by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Aug 12, 2026 | News
From pro sport to startup founder, Darren O’Reilly talks to me about how he built WholeSupp, a high‑protein superfood shake that’s actually backed by science, not spin. We chat about why 42% of people in the UK are skipping breakfast four times a week, how his shake...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Aug 12, 2026 | News
From the lab bench to the boardroom, Oonagh Monahan has cracked what it really takes to turn food science into funded, scalable businesses. In this conversation, she shares how she moved from major manufacturing roles to backing high-potential food tech startups...
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...
