In honor of National Heritage Week, we're celebrating the wonders of Irish dairy. This year's theme 'Connections, Routes and Networks' explores the ways we are connected to each other. For over 6,000 years, Irish dairy has brought friends, families and strangers together; it's an integral part of our culture and cuisine. Today, Irish dairy provides 60,000 jobs and contributes more that €6bn to the economy each year. We have an incredible heritage of 17,500 family-run dairy farms, who work tirelessly to provide essential nutrition for consumers of all ages, from infancy into late adulthood. Around the world, Irish dairy is known for its quality, taste and grass-based production system - that's lots to celebrate! Join us in recognizing Irish dairy during #HeritageWeek2024! 🎊🥛 #IrishDairy #FromTheGroundUp #SeachtainOidhreachta2024
National Dairy Council
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The National Dairy Council champions the role of quality pasture-based dairy and its nutrition benefits in supporting healthier, more active living. Our Vision is a future in which Irish Dairy is recognised and trusted as a vital part of people’s diet and general health across the life stages, indispensable to Ireland’s social and economic wellbeing.
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https://ndc.ie
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As schoolchildren all over Ireland prepare to go back to School in a few weeks’ time, our thoughts turn to feeding kids during the long school day 📚🍽🥪 The Government’s hot school meals programme, which aims to provide a free hot lunch to all primary schoolchildren by 2030, was rolled out to 1,400 schools in a pilot project earlier this year and will be provided to nearly 2,200 schools from this September. The programme is administered by the Department of Social Protection, which budgets €3.20 for each meal, and the procurement process is managed by the participating schools. There is no milk or water provided as there was previously when children were provided with a cold school lunch. Research was commissioned in early July to speak to 1000 Irish people, the majority being parents, and asked what they thought of the scheme and of nutrition in Irish schools. - Almost 9 in 10 think the Hot School Lunches Programme will have a positive impact on children’s concentration and performance levels at school. - Less processed food, more vegetables and more protein are the top 3 preferred changes to be made to the Hot School Lunches Programme. - Amongst those with children under 18, the biggest food challenge is not eating vegetables, with almost half claiming this is a challenge for their children. This is followed by not enough time to eat (31%), food phobias (27%) and being distracted by other children (25%). Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/efVW8QBW #IrishDairy #NutritiousFromTheGroundUp #HotSchoolLunch #SchoolMilkScheme
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Latest consumer research shows that over 70% of the Irish population trust Irish dairy farmers to care for the environment 🐄 🌿 Key findings from the nationally representative omnibus survey (vs. May '23): ✅ 83% of Irish people believe dairy is part of a healthy, balanced diet (+4%) ✅ 80% of Irish people agree dairy can be part of a sustainable diet (+4%) ✅ 71% of Irish people trust Irish dairy farmers to take care of the environment (+6%) Trust in #IrishDairy farming practices and products is essential to maintaining the industry's social licence to produce naturally nutritious (and delicious!) food. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/et6nrec9 #FromTheGroundUp
National Dairy Council Research Shows 71% Of Irish People Trust Irish Dairy Farmers To Take Care Of The Environment
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Legends trust the power of #IrishDairy 🥛🥇 Congratulations to former NDC ambassador Paul O'Donovan on his legen-dairy (😜) win at #Olympics2024! #NutritiousFromTheGroundUp #Olympics #OlympicMedals #Paris2024
Two years ago – we had the pleasure of creating a content series called ATHLETES IN TRACTORS GETTING MILK for National Dairy Council with the now double Olympic gold medallist Paul O'Donovan (when he had a little more hair). Here's 5mins 57secs of Paul being Paul. Legend is an overused word, especially in Ireland, but not for this man. Massive congrats to Paul and Fintan. 🥇🥇🥈🇮🇪
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Whether you are smashing the 800m Freestyle final 🏊♀️ (and setting a new Olympic Record - well done Daniel Wiffen!) or kicking around a football with your mates, #milk is your ideal post-exercise drink 🥛💧 Not only is it a natural source of vitamins and minerals to support your health, milk is affordable, versatile and widely available. Did you know that milk naturally contains nutrients that can help address the 3 ‘R’s of post-exercise recovery? ✔ Refuel: Milk provides lactose which can help to start the refuelling of carbohydrate stores. Flavoured milks – which contain higher carbohydrate amounts in the form of added sugars – may be especially useful after a very intense session, or when quick recovery is needed. ✔ Repair: Milk provides the high-quality proteins, whey and casein. Protein contributes to normal muscle growth and maintenance. ✔ Rehydrate: Milk is a fluid (approx. 87 % water) and naturally contains #electrolytes such as potassium. For more information, check out our #SportsNutrition Handbook developed in partnership with Sport Ireland 👉 https://lnkd.in/gQjUqStM #IrishDairy #NutritiousFromTheGroundUp #OlympicGames #Paris2024 #TeamIreland
Sports Nutrition Handbook - Fuelling Wise for Sport & Exercise
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Congratulations to Mark Timlin, from University College Dublin and Teagasc Food Research Centre, for his work on the impacts of a ‘typical’ Irish pasture-based system on the composition and quality of milk and dairy products. We are looking forward to hearing more about this important research at the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit 2024 in October! #IrishDairy #FromTheGroundUp #Research #IDF
IDF proudly announces the winners of the "IDF Professor Pavel Jelen Early Career Scientist Prize” for 2024. This prestigious award recognizes the exceptional work of scientists and technologists in the dairy science and technology field, specifically targeting "early-career" individuals, including graduate and postgraduate students who have graduated within three years of their highest degree. Named in honor of Professor Pavel (Paul) Jelen, an esteemed Czech-born Canadian scientist and educator who dedicated his career to dairy science and technology research, as well as mentoring and educating young scientists and technologists, the Prize exemplifies the importance of open communication in the field. The 2024 winners are: First Prize: Maria Frizzarin (Teagasc Animal and Grassland Research Centre, Ireland) for her work on the use of mid-infrared spectroscopy to quantify the cow environmental footprint. Second Prize: Natalie Ahlborn (Sustainable Nutrition Initiative – Riddet Institute, New Zealand) for her work on processing treatments of milk and their effects on digestion and nutrient absorption. Equal Third Prize: Riccardo Cocuzzi (Agroscope and the University of Fribourg, Switzerland) for his work on lactate metabolism in Propionibacterium freudenreichii, an important microorganism in the manufacture of Swiss-type cheeses. Equal Third Prize: Mark Timlin (University College Dublin and Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ireland) for his work on the impacts of a ‘typical’ Irish pasture-based system on the composition and quality of milk and dairy products. The winners will be encouraged to attend the IDF World Dairy Summit 2024 to be held in Paris, France from 15 to 18 October 2024. There, they will have the opportunity to present their work as a poster and as a short oral presentation. Presenting their work at the World Dairy Summit will provide the awardees with an invaluable platform to showcase their research and expertise, fostering opportunities for further education, mentoring, and employment in the dairy sector. "We firmly believe that this prize will inspire and incentivize candidates to dedicate their careers to addressing dairy-related issues, empowering a new generation of scientists and technologists committed to advancing dairy science and technology. Through their efforts, we aim to enhance the quality, safety, and nutritional value of milk and dairy products," stated Dr. Geoffrey Smithers, a member of the IDF Standing Committees on Dairy Science and Technology and Nutrition and Health, and Chair of the Prize judging panel. IDF extends its gratitude to all the participants and extends heartfelt congratulations to the winners for their outstanding performance. Find more information here: https://bit.ly/3kwZ8CG #WeKnowDairy #WeAreDairy #ProudToBeDairy
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According to data published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland in July 2024 [1], emissions from agriculture decreased by 4.6% in 2023. This was largely due to an 18% reduction in fertiliser use, a 27% decrease in use of calcium carbonate (lime) and a 2.1% reduction in methane from livestock. As well as being food producers delivering high quality dairy products for consumption in over 130 countries, #IrishDairy farmers are consumers and concerned citizens. They work hard every day to reduce their environmental impact and address the global climate challenge we all face. This is important for the future because Irish dairy sustains 17,500 family farms, supports more than 55,000 jobs and delivers €6.3bn in export revenues to the economy each year. For more information, read the full report 👉 [1] https://lnkd.in/eVzV-q8p #IrishDairy #FromTheGroundUp #EPAReport
Ireland's Provisional Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1990-2023
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What a super time at The Nutrition Society Congress 2024 last week! 📅 📈 📰 If you missed our exhibition stand, our nutrition publications can be downloaded here 👉 https://lnkd.in/emqkq8TA. Research we supported was presented by Emma Kane, University College Dublin - UCD Institute of Food and Health, which shows low dairy intake is linked to worrying shortfall of #calcium among Irish teens 📉 – only 4% of teens are meeting the recommended guidelines of 5 servings per day. We collaborated on a symposium with our colleagues at the #EuropeanMilkForum, where the overall message from #nutrition experts was that we need to consider the holistic nature of foods and the complex mixture of nutrients provided by the #dairyfoodmatrix, when considering the shift to more plant rich diets. Across all the excellent research presented, here are some of some of our take aways: ✅ Data shows milk consumption in Ireland has been falling since the1940’s. We were having ~1 pint of milk/day and it’s now <200 ml (1 glass). Calcium intake has fallen in line with this, especially in female adolescents (Breige McNulty, International Union of Nutritional Sciences research) ✅ Conversely, cheese intake has increased over time, and has flattened off in recent years (Breige McNulty, International Union of Nutritional Sciences research) ✅ Pasture-based grazing produces milk with a more favourable nutritional profile. However, more clinical evidence is needed to explore any impact on human health (Professor Nigel Scollan, Queen's University Belfast) ✅ Micronutrient deficiency continues to be a global problem. Iron, zinc and folate are the most important deficiencies to predict ‘hidden hunger’ and more robust data is needed (Professor Kevin Cashman, University College Cork) ✅ A mass of data is being generated around the shift to healthy #sustainablediets. For example, nutrition research is mapping our food system for opportunities for change and is taking a multi-stakeholder approach. It will look at animal production systems, low-carbon farming, and healthy sustainable diets. Industry partners are invited, and the outcomes will address needs of industry, and facilitate engagement across sectors to transform the food system. (Professor Aedín Cassidy, Queen's University Belfast Institute for Global Food Security) #NSCongress24 #IrishDairy #FromTheGroundUp #Nutrition #Event
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Day one at The Nutrition Society Congress 2024 ✅ Poster presentation by Emma Kane, UCD Institute of Food and Health, shows that low dairy intake linked to worrying shortfall of #calcium among Irish teenagers - only 4% meeting the recommended guidelines of 5 servings per day. Despite low intakes, dairy consumption in teens correlated with intake of several important nutrients. Higher consumers of dairy were found to have an overall higher diet quality. No differences in body weight between higher and lower consumers of dairy. To read the full report 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekFFxf4k Find out more about the nutritional benefits of dairy and the recommended intakes 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYfTftRt Breige McNulty #NSCongress24 #NutritionResearch #IrishDairy #NutritiousFromTheGroundUp
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We are a proud supporter of The Nutrition Society Congress 2024 in Belfast, UK. The Congress will showcase cutting edge research and current insights in the field of #NutritionScience. 📄🥛 In 2023, the NDC commissioned a dairy-specific analysis of the National Teens’ Survey II to further explore the contribution of the ‘milk, yogurt and cheese’ food group to the nutritional quality of Irish teenagers’ diets. The findings of the analysis will be presented at the Congress, and can be found on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekFFxf4k 👥 If you are attending the Congress, join us on Thursday 4th July for the satellite symposium ‘The role of dairy foods in the protein transition: does the food matrix matter?’ hosted by the #EuropeanMilkForum (EMF). 📚 Visit our stand and avail of our scientific literature on a wide range of topics, including food allergy, lactose intolerance, inflammation, sustainable diets and much more! #IrishDairy #NutritiousFromTheGroundUp #FoodMatrix #Nutrition #NutritionResearch #NutritionEvents
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