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Food
That's the spirit: Irish distillers on the cutting edge of innovation
Janine Kennedy
Modern techniques and equipment combined with a respect for tradition are driving the Irish whiskey and spirits industry forward.
12 March 2025 News
Sustainability the winning theme at Irish Food Writers Guild
Of the eight winners at this year’s Irish Food Writers Guild Awards, seven are located in rural areas.
26 February 2025 News
Food for thought – app will help small producers to connect
The Artisan Market app aims to link businesses with local retailers, restaurants and hotels, writes Janine Kennedy.
"It's not a smoke house you're running here; it's Love Island!"
Frank Hederman and Caroline Workman have built a smoke house, a career and a thriving community, all from a love of slow food, writes Janine Kennedy.
12 February 2025 News
Couple are the toast of the town with thriving café
Last year was a very challenging one for Irish food companies. So far, 2025 has not seen them fare any better – but there are good news stories too, like Clare business, Beag Café.
5 February 2025 News
What exactly is this new Short Supply Chain funding scheme?
The Government has introduced a scheme to fund short supply chains to help strengthen local food communities and benefit producers, writes Janine Kennedy.
29 January 2025 News
Sinéad’s plate full to the brim
The cook, physio and athlete has built up her multi-faceted food business step-by-step, writes Caroline Hennessy.
15 January 2025 News
Spilling the beans – Irish roasteries brewing change
Some Irish companies are taking an “ethical-first” approach to coffee bean sourcing – and it’s making a world of difference, writes Janine Kennedy.
15 January 2025 News
Farm shops offer a very different choice
Joanne O’Connor, owner of The Farm Shop, Wexford on the importance of shopping local, writes Rosalind Skillen.
8 January 2025 Features
Power up: Irish protein-rich products that pack a punch
Protein in your daily diet can help with a number of health goals, but how good are the protein-enriched products on our shelves? We look at the Irish products making the cut, writes Janine Kennedy.
1 January 2025 News
After a difficult year, let's show our producers, chefs and farmers that we care
After a difficult few years, will our local farmers and food producers look back fondly on the 2024 holiday season? Let's do what we can to make this season a happy one for them.
27 November 2024 Features
Whimsical desserts
These dessert recipes have been tested 'til perfect and they have been made with the best Irish ingredients, writes Janine Kennedy.
27 November 2024 Recipes