by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Nov 5, 2025 | News
This week I chat with Sylvia Kennedy who went from the corporate world to founding Treats by Sylvia, a thriving cheesecake business. She started baking as a hobby, grew during COVID-19, and now supplies dozens of outlets. Sylvia credits networking, awards, and strong...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Nov 5, 2025 | News
This week I chat with Gordon Lucey, founder of 9 White Deer Brewery, who shares his transition from marine engineering to creating a thriving brewery in Cork. He highlights the importance of strategic partnerships, understanding customer preferences, and financial...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Nov 5, 2025 | News
This week I chat with Catherine Good, who’s journey from stay-at-home mom to founder of The Good Dairy Company is rooted in her family’s dairy farm in Kinsale. Inspired by a passion for quality and creativity, she began making fresh, natural ice cream using milk...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Nov 5, 2025 | News
This week I chat with Noele Mc Evoy, Founder of Supernature. After her daughter developed dietary restrictions, Noele created wholesome chocolate treats at home—sparking a journey that transformed into an award-winning brand. Supernature now crafts vegan, organic, and...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Nov 5, 2025 | News
This week I step into the delicious world of Moran’s Mega Jams, where Kieron Moran transforms chef’s creativity into award-winning Irish jams. In this episode, Kieron takes us from humble farmers’ market beginnings to the spotlight of Dragons’ Den, sharing how bold...
by Irish Food Trade Connect Forum | Nov 5, 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,...
