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After a difficult year, let's show our producers, chefs and farmers that we care
Janine Kennedy
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 Recipes
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 News
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.
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
Budget 2025 a severe disappointment for hospitality workers
With no sign of a reduction in the 13.5% VAT rate for hospitality, we may see a further 1,000 businesses close in the coming months, writes Janine Kennedy.
9 October 2024 News
Blas na hÉireann: if you’re not in it, you can’t win it
When it comes to the annual food awards, it pays to take part, writes Janine Kennedy.
2 October 2024 News
Break the Cycle: farmers and hospitality workers face similar struggles
The past few years have been difficult for small food producers and business owners – here is how some have found ways to cope, writes Janine Kennedy.
4 September 2024 News
Melissa McCabe is cooking up winning plates on the BBC and on the street
Melissa McCabe has forged her own path cooking Irish food, whether on the BBC’s Great British Menu or through her community events – now, she is ready for a new adventure, writes Janine Kennedy.
7 August 2024 News