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Pilots, Performance, and the pursuit of hydration: The Hytropics Origin Story

Pilots, Performance, and the pursuit of hydration: The Hytropics Origin Story

by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Oct 24, 2025 | News

In this weeks conversation , I chat with Dave and Anna from Hytropics , where purpose-driven innovation takes centre stage! This company is creating waves in the wellness world with their clean, science-backed electrolyte drinks. Dave and Anna chat about the bold leap...
Passion, Pancakes & Progress – 35 years of Dromod Boxty’s Irish Traditions

Passion, Pancakes & Progress – 35 years of Dromod Boxty’s Irish Traditions

by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Oct 24, 2025 | News

This week I chat with Aine Faughnan , Managing Director of Dromod Boxty who shares her journey of taking over the family business. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of running a second-generation family business, the importance of rebranding and modernisation,...
When Power Backfires: How Too Much Leverage Can Disrupt Smart Negotiation

When Power Backfires: How Too Much Leverage Can Disrupt Smart Negotiation

by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Oct 24, 2025 | News

Power is a dynamic in negotiations, shaping how parties interact, make decisions, and achieve outcomes. Its presence influences everything from negotiators’ strategies to the ultimate agreement terms. Latest geopolitical trade negotiations have seen power or...
Good Governance: The Backbone of Every Thriving Food & Drink SME

Good Governance: The Backbone of Every Thriving Food & Drink SME

by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Oct 24, 2025 | News

Over many years, the lack of corporate governance structures has caused business closures, economic turmoil, and public consternation. Governance is a huge part of doing business, ensuring that adequate controls are upheld in running your business. No matter what size...
Claiming Your Spot: The Secret Playbook for Irish Brands to Shine on Supermarket Shelves

Claiming Your Spot: The Secret Playbook for Irish Brands to Shine on Supermarket Shelves

by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Oct 24, 2025 | News

Competition for supermarket shelf space is fiercer than ever, shaped by intense rivalry, evolving consumer preferences, and rapid market shifts. A few weeks ago, I shared some stories from my time in retail on That Great Business Show with Conall Ó Móráin . Although...
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Irish Food Trade Connect Forum

26th March 2026
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The Killashee Hotel
Naas,
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