The Irish Food Trade Connect Forum

Such a heartwarming episode this week with Rachel McMullin of Wavey Ice . A #mother , #entrepreneur and all rounder , we chat about being grateful for #motherhood , the challenges of #career and never ever forgetting the #girl within us no matter how tough life gets ! A huge thanks to Rachel for sharing so honestly and allowing us both to be vulnerable about our life experiences . Please #subscibe to our Spotify and YouTube channels as we grow this #channel to bring you more #inspirational #educational #empowering stories across the #food and #drinks industry . #lifechanging #ambition #family #career #balance #fun #business #storytelling #food #drinks #ideageneration #businessdevelopment #motherhood #family #youth #grateful

Let’s talk green challenges in Irish food retail ♻️ As sustainability expectations grow, sourcing the right materials can be tough. We would love to know, what’s proving hardest to find for your business?

🎙️ New Episode Dropping This Friday! .... and this one’s going to be a wavey ride 🌊🍧 We’re thrilled to welcome Rachel McMullin, the brilliant Chief Icebreaker behind the bold and playful brand Wavey Ice. Rachel’s career spans operations, brand building and scaling start-ups - and she does it all with a powerful mix of creativity, grit and soul. In this episode, Margaret Dineen ACMA CGMA dives into how Rachel’s unique approach is reshaping the narrative around food, fun and fearless entrepreneurship. 💬 From turning products into experiences 💬 To building a brand that stands for more than just what’s on the shelf 💬 To juggling leadership and life with honesty and humour This episode is for anyone who’s passionate about doing business differently - and doing it with heart. ❤️ 📍Drops this Friday on all major podcast platforms & YouTube - Don’t miss it! #IrishFoodTradeConversations #WaveyIce #RachelMcMullin #FoodBusiness #StartupLife #CreativeLeadership #WomenInFood #PodcastComingSoon

As part of continuing my passion to support #profitable #solutions for those operating in the #foodanddrinks #foodmanufacturing #foodprocessing industry , I am now able to offer FULLY FUNDED MENTORING through MentorsWork ! Areas of expertise 🗝️ #financialplanning - #Budgeting , #cashflows , P&L , #Varianceanalysis , #costaccounting . 🗝️ #supplychain - #contractmanufacturing , #logistics , #distribution , #rationalisation , #procurement , #sourcing #sustainability 🗝️ #Tradedevelopment - #Sales , #categorymanagement #accountmanagement #businessdevelopment #negotiation Please drop me an email at margaret@blueskyfoodconsulting.com for more information . Small Firms Association Agile Executives Tony Dignam FCA Niall O'Kelly MentorsWork

A long overdue catch up with Margaret Dineen ACMA CGMA! Great to reflect on this year’s The Irish Food Trade Connect Forum. Now more than ever, it’s vital for Ireland to stay connected and collaborate for the future of our Irish food and drinks industry 💚

A gem of insight on #leadership and why Niamh Dooley is named as Irish Independent's 30 under 30. A common trait at senior level in many #family #businesses - Niamh shares her journey , her learnings into #enterpreneurship and #growth of a truly #sustainable business model in BiaSol. Available now on links below . Please #subscribe to the channels - we are growing - Thank you for your continued support ! https://lnkd.in/etyAKTZX https://lnkd.in/en-prvV9 #circular #leadership #femaleentrepreneur #hardwork #firstadopter #innovation #sustainablebusiness #leadingchange #growth #drivingchange #education #familybusiness #circulareconomy #connections #businessdevelopment

📢 Irish Food Trade Connect Forum Poll 🌍 The global food trade landscape is evolving, and Irish food and drink exports are navigating both challenges and opportunities. From tariff uncertainties to shifting consumer trends, businesses must stay ahead of the curve. What do you think is the biggest factor shaping the future of Irish food and drink exports? Vote in our poll and share your insights in the comments! 👇 #IrishFoodTrade #Exports #TradePolicy #SustainableFood #GlobalMarkets #FoodInnovation #IrishBusiness #AgriFoodTrade

A large part of my business is meeting with the #foodindustry , understanding the areas of concern to bring solutions to the clients I serve . Today I attended IFSA - Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance at Mullingar Park Hotel . Lots of great nuggets of information : - Bring back scratch cooking and focus on #local #sourcing - Mark Anderson - Gather & Gather - #supplyChain terminology - eg Reverse Logistics - Is it too technical ? -Lauren Hunter ( I must agree from working in industry and from lecturing in the area ). - Eating out experiences now revolve around activities more than ever - Bowling , Darts , Bingo - Maureen Gahan, Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board - #ai - #data #capture and its connectivity - Is there job opportunity for #data analysts creating unique identification for data integrity to ensure #ai accuracy ? - Brian Clarke. The statement of the day and for any of us in business - ' If you are not making money - you have no imagination ! - Love it - Rory Gillen. Fantastic to meet to meet my great network Valerie O' Connell MIHI, Bernie Everard, Heather Connolly , Tracie Daly. Food Business Coach . Cyril McAree Unbelievable lunch as well ! Thanks to IFSA - Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance for an enjoyable conference ! Hotel And Restaurant Times Chef Network BWG Food Service #networkisyourworth #foodservice #trends #tech #hospitality #drivingforce #Foodindustry #markets #foodtourism #diningexperiences #chefled

We are at Mullingar Park Hotel today for IFSA - Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance conference. #table to #tech .. Reach out for a chat if you are attending ! #hospitality #technology #newtrends #foodservice #connection #network #supports #businessdevelopment

A beautiful Irish brand enjoyed around the world, representing the very best of Ireland. Wishing Nicholas and Judith Dunne, and all at Killowen Farm, continued success! 💚 ☘️ 💚 ☘️ 💚 ☘️ 💚 ☘️ 💚 ☘️ 💚 ☘️ 💚 ☘️ 💚 ☘️