTAURANTS IRELAND
Staying close to the Customer - Martin Ryan - McDonald's Restaurants Ireland
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BORD BIA FOODSERVICE SEMINAR 2015 - MAUREEN GAHAN, BORD BIA
Quick Service and Food-to-Go Insights - Maureen Gahan, Bord Bia
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BORD BIA FOODSERVICE SEMINAR 2015 - DECLAN RALPH - BWG FOODS
How Food-to-Go is driving the Convenience Retail Channel - Declan Ralph BWG Foods
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BORD BIA FOODSERVICE SEMINAR 2015 - LAURA OSULLIVAN - GOOD 4 U
Delivering a solution to meet the needs of today's Food-to-Go consumer - Laura OSullivan Good4U
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EU LEGISLATION UPDATE - EUROPE, ITS EFFECT ON FOODSERVICE
EU Legislation update presentation by Keith Warren, Chair of the EFCEM Technical Committee to IFSA Seminar, Cork - March 2015
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FOOD LABELING - RECENT DEVELOPMENTS EFFECTING THE FOOD SERVICE SECTOR
Presentation by Dr. Evelyn Hannon of Hannon Nutrition Consultancy to the IFSA Seminar on EU Legislation, Cork, March 2015
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CHURCHILL FOODSERVICE TRENDS PRESENTATION - MAY 2014
Presentation on Foodservice Trends from Churchill UK Ltd. (Source: Churchill UK Ltd)
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2013 Irish Foodservice Directory
Bord Bia‟s 2013 Irish Foodservice Market Directory - Nov 13 (Source: Bord Bia)
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2013 Irish Foodservice Channel Insights
The 2013 Irish Foodservice Channel Insights report - Nov 13 (Source: Bord Bia)
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Winning In The New World
Presentation by Noel Keeley, Managing Director, Musgraves Wholesale Partners on Winning in the New World - Nov 13 (Source: Bord Bia)
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The Business Of Foodservice
Presentation by Joan O’Shaughnessy, Vice Chairperson & Special Advisor, ARAMARK on The Business of Foodservice - Nov 13 (Source: Bord Bia)
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Foodservice Channel Insights
Presentation by Maureen Gahan, Foodservice Specialist, Bord Bia on Foodservice Channel Insights- Consumer Trends & Drivers - Nov 13 (Source: Bord Bia)
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Developing Business In The Irish Foodservice Market
Presentation by Dermot Skehan, Director Freshcut Foodservice on Developing business in the Irish foodservice market - Nov 13 (Source: Bord Bia)
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Irish And GB Lunchtime Consumers – Eating Out Trends And Behaviours
Presentation by Paula Donoghue, Bord Bia on Consumer Insights into Lunchtime - Nov 13 (Source: Bord Bia)
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Building Exports In UK Foodservice Market
Presentation by Sarah Furno, Director Cashel Blue on Building exports in UK foodservice market - Nov 13 (Source: Bord Bia)
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Building And Retaining Foodservice Customers Through Food Innovation And New Product Development
Presentation by Larry Murrin, CEO of Dawn Farm Foods on Building and retaining foodservice customers through food innovation and new product development - Nov 13 (Source: Bord Bia)
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Foodservice Trends In The US Market & What Is Happening Back Home
An Overview of current and enduring Foodservice Trends in the US Market with Reflections on the Irish Market. Presented by Maureen Gahan, Foodservice Manager, Bord Bia - Sept 13 (Source: IFSA Seminar)
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Food Trends & How We Develop New Products To Fit With Each Trend
Presentation by Vanessa Carter of Churchill on New Product Development for the Foodservice Sector in Line with Current & Future Trends - Sept 13 (Source: IFSA Seminar)
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Foodservice In Europe: A €380 Billion Opportunity
Presentation by John Jones, Pro-Intal Consulting, London - Foodservice opportunities in the European Market including current trends, market threats and entry options - Sept 13 (Source: IFSA Seminar)
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Developing The UK Evidence Base - Martin Walker, UK Department For Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Outline of aims, objectives and research carried out by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs on energy saving (contract catering) - June 2013 (Source: EFCEM)
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Cut Costs & Carbon Calculator - Martin Barrow, Carbon Trust UK
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Presentation on the newly developed Carbon Calculator designed to deliver lifecycle, economic & environmental benefits across the whole value chain of the catering industry - June 2013 (Source: EFCEM)
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Trade Trends And Trade Policy Developments - Ian Ascough, UK Dept. For Business, Innovation & Skills
Current & future trends in UK service and goods Imports and Exports with a deatiled look at emerging markets - June 2013. (Source: EFCEM)
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MIND THE GAP RESEARCH PRESENTATION - GRAHAM HENSEN - EFCEM CONFERENCE June 2013
Presentation on the “Mind the Gap!” research conducted by CESA and EFCEM on lifecycle cost evaluation for catering equipment purchase (Source: EFCEM)
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China - A Threat Or An Opportunity And How To Utilise The Development Potential - Nick Bannister
Presentation by Nick Bannister, China Manufacturing Solutions, June 2013 (Source: EFCEM)
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Keep VAT At 9% Campaign - Presentation To IFSA - June 2013
Presentation by Adrian Cummins of the RAI on the importance of the 'Keep Vat at 9%' campaign for the Foodservice Industry - IFSA AGM - June 2013 (source: Restaurants Association of Ireland)
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MCCPMonthly™ March
Every month MCCP Trendstream™ round up the ‘Seeds of Change’ as part of their ongoing observations of consumer behaviour. (Source: Bord Bia)
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​IFSA Social Media Seminar, Presentation By Georgina Bowes, Head Of Digital Avonmore Glanbia
Digital Marketing & Social Media at Glanbia. Case Study Presentation. (Source: IFSA)
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​IFSA Social Media Seminar - Presentation By Vicki Mountjoy, Media Manager Ltd.
Introduction to Social Media, Enhance relationships with customers through social media, Social media as a marketing tool, On-Line Brand Reputation. (Source: IFSA)
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IFSA Social Media Seminar - Tammy Key, Paddy O’S Granola - Presentation
Small to Medium Enterpise Case Study - The Social Media Experience at Paddy O's Granola
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IFSA Social Media Seminar - Persentation By Áine Osbourne, Carat Ireland
The ever-evolving world of digital marketing, Current trends & Emerging marketing tools, Why social is important in terms of how it can drive business results (Source IFSA)
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Food 4.0 - The Dynamics Of Supply And Demand 2012
Examining the twin challenges of significantly increasing food production, while managing concerns about the agricultural footprint on the environment. (Source: Grant Thornton)
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Smart Money In Food And Beverage - Tracking Growth In Turbulent Times
This report looks back over the predictions that PE and corporate investors made in early 2012 and reflects on what actually happened (Source: Grant Thornton)
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Where Is The Smart Money Going In Food & Beverage
An assessment of the views of senior representatives from PE houses and companies currently investing in the F&B sector across the UK and Ireland. (Source: Grant Thornton)
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Irish Foodservice Directory 2012
Detailed profiles of key foodservice operators and the wholesale distributors that service them. The Directory also includes feedback from industry buyers and suppliers. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Understanding The Lunchtime Consumer, Claire Morris, Sodexo UK
Presentation by Claire Morris, Marketing Director at Sodexo Uk to the Bord Bia Foodserivce Seminar, November 2012. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Origin Green, Presentation By Aidan Cotter, CEO Bord Bia
Presentation the Origin Green initiative given by Aidan Cotter, Bord Bia CEO at the Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar, November 2012. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Irish Foodservice Market Industry Expert Feedback & Predictions For 2013, James Burke, JB&A
Presentation by James Burke, JB&A at Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar, November 2012. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Doing Business With Dominos In The UK And Ireland, Ian Douglas, Dominos Pizza Group
Presentation by Ian Douglas, Procurement and Ireland Market Director, Dominos Pizza UK & Ireland at Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar, November 2012. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Developing A Soloution Led Approach To Food Service - Presentation By Gill Thomas, Adams Foods
Presentation by Gill Thomas, Adams Foods at the Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar, November 2012. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Food Harvest 2020: A Vision For Irish Agri-Food And Fisheries
Presenting: Pathways For Growth - Building Ireland's largest indigenous industry. (Source: Bord Bia)
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The Net Contribution Of The Agri-Food Sector To The Inflow Of Funds Into Ireland: A New Estimate
Completed by Brendan Riordan, Research Economist - May 2008 (Source: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)
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Fact Sheet On Irish Agriculture – April 2012
(Source: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)
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Understanding Irish Consumer Behaviour
The importance of understanding the Irish consumer. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Understanding International Consumer Behaviour - June 2012
The importance of understanding the consumer and global consumer trends. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Understanding Consumer Motivations
A study of the psychological motivations for food and drink consumption. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Origin Green Ireland Sustainability Charter: Working With Nature
This is an ongoing voluntary programme that seeks to demonstrate the commitment of Irish food and drink manufacturers. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Operator And Distributor Profiles: Irish Foodservice Market - November 2009
This report is intended to increase awareness and understanding of the foodservice sector. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Irish Foodservice Market Directory - November 2011
Irish Foodservice Market Directory aims to provide a strong reference tool for producers. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Global Foodservice Trends Bulletin
Incorporating implications for Irish foodservice suppliers - Issue 4 – January 2012. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Feeling The Pinch: The Consumer Outlook – January 2012
The challenges ahead for the Irish Food and Drinks industry. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Export Performance And Prospects
Export Performance and Prospects: Irish Food, Drink and Horticulture 2011-2012 (Source: Bord Bia)
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Channel Opportunities In The Irish Foodservice Sector: June 2010
(Source: Bord Bia)
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Anticipating Tomorrow
Shaping the future of the Irish food and drink market towards 2020 (Source: Bord Bia)
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​BUSINESS RESOURCES

ENTERPRISE IRELAND BREXIT READINESS PRESENTATION
Presentation by Emer O'Byrne, Senior Executive Brexit Unit, Enterprise Ireland to the IFSA BREXIT Briefing - 12th November 2020. Download>>

BREXIT UPDATE PRESENTATION - SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS CONSIDERATIONS
Presentation by Tom Thornton, Irish International FreightForwarders Association and Managing Director of Well Cargo to the IFSA BREXIT Briefing - 12th November 2020. Download>>

IFSA & Chef Network Catering Business COVID-19 Operating Guidelines & Procedures
The Catering Business Operating Guidelines should be used by operators to adapt their workplace procedures and practices to comply fully with the COVID-19 related public health protection measures identified as necessary by the HSE.  Download>>

BIM WORKSHOP PRESENTATION - EU REGULATIONS & EFCEM BIM LIBRARY
Presentation by Keith Warren of CESA UK & EFCEM Technical Committee on BIM Regulation and EFECM BIM Library at IFSA BIM Workshop, 16.01.17
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BIM MODELLING PRESENTATION TO IFSA BY STUART CAMPBELL, SPECIFI JAN 17
Presentation by Stuart Campbell of SPECIF GLOBAL to IFSA Workshop on 17.01.16 on BIM Modelling
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CHEF NETWORK UPDATE PRESENTATION MAY 2016
Concept, marketing and membership information relating to the newly launched Chef Network - May 2016
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​BANKING & BUSINESS - ULSTER BANK PRESENTATION MAY 2014
Presentation by Ulster Bank to IFSA Members giving an overview of the products and services available to effectively.support businesses today. (Source: Ulster Bank)
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Planning For Success - Event Workshop January 2013
IFSA Sponsored Workshop - To ensure your events team is focused and ready to maximise the return on your investment at exhibitions and events. (Source: Learning Curve)
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RAI Pre-Budget 2013 Submission
A Ten-Point Plan to Ensure the Growth of the Restaurant Sector presented to the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan November 2012. (Source: Restaurant Association of Ireland)
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Bord Bia UK Foodservice Programme
Deatils of the 2013 UK Foodservice Programme presented by Sarah O'Connell, Bord Bia at the Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar, November 2012. (Source: Bord Bia)
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Bord Bia Ireland Foodservice Programme 2013
Presented by Maureen Gahan, Bord Bia at the Bord Bia Foodservice Seminar, November 2012 (Source: Bord Bia)
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Starting A Food Business In The Home
Starting a food business from home can be a rewarding business venture but is only for those committed to maintaining the highest level of hygiene and food safety. (Source: Food Safety Authority)
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Guide To Food Law For Artisan/Small Food Producers Starting A New Business
When you start a food business, it is your legal responsibility to make sure that it complies with food law and produces safe food. (Source: Food Safety Authority)
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Business Start-Up Information
Simple good food safety and hygiene practices are an essential component of any food business in order to protect the consumers’ health. (Source: Food Safety Authority)
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Human Resources

HIRING PEOPLE MASTERCLASS - MARCH 2014
IFSA Partner Masterclass hosted by Solveridge and Learning Curve, 26th March 2014 - Presentation Slides on best practice in Recruitment and Induction Processes
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DIGNITY & EQUALITY AT WORK - HR BLOG - ISSUE 4 - DEC 2013
Looks at mangement's role in ensuring that they have a Dignity Charter in place, giving the right to every employee to be respected for their individuality and diversity (Source: Solveridge)
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SET THE STANDARD OF HIGH PERFORMANCE FROM DAY ONE
HR BLOG - ISSUE 3 - August 2013 - Covers the various good practices that should be followed when with new employees to help new people become productive as quickly as possible (Source: Solvridge)
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CONTRACTS ARE FOR EVERYONE
HR BLOG - ISSUE 2 - JULY 2013 - A contract for each employee within the first 2 months of employment is essential - simple procedures that save your business money (Source: SOLVERIDGE LTD.)
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CFSP Qualification - Certified Foodservice Professional Qualifiction - Steve Loughton, CESA
Certified Foodservice Professional Qualifiction - CESA Programme Information from Steve Loughton of CESA - June 2013 (Source: EFCEM)
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CFSP - Certified Foodservice Professional Qualification - Video
Certified Foodservice Professional Qualification - Information Video from CESA UK (Source CESA)
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​Employee & Human Resources Solutions
Employee & Human Resources Solutions - Presentation to IFSA - June 2013 (source: Solveridge & Learning Curve)
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A SIMPLE CHECKLIST THAT COULD HAVE PREVENTED A LARGE PAY-OUT
HR BLOG - ISSUE 1 - MAY 2013 - This case study and essential checklist is a great starting point for best practice (Source: SOLVERIDGE LTD.)
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Safety, Health And Welfare At Work Act 2005
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​Protection Of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Act 2012
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Protection Of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003
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Labour Services (Amendment) Act 2009
An Act to amend the Labour Services Act 1987
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​LEGISLATION & GUIDELINE RESOURCES

ENTERPRISE IRELAND BREXIT READINESS PRESENTATION
Presentation by Emer O'Byrne, Senior Executive Brexit Unit, Enterprise Ireland to the IFSA BREXIT Briefing - 12th November 2020. Download>>

BREXIT UPDATE PRESENTATION - SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS CONSIDERATIONS
Presentation by Tom Thornton, Irish International FreightForwarders Association and Managing Director of Well Cargo to the IFSA BREXIT Briefing - 12th November 2020. Download>>

IFSA & Chef Network Catering Business COVID-19 Operating Guidelines & Procedures
The Catering Business Operating Guidelines should be used by operators to adapt their workplace procedures and practices to comply fully with the COVID-19 related public health protection measures identified as necessary by the HSE.  Download>>

NSAI COVID-19 Workplace Protection & Improvement Guide
This document is intended to consolidate practical guidance that is available at time of writing on how to manage business continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Download>>

HSA COVID-19 Response Plan Template
The COVID-19 Response Plan detailsthe policies and practices necessary for the employer to meet the Government’s ‘Return to Work Safely Protocol’ and to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace - June 2020
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EFCEM - JOINT PAPER - SETTING INDICATORS FOR AN AMBITIOUS EU INDUSTRY STRATEGY
Joint Paper on “Setting indicators for an ambitious EU Industrial Strategy” as co-signed by 111 Associations of our Industry4Europe coalition including EFCEM - March 2018
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EFCEM BLUE BOOK ON EU DIRECTIVES AND STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHENS
EFCEM Guide to the Implementation of European Directives and Standards for Commercial Kitchen and Food Service Equipment (Source: EFCEM)
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CESA GUIDE TO F-GAS REGULATIONS
F-GAS Regulations - A down-to-earth guide to what it is and what it means to foodservice operators (Source: CESA UK)
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BIM WORKSHOP PRESENTATION - EU REGULATIONS & EFCEM BIM LIBRARY
Presentation by Keith Warren of CESA UK & EFCEM Technical Committee on BIM Regulation and EFECM BIM Library at IFSA BIM Workshop, 16.01.17
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BIM MODELLING PRESENTATION TO IFSA BY STUART CAMPBELL, SPECIFI JAN 17
Presentation by Stuart Campbell of SPECIF GLOBAL to IFSA Workshop on 17.01.16 on BIM Modelling
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FOOD ALLERGEN INFORMATION FOR NON PRE-PACKED FOODS
Provision of Food Allergen Information to Consumers in Respect of Non-Prepacked Food) Regulations, 2014 (S.I.No.489 of 2014) Published by the FSAI - 2014
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Food Safety Authority - Allergen Information Leaflet For Non Pre-Packed Foods
Allergen Information Leaflet for Non Pre-packed Foods published by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland - Dec 2014
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EU LEGISLATION UPDATE - EUROPE, ITS EFFECT ON FOODSERVICE
EU Legislation update presentation by Keith Warren, Chair of the EFCEM Technical Committee to IFSA Seminar, Cork - March 2015
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​FOOD LABELING - RECENT DEVELOPMENTS EFFECTING THE FOOD SERVICE SECTOR
Presentation by Dr. Evelyn Hannon of Hannon Nutrition Consultancy to the IFSA Seminar on EU Legislation, Cork, March 2015
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FOOD INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS REG (EU 11692011) - Dr Evelyn Hannon - May 2014
Presentation to IFSA Seminars in May 2014 by Dr Evelyn Hannon on the new Food Labelling Regulations coming into force from Dec 2014. (Source: Hannon Nutrition)
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REGULATORY IMPACT ASSESSMENT ON DRAFT FOOD WASTE LANDFILLING RESTRICTIONS
This regulatory impact assessment considers the impact of the Draft Food Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 to introduce restrictions on the landfilling of food waste
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FOODWASTE CONSULTATION ON THE INTRODUCTION OF RESTRICTIONS ON LANDFILLING
NI Department of the Environment consultation document which includes proposals for restrictions on the landfilling of food waste and the associated draft legislation
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EFCEM POSITION PAPER ON DRAFT REGULATIONS ON ECODESIGN & ENERGY LABELING 11.04.14
EFCEM position paper on Draft Regulations on Ecodesign and Energy Labeling for Professional Refrigerators and Freezers 11.04.14 (Source: EFCEM)
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​FOOD LABELING REGULATION - EFFECTIVE FROM 24.12.14
Details of these new regulations which will replace the current requirements from 24th Dec 2014.
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Evaluation Of The Energy Labelling
First part on the evaluation of the energy labelling by INFORSE-Europe - International Network for Sustainable Energy - Europe (Source: EFCEM)
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Ecodesign & Energy Labelling: Cornerstones Of EU Energy & Climate Policy
Overview of the first stakeholder meeting of the Review of the Energy Labelling Directive by INFORSE-Europe - International Network for Sustainable Energy - Europe (Source: EFCEM)
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EU Energy Efficiency Product Policy Developements - Juan Moreno, Policy Officer, European Commission
Key policy drivers, EU targets and objectives for 2020, energy labelling & eco design directives progress review - June 2013 (Source: EFCEM)
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EFCEM COMMENTS ON THE COMMISSION PROPOSAL TO REVISE THE F-GAS REGULATION
EFCEM COMMENTS ON THE COMMISSION PROPOSAL TO REVISE THE F-GAS REGULATION (Source: EFCEM)
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EFCEM Proposals For Amendments -  Regulation Of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
Proposals for Amendments on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on fluorinated greenhouse gases (source: EFCEM)
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EFCEM - ORGALIME - Overview Implementation Product Policy - FEB 2013
Overview on Status of EU Product Policy Implementation. Eco Design DI 2009/125/EC. Energy Labelling DI2010/30/EU & Eco Label RE 66/2010. (Source: EFCEM)
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Putting Calories On Menus In Ireland - Draft Technical Guidance For Food Businesses (Source: FSAI)
This document sets out both the principles for putting calories on menus in Ireland and the best ways to implement these - Note - This is a draft document only. Not intended for Use.
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Greater Dublin Regional Code Of Practice For Drainage Works
Source: Dublin, Wicklow, Meath, Kildare, Fingal County Councils
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Guidence On Grease Mangement - Limerick County Council
Source: Limerick County Council
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Principles Of HACCP
Source: Food Safety Authority
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Safetrak 12 Island Of Ireland February 2010
Context of Research – what was occupying consumers’ minds from 29th November 2010 – 5th January 2011. (Source: Safefood)
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​REGULATION Of The European Parliament And Of The Council On The Hygiene Of Foodstuff
REGULATION (EC) No 852/2004: 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuff (Source: The European Parliament)
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Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2011
Amendment of section 38 of Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002
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Recent Developments In The European Parliament And The EU
EU Update on Food Labelling Legislation - Bulletin No. 26 : 18 June 2010 (Source: Houses Of The Oireachtas)
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Compendium Of Food Additive Specifications
(Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives)
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Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008
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Inland Fisheries Act 2010
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Department Of Agriculture, Food And The Marine: Statement Of Strategy (2011-2014)
(Source: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)
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