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From Local to Global -Why recognizing Irish Foods and Drinks Export Success drives Ireland forward

From Local to Global -Why recognizing Irish Foods and Drinks Export Success drives Ireland forward

by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Nov 5, 2025 | News

In this conversation, I chat with Barbara Walsh, the Trade Manager of the Irish Exporters Association, about her extensive background in international trade, her experiences living in various countries, and the growing accessibility of Irish food products abroad. We...
Building an Irish Rum brand in the shadow of Irish Whiskey

Building an Irish Rum brand in the shadow of Irish Whiskey

by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Nov 5, 2025 | News

This week I chat with Jason Kidd , Founder of Outcast Brands with about Blood Monkey Gin and Two Shores Rum .With a powerhouse background that includes Senior Marketing roles at  (DE),  (IE), Fosters CUB (AUS), and strategic work with leading advertising agencies,...
The power of storytelling and showing up as a female leader – your way!

The power of storytelling and showing up as a female leader – your way!

by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Nov 5, 2025 | News

This week I chat to , the brilliant Chief Icebreaker behind the bold and playful brand Wavey Ice. Rachel’s career spans operations, brand building and scaling start-ups – and she does it all with a powerful mix of creativity, grit and soul. We chat about being...
The Bites of Brilliance: Celebrating Ireland’s Food Leaders with Niamh Dooley

The Bites of Brilliance: Celebrating Ireland’s Food Leaders with Niamh Dooley

by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Nov 5, 2025 | News

This week I chatted with Niamh Dooley of Biasol . Niamh, a Food Science & Health graduate from UL (2016), co-founded BiaSol in 2020 alongside her brother . A project that started during the pandemic has now grown into a truly sustainable Food Business which is...
Midlands Food and Drink – where the food industry thrives

Midlands Food and Drink – where the food industry thrives

by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Nov 5, 2025 | News

This week I sat down with  from  to talk all things food, drink and regional excellence. With 12 fantastic exhibitors from the Midlands joining us at the Irish Food Trade Connect Forum on March 20th, Bernie shares insights into the thriving industry and what to expect...
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Irish Food Trade Connect Forum

26th March 2026
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