Industry leaders, policy makers and researchers convened at the Teagasc Food Innovation Gateways event recently in Dublin. The event ‘Meat Matters: Shaping the Future of Fresh, Value-Added, and Meal Innovation’ brought leaders from across the meat and prepared consumer food sectors to explore future innovation opportunities in fresh meat, value-added products and meal solutions. Dr John Coreavy, founding director of Meat Technology Ireland (MTI), an Enterprise Ireland and industry co-funded technology centre, also gave a talk at the event. The programme featured contributions from industry, Bord Bia, Meat Industry Ireland, Government, and leading researchers, alongside panel discussions focused on innovation in fresh meat and on sustainable opportunities in value-added meats and meal solutions. Director of Teagasc, Professor Frank O’Mara, said: “As the national body for agri-food research and innovation, Teagasc plays a convening role in bringing together industry, research, and policy to address shared challenges and opportunities.

Source: Irish Examiner February 03, 2026 17:13 UTC