by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Dec 5, 2025 | News
In this episode, I chat with Ernest Cantillon, the entrepreneur behind Sober Lane and Black Emerald Irish Whiskey, whose business journey started when he was just 22. What struck me most was his mix of passion and practicality—his belief that the pub business isn’t...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Dec 4, 2025 | News
This weeks conversation explores how much power we really have in our food system – and what changes when we start to use it. Mary Bishop, Head of Education at GIY, brings the classroom, the school garden and the kitchen table together to show that food education is...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Nov 17, 2025 | News
This week I’m joined by Johnny McDowell from Indie Fude, a champion of independent food makers and a driving force behind the resurgence of real, authentic food across Ireland. We’re exploring what ‘artisan’ really means in today’s world, why supermarkets might not...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Nov 10, 2025 | News
Welcome to another episode where we dive deep into the world of drinks, dining, and inclusivity. Today, Karl Fielding , Drinks marketing expert and I challenge the dreaded word “mocktail” and explore how we can revolutionize the way non-alcoholic drinks are served,...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Nov 5, 2025 | News
In this weeks episode I chat with Kian Louët-Feisser from Carlingford Oysters as we dive deep into the fascinating world of oyster farming. Over the past 50 years, this seafood tradition has evolved dramatically, but at its core remains a respect for heritage and for...
