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Small Irish Business Spotlight: Amy Kiernan, Founder of DrinkNolo.ie

There has been a spike in interest for non-alcoholic drinks in recent years, especially with Dry January taking centre stage recently. Long gone are the days of ordering a fizzy drink or some juice for your non-alcoholic drink of choice, with an abundance of alcohol-free spirits and beverages popping up. The challenge that comes with …

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Irish Artisan Christmas Gifts Perfect For Your Next Foodie Kris Kindle

These artisan Christmas gifts are perfect as a stocking filler or for your next Kris Kindle with your foodie friends. These gifts won’t burn a hole in your wallet but they’ll create a Santa-shaped hole in your loved ones’ heart. You’ll be supporting a small Irish business, making a friend happy, and possibly getting some …

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St Tola Goat Cheese

A Chat With Siobhan Ní Ghairbhith From St Tola Goat Cheese

Reigning from the Burren in County Clare is St Tola Goat Cheese. Established in the 1980’s, St Tola have been providing the people of Ireland with delicious, fully traceable goats cheese for decades. With a passion for sustainable farming, authenticity behind their brand and genuinely producing high quality goats cheese, it’s no wonder they have …

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A Chat With Stefan Griesbach from Eat More Fish and Gannet Fishmongers

Established at the Galway Market almost 2 decades ago, Eat More Fish is the online shop of Gannet Fishmongers and is still the busiest seafood counter at the same market since 2004! Selling traditional Irish fish influenced by the owner’s French roots, with a hint of Asian flavours, Eat More Fish place sustainability and quality …

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Olly's Farm

A Chat With Olly Nolan, Owner of Olly’s Farm, Award-Winning Honey Producers

Based in the Dublin mountains is Olly’s Farm, producing award-winning, 100% raw, local irish honey. With options like heather, blossom and soft-set honey, it’s no surprise that Olly’s Farm have won a range of awards, from Blas na hÉireann to McKenna’s Guide, to Great Taste and more. Not only is Olly a passionate beekeeper, but …

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Achill Oysters

A Chat with Hugh O’Malley, Founder of Achill Oysters

If you’re an oyster lover, you’ll certainly have heard of Achill Oysters. They are some of the most popular Irish producers for oysters in Ireland, served in an abundance of restaurants across the nation, and winning countless awards. We had a chat with the founder of Achill Oysters, Hugh O’Malley, all about the business, their …

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A Chat With Mags Riordan from Bumblebee Flower Farm

Bumblebee Flower Farm are Ireland’s first edible flower farm. Vibrant, fragrant, organically grown flowers are sown with the seasons, using regenerative gardening practices and supporting bumblebees. With sustainability and authenticity at their core, they ensure that protecting our wildlife and Irish heritage are at the core of everything they do. We had a chat with …

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Producer Spotlight: Sally Barnes from Woodcock Smokery

If you think you’ve had good smoked salmon, think again. Renowned fish smoker, Sally Barnes, is a master at all things wild fish – from filleting, to smoking, to salting and brining, and everything in between. Sally started the Woodcock Smokery 4 decades ago, selling her products online and offering intimate masterclasses. With a firm …

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Green Ocean Coffee

Producer Spotlight: David and Marguerite Lawlor from Green Ocean Coffee

Small businesses, sustainability and coffee – our favourite thing! Green Ocean Coffee is a premium sustainable coffee brand that aims to produce coffee in the most environmentally conscious way possible. They have partnered with Clew Bay Oyster Co-op to fund the restoration of sea grass and oyster beds in protected areas in Clew Bay, Co …

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Producer Spotlight: Conor Sweeny from Dae Ice Cream

Dae, formerly known as Leamhain, is an artisanal ice cream brand that use some of the best and most ethical ingredients to make their delicious products. And the best part? It’s plant-based, gluten- and nut-free! We had a chat with the founder of Dae, Conor Sweeny, about his journey starting the brand. Have you always …

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Irish Craft Soda Company

Producer Spotlight: Liam Tutty from The Irish Craft Soda Company

Dead Centre Brewing, based in Athlone, launched The Irish Craft Soda Company a few months ago, with a focus on using fewer, but higher quality ingredients. The Irish Craft Soda Company’s lemonade is made using only four natural ingredients, demonstrating that a refreshing soda can be void of unnecessary additives and still taste absolutely delicious. …

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TheTaste.ie Producer’s Row Spotlight with Taste of Dublin: Nana’s Tea

Bubble tea has become all the rage recently, and for good reason – it’s an absolute delight to drink! Whether you prefer a milk tea or iced tea, popping boba or tapioca pearls – Nana’s Tea has it all! We had a chat with Jane from Nana’s Tea about her journey starting the business and …

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Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese

TheTaste.ie Producer’s Row Spotlight with Taste of Dublin: Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese

Cheese just tastes so much better when you know it’s locally produced, ethically and with so much love. We chatted to Teresa, founder of Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese, about her journey starting the business and how she manages to create a delicious and versatile cheese, farm to fork. This producer spotlight is part of our series …

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TheTaste.ie Producer’s Row Spotlight with Taste of Dublin: Ellie’s Kitchen Home Edition

An inspiring story led to the creation of these delicious hot sauces! Ellie Kisyombe, a Malawian woman passionate about cooking and all things food, sought asylum in Ireland years ago and has now become a successful, award-winning activist, businesswoman and chef. We had a chat with Ellie about her journey in Ireland and how she …

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TheTaste.ie Producer’s Row Spotlight with Taste of Dublin: SuperOat

Oat milk has been on the rise as one of the many plant-based milk options for coffee lovers, and SuperOat are all about making their oat milk some of the best Ireland has to offer. Using minimal ingredients to make a great product is what SuperOat are all about. We had a chat with the …

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TheTaste.ie Producer’s Row Spotlight with Taste of Dublin: Stinky and Scorchy

Chilli and garlic lovers – this one is for you! Stinky and Scorchy sell natural gourmet foods with a focus on all things chilli and garlic. Whether it’s hot sauces, jams, mayonnaises, oils or marinades, you’ll find a number of speciality, artisan products sold on Stinky and Scorchy. We had a chat with the founder, …

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clo chocolates

A Chat with Founder of Clo Chocolates, Clotilde Rambaud

Ireland is home to a number of brilliant artisan food producers. Clo Chocolates, an award winning luxury artisan chocolate company, is based in the heart of Sligo. Handcrafted with the touch of French chocolatier, Clotilde Rambaud, these little bites of joy are made with love, and a passion for high quality chocolate. You’ll find a …

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Improper Butter

It Just Gets Butter and Butter – Improper Butter on Their New Look and Product Range

Committing with gusto to the theme of ‘Flavours of the World’, this year’s Taste of Dublin was a riot of colour and feast of flavours as more than thirty chefs offered edible escapism serving up foreign delicacies. Though in pride of place at the mouth of the main thoroughfares a wooden clad food trailer promoting …

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Adare Manor

Adare Manor’s Culinary Team Take to the Road in Search of the Best Irish Produce

As part of its exciting refurbishment, the team at Adare Manor are on the hunt for the best artisan ingredients produced in Ireland. Five members of the hotel’s culinary team are currently on a 9-day tour of Ireland in search of the best ingredients to use on their new menu. They’re meeting over 100 small …

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