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.
Nov 2022
Preprepared convenience foods and associated food safety risks
The aim of this research was to collect data on the types of ready-made, prepacked “convenience foods” available in retailers and businesses across the island and to assess the behaviours and understanding of people who consume these foods.
Oct 2022
Secondary analysis of dietary survey data of 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
Oct 2022
This report provides an overview of the different types and 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.
Sep 2022
The project aimed to enhance our understanding of behavioural patterns amongst farmers and veterinarians on the island of Ireland and to recommend interventions to support good practices with respect to animal health.
Jun 2022
Public acceptability of policies to address obesity
Findings from a mixed-methods study on the island of Ireland
Jun 2022
The economic cost of food hypersensitivity
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?
May 2022
Evaluation of the Community Food Initiative Programme 2019-2021
safefood funded fourteen Community Food Initiatives (CFIs) across the island of Ireland from 2019-2021.
Apr 2022
Many factors influence decisions about meals and snacks that are eaten at home.
Mar 2022
Nutritional Standards in Health and Social Care
These updated Standards aim to ensure that healthier food choices are in place for staff and visitors in Health and Social Care settings, such as in restaurants, coffee shops, vending machines, canteens and hospital shops.
Nov 2021
The impact of the SARS-Cov-2 Pandemic on the food chain on the island of Ireland
A horizon scanning study
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