Monthly Archives: September 2010

IOFGA members scoop top prizes at National Organic Awards 2010

Mossfield Cheese picked up three awards this week at the 4th annual National Organic Awards in Dublin. Mossfield cheese won the overall award for best organic product for their gouda style cheese. “Since the announcement and the resulting profile in the national media cheese sales have gone through the roof, I wish every week could [...]

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Forest Picnic a real treat in the woods!

The sun illuminated all that is good about food production in this country on Sunday when it shone on the crowd gathered in Portumna to celebrate organic food. The spectacular setting was the perfect location to host such a great day out. The crowd was spellbound on the day with the range of activities and [...]

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National Organic Week Events

Over 70 events have been organised around the country to celebrate National Organic Week. Now in its sixth year organic week is going from strength to strength with the main success being the diverse range of events hosted around the country by organic producers and people who sell or promote organic food. For a full [...]

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Five Reasons to Buy Organic Food!

National Organic Week is now in its sixth year, in this challenging economic climate it is worth re-examining why people should spend their hard earned money on organic food. Debates in the media about food production and consumption are complex. Food policy is even more complicated and specialised which often leaves consumers unsure about the [...]

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