Charlotte Kitto
We’re delighted to share that Ingredient Solutions has once again been awarded the BRC AA rating
Here’s a selection of quiz questions all about Ireland and the Irish to use for your table quiz or pub quiz. Perfect for St Patricks Day! Simply click regenerate quiz to get a new selection of questions!
Packed with farmyard facts, cheesy trivia, ancient cow legends, and record-breaking bovines, this quiz is perfect for a team challenge, family get-together, or pub night. Whether you’re a full-time farmer, a dairy devotee, or just here for a bit of “moo-sical” fun, there’s something here to test every level of knowledge. Simply click Generate Quiz […]
From ingredient innovation to sustainability, see what’s driving change in cheese and dairy production.
Satiety research on Irish cheddar offers fresh insights for the food industry. Explore opportunities to position cheese as a functional health snack.
A major new umbrella review brings together findings from dozens of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Its focus: the impact of dairy consumption on heart health and bone strength.
Cheese is evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to be a year of fresh momentum across the European, UK and Irish markets
This Sunday, the Women’s Euro 2025 Final kicks off — and whether you’re cheering for the Lionesses 🦁 or backing La Roja 🔴, we’ve cooked up a quiz that blends your love of football with… cheese. Yes, cheese. 🧀
As we move into the third quarter of 2025, the Irish and European cheese markets are navigating a complex landscape
Whether you’re devouring a fondue in the Alps, cooking up cheesy delights at a summer bbq, or posing beside a cheese-shaped monument, we want your cheesiest summer photos!
Ingredient Solutions Ltd has officially opened its new, state-of-the-art production facility in Boherbue, Co. Cork.
Recent research has unveiled compelling insights into how bacteria found in cheese can actively modulate the human gut microbiome.
The type of pasture cows graze on—and how those pastures are changing due to climate shifts—can significantly affect the end product.
A newly transcribed 1580 manuscript offers a fascinating look into the history of cheesemaking—and surprisingly, it shares insights that still resonate today.
Explore the top 5 food trends shaping the food industry in 2025 — from plant-forward eating to transparent sourcing — and how Ingredient Solutions is helping food service providers stay ahead.
A brand-new study by researchers at University College Dublin has taken a look at how cheese affects cholesterol—and whether men and women respond differently to it.
Now, with a change in the air, everyone’s keeping an eye on whether improved weather might help steady the supply and even out the prices for mozzarella, mild cheddar, and mature cheddars both here in Ireland and across European markets.
Two pivotal studies published in February 2025 — in “Nutrients” and “Applied and Environmental Microbiology” — delve into the profound effects of cheese consumption on our intestinal microbiota
Let’s be honest—who hasn’t woken up after a fun night out, feeling like a dehydrated sponge with a headache that could rival a rock concert? The dreaded hangover. But what if we told you that the key to easing that post-drinking regret isn’t another greasy breakfast, but… cheese? Yes, you heard that right—cheese! A 2023 […]
For cheese lovers, this is good news! Not only can cheese be a delicious part of your meals, but it might also help you sleep better and support overall health.
Aging and lifestyle factors like high-fat diets often contribute to cognitive decline, but recent research highlights a surprising potential ally in brain health: Camembert cheese. A study published in Neuroscience Research (2024) undertaken by researches at Kyoto University, Japan, explores how compounds found in this fermented cheese may help improve memory and cognitive function. The […]
From rising prices to innovative sales strategies, here’s what’s driving the market forward.
Details of our site operating times and delivery schedules for the forthcoming Christmas and New Year period
Share your opinions on the cheeses you love most, and you’ll have a chance to win a festive hamper filled with luxury cheeses and gourmet treats.
Welcome to a sports quiz with a cheese twist. Whether you’re a fan of sports or just curious about these athletes surprising connections to cheese. Get ready to put your knowledge to the test!
As we transition from the summer months into autumn, the cheese market faces significant developments.
nother piece of research affirming the healthfulness of cheese was published recently. It is generally accepted that people with better mental health have better health as they age. This study attempted to establish what factors improve mental health and and why that leads to healthier aging.
The “Future Fit Food and Agriculture” report published in March 2024 delves into the challenges and solutions associated with transforming food and land use systems.
Ingredient Solutions will be shortly commencing the construction of a new plant in Boherbue which we hope will be completed by the end of 2025
Ingredient sololutions were featured in Inside Sustainability magazine this is the full article
A large body of evidence indicates that the consumption of fermented dairy products, such as yogurt and cheese, significantly contributes to the beneficial effects of a Mediterranean diet.
Scientists at the University of Nottingham have developed new strains of Penicillium roqueforti with different colour variations meaning that we could soon be eating blue cheese that isn’t blue!
Dairy is in the news this morning due to a huge growth in sales of whole fat milk and dairy products.
Cheese intake is associated with a lower risk of migraine development.
A new white paper published today looks at the the health benefits and nutritional and microbiological properties of popular fermented dairy products. We take a look at the findings related to cheese here.
Highlights from Euromonitor Cheese in Ireland Report
Study finds that adding additional dairy foods to the diets of older adults in aged care reduced their malnutrition risk
The gut-brain axis has been potentially proposed as a link between the intake of fermented dairy foods, such as cheese yoghurt, and depression.
A study published in January 2023 indicates that consuming more than 2 servings of dairy products per day is associated with a reduction in the risk of being overweight or obese.
The Bord Bia Export Performance and Prospects 2022 — 2023 report looks at all elements of the Irish food export market. This is a quick look at the dairy industry findings in that report
2022 is another year that will certainly go down in the history books for the dairy industry. Prices started to rise in mid- 2020 after the first covid lockdown and kept rising until they reached a record high level in Q2 2022.
The one potential saviour for the dairies and global milk prices is China
Researchers at Peking Union Medical College in China conducted a Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis based on earlier studies conducted in Europe with over 450,000 participants.
Printable quiz questions and answers for pub quizzes, zoom quizzes or just to test your colleagues. Cheese plus more!
