by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Feb 6, 2026 | News
In this episode I chat with Emma Tarbert, General Manager of Hatch Coffee, to explore her inspiring journey from the kitchen to the coffee bar. Emma shares how a move to Australia sparked her passion for coffee and how that experience shaped her approach to building...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Feb 2, 2026 | News
At just 15, Conor was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis — a challenge that inspired a lifelong passion for nutrition and research. His determination to understand the science behind health led him to create Immune Fix during the COVID-19 pandemic, a product built on...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Jan 26, 2026 | News
This week I chat with Maria Svejdar from GS1 Ireland to unpack how something as familiar as the barcode is undergoing a quiet revolution. We talk about how the humble black-and-white lines on packaging are evolving into dynamic QR codes that unlock rich layers of...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Jan 6, 2026 | News
This week I chat with the wonderful Yvonne Carty from Hey Pesto, who brings incredible passion and creativity to the kitchen. We dive into festive cooking, from tackling the challenges of traditional Christmas dinners to smart, budget-friendly shopping tips for the...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Dec 15, 2025 | News
In this episode I chat with with Sinéad Crowther, founder of Soothing Solutions and creator of the award‑winning Tonstix honey jelly pops for children’s sore throats and coughs, to explore how she went from life as a pharmacy technician to co‑founding a fast‑growing...
