by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Mar 19, 2026 | News
Elaine turned a simple love of matcha into one of Dublin’s most exciting new spots – a dedicated matcha bar in the city centre. After getting hooked on the calm focus of matcha back in 2017 (and frustrated by how hit‑and‑miss the quality was), she went all in:...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Mar 2, 2026 | News
In this episode, I sit down with chef-turned-entrepreneurs Paul and Sarah Barrett, the creative minds behind The Indoor BBQ, a brand that brings big barbecue flavours indoors without the need for a smoker. We talk about how a lockdown experiment with homemade sauces...
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...
