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The Irish Food Trade Connect Forum

26th March 2026
The Killashee Hotel

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Welcome Note

About Us

As the organiser of this forum, I am delighted to welcome you to your platform . Our mission is to provide the Food and Drinks trade sector with information, networks and support to tackle domestic and international market challenges which help achieve your growth and profitability goals.

The Irish Food Trade Connect Forum brings together a wealth of experience through our speakers and panellists, who represent resilience, drive and talent. They elevate our knowledge, helping us reach our full potential. We are very grateful to each one of them for generously sharing their time with us.

I look forward to meeting you next year for a day filled with insights and connections. I am confident you will enjoy the event, as it provides a unique opportunity for the Irish Food and Drink industry to connect, learn and support each other towards both domestic and international growth and success.

Margaret Dineen,

CEO & Founder

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Testimonials

“I was honoured to be asked to speak at the inaugural Irish Food Connect conference in March earlier this year.

It was an invaluable opportunity for speakers and delegates alike to discuss the key challenges and opportunities brands are faced with in both domestic and export markets.

The forum was expertly devised, managed and compèred by Margaret and her fabulous team, and I would highly recommend the opportunity to work with them to anyone in our industry”.

Jason Kidd
Founder, OUTCAST BRANDS

Testimonials

“The inaugural Irish Food Trade Connect Forum made for a fantastic day of learning and networking. I was delighted to play a part and to be amongst some of the best industry leaders, who gathered to discuss strategies for international success in the food sector. The forum was packed with insights and honest conversations from business owners on the challenges and strategies for profitable international expansion. A forum not to be missed in 2025”.

Annie Dunne
Founder, The Art of GRATE Food