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Food
Sinéad’s plate full to the brim
Contributor
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.
8 January 2025 Features
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.
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
In conversation with chef Alan Foley and poultry producer Billy Gray
A chef is only ever as good as their team and the quality of the ingredients used – this is why their relationships with primary producers are so important, writes Janine Kennedy.
27 November 2024 News
Combining the worlds of food, hospitality and art in truly unique and wonderful
Combining the worlds of food, hospitality and art in truly unique and wonderful ways, writes Janine Kennedy
13 November 2024 News
‘Ireland can position itself as a leading destination for agri tourism’
A seventh generation farmer, Margaret Edgill is one of the Nuffield 2024 presenting scholars who will be outlining her research on agriculture and exploration at this year’s conference.
13 November 2024 Careers
Food Feature: key ingredient for rural food tourism is community
There are many people working, often behind the scenes, to ensure local food stories leave a memorable mark on the overall visitor experience – such as the Samhain Festival, writes Janine Kennedy.
6 November 2024 News
Food innovation needs the right supports to succeed
When it comes to small food businesses, innovation is the key to success. However, it can be difficult for small business owners to find the time and space to think creatively, writes Janine Kennedy.
30 October 2024 News
‘Every dish I cook has a story to tell’
Consumer research shows global flavours are popular among Irish consumers, and rural Ireland is no different, writes Janine Kennedy.
16 October 2024 News