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...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Jan 6, 2026 | News
This week I chat with the wonderful Yvonne Carty from Hey Pesto, who brings incredible passion and creativity to the kitchen. We dive into festive cooking, from tackling the challenges of traditional Christmas dinners to smart, budget-friendly shopping tips for the...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Dec 15, 2025 | News
In this episode I chat with with Sinéad Crowther, founder of Soothing Solutions and creator of the award‑winning Tonstix honey jelly pops for children’s sore throats and coughs, to explore how she went from life as a pharmacy technician to co‑founding a fast‑growing...
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...
