'When we launched FoodCloud it didn't work at all. We had to go back to the drawing board'
Iseult Ward chats about FoodCloud’s rocky launch and why she would like to hire Richard Branson.
Food and drink
The Rolling Stones' one-time chef has crowdfunded a Kilkenny burger joint
The Hungry Moose is due to open on Upper John Street early next month.
Meet the Dublin startup that delivers meal kits to hungry Google staff
As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight we profile DropChef.
A third-storey extension for Dylan McGrath's Fade Street Social has been knocked back
But the property owners are appealing the Dublin council decision.
There's a shortage of chefs in Ireland – but the industry can't agree why
The trade may need an image overhaul to attract new, skilled workers.
A brewer with ties to Smithwick's is 'fighting in the trenches' for a share of the beer market
Sullivan’s Brewing Company is looking to expand its Kilkenny visitor centre.
This Irish juice company is the winner of the first VidPitch Competition
Skinny Malinkys beat four other shortlisted entries in the public vote.
'The brewing industry faces challenges that could stifle investment and kill innovation'
But despite the headwinds, the sector has a lot to be proud of in Ireland.
Cork city is taking Starbucks to court to close its 'unauthorised' Patrick Street café
The US coffee giant argued it didn’t need planning approval for the new outlet.
A Mayo barman who refused to serve at a lock-in has won €3,000 for unfair dismissal
The former employee was told to ‘f**k off’ by the owner of Paddy’s Bar in Kiltimagh.
Hop House 13's rise is making up for sluggish Guinness sales at Diageo
Bailey’s has also continued its global ‘turnaround’.
A Donegal baker's gluten-free firm could be worth €100m after selling a majority stake
The Promise and PureBred brands were launched by Declan Gallagher five years ago.
Peter Caviston's plans to move his famous Sandycove restaurant have been shot down
The colourful restaurateur ran into bother with planners over a dispute about a laneway.
How a Dublin council engineer wound up hanging out with the Silicon Valley 'mafia'
As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight series we profile Swiftcomply.
'I've just hit a wall': One of Cork’s most famous restaurants has suddenly shut
Fenn’s Quay owner and head chef Kate Lawlor decided to close the eatery.
'At the start we totally underestimated how shelf life works. It could have bankrupted the business'
Cassandra Stavrou double jobbed and moved home to save €10,000 to start her popcorn company.
A major drinks group has bought an €18m piece of the new Dublin Liberties Distillery
Stock Spirits will also take a 25% stake in Quintessential Brands, which owns the facility.
After a sobering two years, McGargles' maker has dumped its 'over-ambitious' plans
Kildare-based Rye River Brewing Company suffered significant losses in recent years.
Why Irish fishers are right to be worried about the UK taking back control of its waters
The UK’s decision to leave the EU could jeopardise two-fifths of the local industry.
'It's easy on social media to look successful. I was all smiles online but a mess inside'
After managing hotels in the Middle East, Shane Ryan came back to Ireland to launch a healthy food startup.