On March 4, one week before the nationwide lock-down, Allison Roberts was presented with the prestigious Irish Food Writers Guild Award for her environmental, sustainable and ethical approach to her bean-to-bar chocolate making business, Exploding Tree. Kirsten Jensen, Chairperson of the Guild said: “In considering this year’s award winners, we identified […]
From Nature’s Larder
West Cork’s food producer heroes
The percentage of organic produce grown in Ireland is very small – less than two per cent – yet more and more people are recognising the benefits of seeking out fresh, local, chemical-free produce, as was seen with the soaring demand during lockdown. West Cork businesses such as The Cottage […]
There is nothing quite like that first bite into a juicy sweet strawberry that welcomes in the summer. A dessert in their own right, they’re also a delicious ingredient in baking and salads with the added benefit of being full of essential nutrients. Throw ‘locally-produced’ into the mix and you […]
Scally’s SuperValu Clonakilty, a haven for fresh food that is renowned for innovation and supporting their local community, is a real family affair. Niamh Scally, daughter of Catriona and Eugene, recently returned to the family business after working for Coles, Australia’s largest food retail group. Marketeer Niamh explains how the […]
Crooked Boot Farm was started by Aimi Pinder and Lucy Smith in 2018 with a vision of creating a business with sustainability and nature at its core. All plants are grown by the duo on their farm in Ballydehob, which means they are truly hardy to West Cork. Crooked Boot […]
Perhaps one of the most positive things to come out of lockdown has been the recognition that the NeighbourFood initiative has received. At a time when farmer’s markets were closed down and the livelihood of small local food producers under threat, NeighbourFood provided a platform that supported these producers thus […]