Podcast appearances and mentions of Kerry Group

Loretta Dignam has pioneered menopause in Ireland. As founder and CEO, she opened the doors to The Menopause Hub, Ireland's first and only dedicated peri/menopause clinic in January 2019. This was one of only two clinics in the world dedicated to menopause.  The Menopause Hub is a centre of excellence, and now has three clinics in Ireland, and Ireland's first Menopause App, which is available for free and which also acts as an adjunct to the patient care pathway. Loretta is a passionate advocate for menopausal women, smashing the taboo and striving to make menopause mainstream. Through the Menopause Hub Academy, she has also developed a CPD accredited programme to support organisations with menopause in the workplace awareness, education, training, and policy development and hosts the Menopause Workplace Excellence Awards in partnership with Great Place to Work and has created the Menopause Workplace Accreditation programme to recognise those who are leading the way in menopause support at work. Loretta has had a lengthy and highly successful career working for many multinational, global businesses including; Mars Inc, Diageo plc, Kerry Group plc Ardagh Group and Jacob Fruitfield, as a senior marketing and communications leader. She is a multi-award winner - Marketer of the Year, Tatler Woman of the Year 2024 (Health), Women's Health CEO of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year runner up in the Image Businesswoman Awards, and HIHI FemTech 2023 Winner. This is the 48th episode with guest Loretta Dignam, CEO of The Menopause Hub, in the Davy podcast series 'Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly'.

From the BBC World Service: At an ongoing summit in Paris, U.S. Vice President JD Vance gave a speech to world leaders and tech bosses, criticizing what he views as overly-stringent European tech regulation. Plus, can leaders there agree to a declaration of goals regarding AI? And later, some co-operative farmers in Ireland are on the verge of an incredible windfall after selling shares in the Kerry Group.

From the BBC World Service: At an ongoing summit in Paris, U.S. Vice President JD Vance gave a speech to world leaders and tech bosses, criticizing what he views as overly-stringent European tech regulation. Plus, can leaders there agree to a declaration of goals regarding AI? And later, some co-operative farmers in Ireland are on the verge of an incredible windfall after selling shares in the Kerry Group.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver his first State of the Nation address since last year's elections, focusing on development and driving economic growth, job creation, and development. Norwegian energy giant Equinor is halving investment in renewable energy over the next two years while increasing oil and gas production. And Sam Fenwick also hears about more than 100 farmers in County Kerry in southwest Ireland, who are set to become millionaires after their dairy cooperative agreed to sell its shares to the Kerry Group, one of Ireland's biggest food producers.

The 11th annual I Wish Showcase, held today at the RDS in Dublin, saw 4,000 female students gather to be inspired to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths (STEM). Today's event - the largest I Wish Showcase to date - was officially opened by Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. Speaking ahead of the event, the Taoiseach said: "I'm delighted to attend today's event, with 4,000 brilliant young minds gathering under one roof, ready to reimagine the world through STEM. I Wish proves that with opportunity, role models and determination, there are no limits to what girls can achieve - breaking barriers, shattering stereotypes, and building a brighter, more inclusive future for all." With 45% of girls citing a lack of access to female role models as a barrier to STEM careers according to a recent I Wish survey, 46 speakers engaged directly with students at the all-island event, showcasing the power of visible role models in shaping aspirations and breaking barriers. Among them were Olympic sprint star Phil Healy; Olympic rower Zoe Hyde; Olympic relay star and Deloitte's Strategic Project Lead, Claire Dunne (née Bergin); and international rally driver Aoife Rafferty, who shared their journeys of perseverance, ambition and success. This year's event also features the largest-ever exhibition hall, with over 30 exhibitors from leading Irish and global companies and organisations showcasing exciting STEM career opportunities. Highlights included the Sport Innovation Hub in collaboration with Sport Ireland's HER Moves campaign, where students explored how technology is transforming sports through interactive activities like rowing machines, reaction boards and jersey design stations. The Food Science Hub, led by Carbery, Kerry Group and Dawn Meats, demonstrated STEM's impact on the food industry with machine learning tools, cheese-making tasks and problem-solving games. Engineering and construction activities range from a Giant Jenga game with Jones Engineering to mini-golf with Regeneron, alongside insights from companies such as Sisk, Crown and Dornan on the evolution of careers in construction. Students also discovered the role of STEM in business and innovation with IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland. Adding to the excitement, the Podcast Hub, in collaboration with Virgin Media, allowed students to record live podcasts, with a select few invited to visit the studio post-event to record their own. I Wish co-founder Caroline O'Driscoll highlighted the significance of providing access to inspiring role models, stating: "The findings from our most recent annual survey report make it clear that while progress has been made, systemic barriers persist, preventing too many young girls from seeing STEM as a viable career path. Collectively, we must give real choices to girls and ensure that they have every opportunity to take their place in the economies of tomorrow. "At our Showcase, over 4,000 teenage girls get the opportunity to listen to the lived journeys of some amazing female trailblazers. This in turn allows them to see what a career in STEM is truly like, understand the variety of careers and pathways available and the positive impact that STEM has on our world." I Wish, a multi-award-winning programme showcasing the power of STEM to female students in Ireland and across the globe, has held its renowned annual Showcase since 2015, engaging with over 65,000 students in this time, hosting over 1,000 speakers, and partnering with over 130 industry leaders. I Wish co-founder, Gillian Keating extended her thanks to the leaders in STEM from pharmaceutical, technology, food, sports and engineering sectors taking part in the event: "Each year it is magical to watch the ambitions of young girls from across the country expanding in front of our very eyes as they take in all that they can be through careers in STEM. We're so grateful to our partners, both multinational and indigenous, who take part in the showcase demonstrating t...

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Kerry Group is holding an emergency general meeting at the Rose Hotel, Tralee at 2pm holding an emergency general meeting later today seeking shareholders’ approval of the proposed sale of its subsidiary Kerry Dairy Ireland to Kerry Co-op. Jerry spoke to Aidan Brennan who’s dairy editor with the Irish Farmers’ Journal.

Yesterday, more than four-fifths of Kerry Co-op shareholders, who were eligible to vote, backed a deal which would see the co-op buy Kerry Group’s dairy division for €500 million. Jerry spoke to some shareholders who cast their vote in the Gleneagle INEC in Killarney yesterday. He also spoke to the chair of Kerry Co-op James Tangney.

Paschal Sheehy, Southern Editor, explains why farmers are voting on whether or not to buy back Kerry Group dairy assets for €500m.

Jennie O'Sullivan speaks to some of the farmers and other shareholders who are voting today.

Denis Brosnan, founder of Kerry Group and one of the country’s most famous businesspeople, spoke to Jerry about the proposal whereby Kerry Co-op would take over Kerry Group’s dairy division.

Jerry spoke to the CEO of Kerry Co-op James Tangney about the €500m deal agreed with Kerry Group. It’s planned that the co-op would take over Kerry Group’s dairy business.

In this episode of The Greenbook Podcast, host Karen Lynch is joined by David Deeley, Senior Insights Manager, and Brian Short, Consumer Insights Specialist, from Kerry. Together, they discuss the importance of scenario testing to tackle uncertainty in the food and beverage industry.Drawing from their presentation at IIEX Europe, David and Brian explain how Kerry uses foresight and scenario planning to anticipate shifts in the market, navigate challenges like climate change, and support innovation. This thought-provoking conversation explores how frameworks and collaboration between insights, R&D, and customers drive impactful solutions for the future.In this episode, we'll explore:Scenario Planning Basics: How scenario testing differs from trend-based forecasting.FutureLens Framework: Kerry's foresight program for anticipating industry shifts.Consumer Insights and Data Sources: Integrating proprietary research with macro trends.Use Cases: Examples of scenario planning in action, including innovations in iced beverages and supporting a major European retailer.Advice for Businesses: Tips on incorporating scenario planning into strategy and innovation efforts.Resources/Links:Kerry Taste and Nutrition TrendsKerry Health and Nutrition InstituteIIEX Europe InformationYou can reach out to David on LinkedIn. You can reach out to Brian on LinkedIn. Many thanks to David Deeley and Brian Short for joining the show. Thanks also to our production team and our editor at Big Bad Audio.

Kerry Group is asking its shareholders if it can sell off most of its dairy business, a big change with a potentially big impact on farming. With Lorcan Roche Kelly, agri-business editor with the Irish Farmers Journal.

Jerry spoke to Patrick Scannell, a shareholder with Kerry Co-Op and a milk supplier, about the news and to Owen O'Sullivan, dairy chair of the Kerry branch of the IFA.

Interest in the human gut microbiome and the influence it exerts on a person's wellbeing, from cognitive health to immunity, has been rapidly increasing in recent years. In this episode of HBW Insight's Over the Counter podcast we speak to Dublin-based food company Kerry Group about a particularly exciting, emerging area of microbiome-based wellness, postbiotics, which are defined by the International Scientific Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) as a “preparation of inanimate microorganisms and/or their components that confers a health benefit on the host.” Given that postbiotics rely on inanimate ingredients, rather than live cultures as in yoghurts, they, may provide more suitable vehicles for consumer health innovation, suggests Kerry Group's RDA senior manager of immune and joint health, Sonja Nodland. Nodland also explains what kinds of postbiotics are currently on the European market, for example for digestive and skin health and immunity, and the regulatory challenges that postbiotics share with other microbiome products in the region, such as pre- and pro-biotics. Timestamps: 2:20 Introductions 4:00 What are postbiotics? 8:30 Advantages of postbiotics for consumer health innovation 10:20 Health benefits of postbiotics 12:00 Types of postbiotics 15:20 Kerry's postbiotic portfolio 19:00 Postbiotic regulation in the European Union 28:00 Where to start with postbiotic innovation

#193 Navigating My First Fundraise as Group CFO with Vineta Bajaj https://open.spotify.com/episode/11eo7ZWSRIHL77o1p1kWtX In this episode, we are honored to have Vineta Bajaj, the Group CFO of Rohlik Group and former executive at Ocado, as our guest. Vineta opens up about her personal and professional experiences across diverse environments, stressing the importance of owning one's space and maintaining authenticity. Her insights are not only inspiring but also provide practical advice for navigating the complexities of leadership in today's fast-paced business landscape. Kevin enriches the dialogue by addressing the unconscious biases and challenges that female founders often encounter in fundraising and business operations. Kevin underscores the significance of personal development mentors like Michael Hipple, who play a crucial role in helping leaders transform challenges into opportunities. This discussion sheds light on the unique obstacles faced by women in the entrepreneurial world and offers valuable perspectives on overcoming these barriers through self-awareness and strategic thinking. In the latter part of the episode, Vineta and Kevin pivot to the specific challenges associated with sustainable growth in the competitive online grocery market. They explore the demanding responsibilities of a CFO, particularly in formulating effective communication strategies with investors during fundraising efforts. Their combined expertise provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of balancing sustainable growth with the intricate demands of financial leadership. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to gain deeper insights into the multifaceted role of a CFO and the evolving dynamics of the online grocery industry. Key topics covered include: Vinita Bajaj's career journey from KPMG to becoming the Group CFO of Rowlett Group, an online grocery company in Europe The challenges of fundraising for an online grocery business in a difficult market, including Vinita's personal struggles with preparing for the fundraise Tips for identifying and selecting the right investors for a growing business The financial restructuring challenges faced by businesses in the current environment, and the importance of emotional detachment in decision-making Vinita's passion for empowering female founders and overcoming biases in the business world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBHBGqNa7s Links Vineta Bajaj on LinkedIn Kevin Appleby on LinkedIn GrowCFO Mentoring Timestamps 0:10 - Introduction by Kevin Appleby, highlighting GrowCFO as a platform for finance leaders. 0:40 - Vinita Bajaj expresses gratitude for being invited to the podcast. 0:46 - Vinita shares her professional background starting from her accounting degree to her experience at KPMG. 1:14 - Discusses various roles and accomplishments at Kerry Group and subsequent career transitions. 2:12 - Vinita highlights her move to the UK, joining the company Catelogue, and her journey leading to becoming Group CFO at Rowlett Group. 3:39 - She elaborates on challenges faced in the current market and how their company has managed growth. 5:38 - Describes personal and professional challenges during the fundraising process. 8:26 - Talks about preparing for meetings with investors, focusing on understanding key business metrics. 10:07 - Discusses balancing precision with the broader financial picture when dealing with investors. 11:22 - Reflects on leveraging her team more effectively during the fundraising process. 13:10 - Shares strategies for identifying and selecting the right investors with the help of external financial advisors. 15:30 - Addresses the current difficult market conditions and consolidation within the industry. 18:09 - Discusses the importance of emotional detachment when making restructuring decisions.

Jianggan Li, Founder & CEO of Momentum Works, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. China Diaspora Waves: Jeremy and Jianggan discussed the long-standing historical connections between China and Southeast Asia, dating back to the era of Admiral Zheng He's voyages during the Ming Dynasty. They touched on the various dialect groups Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainanese & Peranakan and event drivers across trade, piracy, civil war, invasions and re-opening.  2. Bamboo Network Economic Interdependence: Jianggan highlighted how Southeast Asian companies benefited from China's manufacturing boom in the 1980s. They also touched on China's tax reforms in the 1990s, which spurred local governments to develop real estate and industrial parks, ultimately boosting China's manufacturing leadership. They cited billionaire Robert Kuok's Kerry Group, intertwining the stories of Fuzhou, Malaysia, Singapore and Hongkong. 3. 996 MNC Culture: Jeremy and Jianggan covered the intense work schedule advocated by Jack Ma of Alibaba, which involves working from 9am to 9pm, six days a week. This is driven by the intense competition and high productivity expectations within Chinese companies. They also discussed the differences in labor regulations and productivity across various countries where Chinese companies have set up operations, such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Turkey, and Mexico, and highlighted the motivation of migrant workers compared to local hires. Jeremy and Jianggan also talked about the below-the-radar influence on South American food culture, challenges for Chinese tech companies hiring in international markets and the resumption of Chinese emigration.  Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/china-migration-waves Nonton, dengar atau baca wawasan lengkapnya di https://www.bravesea.com/blog/china-migration-waves-id 观看、收听或阅读全文，请访问 https://www.bravesea.com/blog/china-migration-waves-cn Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CeL3ywi7yOWFd8HTo6yzde TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Join us at the startup conference Echelon X! We have 30 exclusive complimentary tickets for our podcast listeners. Sign up and use the promo codes BRAVEPOD or ECXJEREMY to claim your free tickets now!

From reducing food waste to proactive health, MBA alumna and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Kerry Group, Catherine Keogh discusses how innovation and sustainability are driving one of Ireland's most well-known brands to remain a global leader while staying connected to its local roots. 

Cantillon 2024, scheduled for 7th March at Ballygarry Estate Hotel, Tralee, marks its 10th year as a pivotal platform for thought leaders, visionaries, and industry experts to delve into the urgent issues arising from the transformation towards a sustainable future. The conference will be an opportunity to hear from industry experts on topics including strategic planning, meeting future talent needs, and the evolving culture of organisations. The conference will explore how business leaders can navigate complex transformation processes, framing transformation not just as a strategic imperative but as a commitment to a resilient and prosperous world for generations to come. Cantillon 2024 is not to be missed for those looking to lead transformation in their organisation. President of MTU, Professor Maggie Cusack, expressed the urgency of the conference, stating: "Tickets are selling fast, be sure to secure your place at Cantillon 2024 which aims to spark innovative solutions to the most pressing issues in securing a sustainable future, honouring the legacy of Richard Cantillon, the pioneering economist." In a rapidly changing global landscape, Cantillon 2024 highlights the importance of the need for transformation across sectors from technology and energy to healthcare and manufacturing. The conference serves as a nexus for industry leaders, policymakers, scholars, and innovators to collectively address challenges and strategically plan for a sustainable future. The need for transformation extends beyond businesses - influencing economies, shaping policies, and necessitating the cultivation of a dynamic talent pool geared for the future. Cantillon 2024 will feature a diverse array of presentations, interactive panel discussions, and networking opportunities, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. The conference will emphasise the urgency recognised by governmental bodies to develop and implement policies fostering sustainability. From carbon emissions reduction to incentivising green innovations, policymakers play a crucial role in steering industries towards a secure and sustainable future. Organisers are urging those interested to secure their tickets fast before they are sold out. Highlights from the programme include keynotes from industry leaders: Shane McGibney, Chief Business Transformation Officer at Kerry Group, who will be discussing how to create a transformational culture mindset; Senior Economist at AIB, John Fahey who will be sharing the future transformation requirements from a global economic perspective; Gemma Corrigan of Federated Hermes Limited, focusing on the multi-stakeholder engagement process when leading sustainable transformation; and Disruptive innovation expert Aidan McCullen, who will explain the need to embrace the paradigm shift impacting every facet of global industries, economies, policies, and talent development. Following the keynotes, panel discussions will dissect the seismic shift towards sustainability across industries. The rising demand for professionals with expertise in sustainability, environmental science, and technology will be a central focus, reflecting the changing landscape of the workforce. Expert panellists across a host of industries will include: Mr. Padraig McGillycuddy, CEO Ballygarry Estate Hotel: Transforming the Business Model for a Secure Future Ms. Sheena Dympsey Executive Vice President and Chief Solutions Officer at Indivi.: Navigating Transformation in a Complex Digital Health environment. Mr. Cathal Foley CEO, PACE; CCO, Fexco Drive: Platforming to analyse Carbon Emissions in the Air! Dr Assumpta O'Kane, Business Psychologist: Workforce of the Future: The Competing Forces shaping 2040 and beyond! Dr Alison Hampton, Ulster University:? Transformation through the lens of the Zillenial and AI! With networking opportunities built in throughout the day, key topics of discussion will include the value of collective problem-solving approaches through cross-in...

Sustainability has become very important as we combat the climate crisis, so how do we help start-ups that want to solve various sustainability challenges? Well, Dogpatch Labs has set up The 2050 Accelerator Programme, Ireland's national accelerator, set up in partnership with Kerry Group, ESB and Coillte. It aims to support 12 start-ups from Ireland and abroad to solve a number of sustainability challenges, working towards proof of concept. Ronan talks to Ashley Shak, Head of Sustainability and Programmes at Dogpatch Labs. Ashley talks about her background, what she does at Dogpatch Labs, the 2050 Accelerator Programme and more. More about the 2050 Accelerator Programme: The accelerator programme gives top Irish and international startups the opportunity to work with companies leading Ireland's transition to Net Zero. Together they will work towards practical pilot projects that will help them to rapidly scale their impact. Startups have unprecedented access to Ireland's national sustainability infrastructure assets, including dairy farms, wind farms  The programme is playing a crucial role in combating the climate crisis by enabling start-ups to collaborate on climate-focused initiatives and positioning Ireland as a global testbed for innovation.  

Francess McDonnell & Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week includes:  ·      Buyers seeking Irish cattle for export to Algeria as Dutch parliament calls for end to calf imports·      Lobby group warns EU dairy market is in crisis·      Kerry Group suppliers move to form producer group·      Tributes to cattle dealer who died after incident at Loughrea Mart·      Calls for supports for tillage farmers unable to harvest crops·      Alternatives to burning green waste on farm·      Creating more climate-resilient food systems in IrelandRate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

People work for people - with Emma Rose, Chief Human Resources Officer, Travis Perkins Plc Emma Rose is the Chief Human Resources Officer, Travis Perkins. She has a track record as a strategic business partner at Kerry Group, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Kraft, Cadbury, Coca-Cola and M&S, and voted HR Director of the Year in 2018. Emma shares her journey through the confectionery industry, the construction sector, and fostering a collaborative business environment. In this episode we discuss: How can apprenticeships bring more equal opportunities? Making career decisions based on values and strengths Creating an inclusive working environment for those with intellectual disabilities How can leaders encourage a growth mindset? Why HR professionals need to collaborate closely with the managing director

Eva Osborne-Sherlock & Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week include:- Budget for 2023 Liming Programme doubled to €16m- July milk prices - Lakeland Dairies reduces price, Kerry Group announces base price of 34c/L with 3c/L payment- Change at the helm in Glanbia- Investigation into suspected ‘criminal damage' in Tipperary after bales set on fire- Why are blackberries appearing early this year?Rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

Francess McDonnell & Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week include: -       ‘No stone will be left unturned' dairy bull calf welfare under the spotlight-       MEPs vote in favour of revised Nature Restoration Law-       Eamon Ryan says farming must change-       New Teagasc MACC aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions-       Kerry Group milk suppliers back on picket line-       Beef Focus: 34 years farming from a wheelchair in Sligo Rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

A great conversation with Siobhan Cassidy from Kerry Group plc about the importance of female leadership and mental wellness programmes for all employees. Siobhan says “it's vital that women start to believe more in themselves and step into leadership roles for the greater good of any company”Kerry Group plc have set a target that by 2030 they will have a 50/50 male/female leadership within their company. Another wonderful Effortless Attraction podcast hosted by Evelyn McAleer evelyn@evelynmcaleer.com

Loretta Dignam is one of Ireland's leading women's health campaigners and is Founder and CEO of the Menopause Hub, Ireland's first dedicated menopause clinic. Loretta previously enjoyed a long and successful career at Marketing Director level for leading multinational global brands including Mars, Diageo, Kerry Group & Jacob Frutifield where she won marketer of the year. Loretta has also lectured in UCD Smurfit Business School on their executive MBA and MSc Programmes and she was a board member of the Abbey Theatre and chaired their Gender Equality Committee in 2016. Loretta is a true Menopause Champion, working with businesses to create menopause policies in the workplace and lobbying the government for much needed change. Although she she says she lost her 'va va voom' for a time, she certainly brings some 'va va voom' to our conversation. During our chat we cover: - Loretta's own menopause experience & why she created the hub - How we know we're in perimenopause & the symptoms - The facts around HRT & other treatments - The three main health risks to women of menopausal age - Menopause policies in the work place - What the Menopause Hub offers Follow Loretta: @themenopausehub https://www.themenopausehub.ie

Stella Meehan & Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week include:- Kerry Group milk suppliers take to the streets – ‘This is only the start of this campaign' - Environment ministers adopt Nature Restoration Law- Potential to create 230 new places for veterinary medicine annually- Dairy exit scheme is ‘the beginning of the end for family farms'- National herd falls by over 550,000 head in 20 yearsRate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-farming-week/message

There are two major ways that beverage companies are changing their ingredients to fight inflation. Some brands are looking to cut costs by replacing their more expensive ingredients with cheaper ones. Others brands are developing new products or modifying existing products to increase revenues by adding more functional ingredients or making healthier versions of those products. We are joined by John Kelly and Paul Villis from the Kerry Group. They help us better understand what drives these decisions and share their experiences from helping brands manage this process.

Francess McDonnell and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week include: - Silage season kicks off and a difficult year ‘demands farmer understanding' say contractors - Sinn Fein's Claire Kerrane says ‘CAP should support food production' - Government trade mission to China - First peak milk prices announced and Kerry Group suppliers to get 2022 top-up payment - Minister examining turf cutting impact on commonage in ACRES - The walk from the field to the mart Rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-farming-week/message

When Caroline Reidy came home with her Leaving Certificate exam results to her father, she was surprised that rather than congratulate her straight away, he simply asked: 'But are you happy?' It was this simple but impactful question that Caroline says stopped her in her tracks and is a question she has repeatedly asked herself on her career path to becoming a business owner. Caroline is a HR and Employment Law Expert and founder and Managing Director of the HR Suite, a human resources consultancy offering expert advice, training and third party representation to over 500 clients throughout Ireland. Caroline appears regularly on radio and television to speak on employment matters, she is a TEDx presenter, a mediator and a mentor to other female entrepreneurs as part of the ACORNS programme. Caroline says that not following a conventional graduate route in her early career and being given responsibility at a young age in companies like Kerry Group, nurtured her confidence and allowed her to learn what she was good at and to delegate the rest to a strong team to build a successful business. Caroline is author of the book: The Art of Asking the Right Questions, a 'go-to guide' for employers to maximise the talent of their employees but in this conversation you'll find that Caroline is just as brilliant at giving answers, packed full of advice and wisdom for our professional and personal lives, most importantly to have the confidence to ask for what we need and not to assume our employers know what that is; to have a great tribe of colleagues and friends around us and not to be the barriers to ourselves and our own happiness. Oh and also to keep asking ourselves the right questions! During our conversation we talk about: Why women need to ask for what they need at work Why delegating is a key to success and work life balance Why we must ask for feedback The importance of mentoring HR policies around female health Why HR needs to be centered on the individual and driven from the top of the business How we can be our own barriers to success The three ingredients to a happy life The most important questions of all: Are you happy? Follow Caroline: @thehrsuite @cars0109 Caroline's Books: The Art of Asking the Right Questions: A People Manager's Toolkit Celebrating You - a children's book celebrating diversity and kindness To see Caroline's TEDxTralee talk on ‘The Art of Asking the Right Questions' follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSZ8lROfJ24

The National Provisioner sits down with Soumya Nair, global director of consumer research and insights for The Kerry Group.  In this interview, she discusses nutrition research, the most enduring consumer trends, and the best advice for anyone starting a food company.

[36] Irelands 1st dedicated menopause clinic, founded by Loretta Dignam Loretta Dignam is an award-winning Marketer of the Year, who opened the doors to The Menopause Hub, Ireland's first and only dedicated multidisciplinary menopause clinic in December 2018. Loretta is the founder and CEO. The Menopause Hub is Ireland's first dedicated, multidisciplinary clinic, which includes a team of doctors - GPs and Gynaecologists, - a psychologist, a dietitian and nutritionist, a women's health physiotherapist and an acupuncturist Loretta is an advocate for menopausal women and has developed a programme to support organisations with menopause in the workplace awareness and education training, and policy development. She has had a lengthy and highly successful career working for many multinational, global businesses including; Mars Inc, Diageo plc, Kerry Group plc Ardagh Group and Jacob Fruitfield, as a senior marketing and communications leader. She was awarded Marketer of the Year in 2011. She is a graduate of UCD and DCU and has lectured in the UCD Smurfit Business School on their executive MBA and MSc Programmes. Loretta was on the Board of the Abbey Theatre, for 6 years, where she was a ministerial appointment. She also chaired their Gender Equality Committee, driving change in gender equality policy across Irish theatre, chaired the Development Committee, & was a member of the Audit and Risk Committee. Loretta has recently been shortlisted for Entrepreneur of the Year with Image Business Woman od the Year Awards Loretta's top 3 tips to improve your health are:  1. Manage weight  2. Move more  3. Vitamin D Website: https://www.themenopausehub.ie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopausehub/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/themenopausehub/   Symptom checker: https://www.themenopausehub.ie/useful-resources/symptom-checker   ABOUT THE HOST - Fiona Staunton Fiona Staunton is a Ballymaloe trained Chef and has a Degree in Education from Trinity. Fiona's Food For Life' launched 2017 with the slogan ‘Cook, Eat, Nourish'. Fiona launched a series of in-person and virtual demonstrations, she makes cooking good food uncomplicated. More details on the website https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/ WORK WITH FIONA For cookery demos in real time, virtual or in person, or for speaking opportunities contact Fiona https://www.fionasfoodforlife.ie/contact KEEP UPDATED For recipes and tips, sign up to Fiona's fortnightly newsletter https://fionasfoodforlife.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9e955bef00cdcb369709cc123&id=4a83a7441e CONNECT WITH FIONA https://linktr.ee/fionasfoodforlife DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence    

This podcast, produced in association with Kerry Group, explores the latest trends in alternative protein innovation and the drivers of the R&D effort amid slowing sales and a lacklustre economy. The guests are: - Mindy Leveille, senior global marketing manager at Kerry - Jennifer Morton, corporate engagement specialist at Good Food Institute APAC Tune in as we discuss: - Key trends of research and development in the alternative protein industry - Consumer expectations and how firms are responding to them - Challenges and opportunities for the sector

Developing a corporate purpose is often compared to a journey. Like journeys, purpose requires precise planning, situational awareness, team coordination, and a steadfast commitment to reaching the destination. Often, the most challenging part is determining where to start.Kerry Group – global nutrition and ingredients company with billions in annual revenue and 22,000 employees – began its purpose journey in 2018. Now, the company's purpose is embedded throughout the organization, supporting portfolio growth, new partners and acquisitions, improved recruiting and retention, and a new strategic direction.We invited Edmond Scanlon, CEO, and Catherine Keogh, Chief Corporate Affairs and Brand Officer, of Kerry Group to take you through each step of the process to the “center of Kerry's soul.”Listen for more insights on:Scanlon's “absolutes” for the purpose discovery process.How to ensure purpose is unique and holistic.Which roles senior leaders should take throughout the discovery and embedding process.How to ensure company buy-in and avoid purpose being interpreted as a top-down exercise.How to launch purpose so it resonates with employees. Resources + Links:Edmond Scanlon's LinkedInCatherine Keogh's LinkedInThe Impact of Purpose at Kerry Video (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:13) - The Kerry Group (00:47) - Evolving the Purpose (02:16) - Katherine's Perspective (03:10) - Absolutes (04:50) - Not a Top-Down Exercise (06:16) - Intimacy (07:15) - Giving Time to the Process (09:00) - Kerry Group's Purpose (12:35) - Embedding the Purpose (16:54) - Intuitive (17:52) - Social Impact (18:55) - Product (20:50) - Examples (23:27) - Insights (25:22) - Last Thoughts (26:47) - Wrap Up

The fourth episode of the Global Europe podcast series, Back to the Future – Ireland and the EU at 50, was moderated by IIEA Global Europe Researcher, Emily Binchy, on the future of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the journey of the CAP from Ireland's accession to the European Economic Community in 1972 to the new CAP 2023-2027. This discussion featured Tom Arnold, former Chief Economist of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Chair of the Irish Governmental initiative Food Vision 2030, and Tom Moran, Chair of the Board of Kerry Group and former Secretary General in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Kevin O’Connor is the chair of the committee of former workers at Denny’s Bacon Factory. The factory lay on the Island of Geese site before the owner Kerry Group closed it in 2008. Kerry Group later donated the site to the people of Tralee. This week, Kerry County Councillors voted that a part of the site should be sold to the Courts Service so it can build a new courthouse for Tralee. The Courts Service says it’s not possible to upgrade the existing courthouse on Ashe Street. Kevin and his group vehemently disagree with this.

Yesterday, a majority of Kerry County Councillors voted to sell a section of the Island of Geese site in Tralee to the Courts Service. The Courts Service plans to build a new courthouse for Tralee on this site. The decision is controversial as the Island of Geese site was given to the people of Tralee by its former owner, Kerry Group. Those who voted against the sale argue that the majority of people in Tralee don’t want a new courthouse on the site and want to see the existing courthouse on Ashe Street be renovated. The Courts Service says it’s not possible to bring the Ashe Street building up to the necessary standard. Jerry speaks to Canice Walsh of the Kerry Law Society and to Councillors Deirdre Ferris and Patrick O’Connor-Scarteen.

In this podcast, Eco-Business explores what it takes to get people to shift to sustainable diets. The guests are: - Daniel Campion, sustainable nutrition lead for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa at Kerry Group - Dr Brent Loken, global food lead scientist at WWF The podcast was hosted by Eco-Business correspondent Liang Lei, and produced in association with Kerry Group. Tune in as we discuss: - The progress towards a planet-based diet - Are food businesses taste-takers or taste-setters? - How to persuade consumers to choose good food - The effects of conflict and Covid-19

Tralee councillor Sam Locke speaks to Jerry ahead of a vote of all 33 Kerry County Councillors next Monday. On that day, they will vote as to whether part of the Island of Geese site – which Kerry Group gave to the people of Tralee – should be sold to the Court Service to allow a new courthouse for the county town be built there.

The county town’s newest amenity opened yesterday – the public realm section of the Island of Geese. The Denny bacon factory once stood on this site, and after it closed, the owner of Denny’s, Kerry Group, gave it to the people of Tralee. Treasa Murphy got these people’s views at the site yesterday.

Listen to the history, fine-tuning, and current trends of Kerry Group's global taste charts with Soumya Nair, an expert with over ten years with the Kerry Insight team.  

In this episode you'll learn what is really happening in the Beer Industry in Ireland, Europe and around the world and, more importantly what the lessons and implications are for brewers, publicans and businesses. We're on a roll... another live episode! This time we were invited to the 7th Beeronomics Conference at Trinity College Dublin to host a special round table discussion on the Beer Industry in Ireland. The audience of International Beer scholars, economists and academics had travelled from all over the world to discuss every aspect of the economics of beer from the historical to the hypothetical. Will took them out of their academic ivory towers and introduced them to some of the leading figures from the industry in Ireland who have real life experiences from the macro to the micro. Jonathan McDade is the Director of Drinks Ireland Beer, Noel Anderson is the Managing Director of a small but highly successful group of pubs in Dublin and John Kelly is the Strategic Director of Beverages for Kerry Group. They give honest, informed and hilarious insights into the real business of beer.Support the show

When you order that burger, or that special coffee blend - the flavors you enjoy may be in part, work done by Kerry Ingredients North America! Scott Glennon, vice president of taste (North America) for the Kerry Group in Beloit, holds some of the responsibility for giving consumers the tastes they want - and developing new flavor profiles you'll be enjoying in the future. Glennon says that from their humble beginnings as a dairy cooperative in Ireland, today the Kerry Group scans the globe looking for new spices, extracts, plants and extracts that will be impacting your palette.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paschal Sheehy, Southern Editor, speaks to Denis Brosnan, founder of Kerry group who are celebrating 50 years in business.

The McDonald's vegan cheese slice. Botanical flavors for your next latte. A patent to cure meats with...celery juice. Many of the next it-food innovations are engineered by a company you've probably never heard of but touches almost food product you know: The Kerry Group. Reporter John Ringer goes behind the scenes at this food factory and lab, as he traces the history of Kerry's humble roots as an Irish dairy cooperative to a worldwide ingredients company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The agri-food giant announced yesterday that it was suspending operations in Russia and Belarus, whose leader Alyaksandr Lukashenko is a key ally of Putin’s. Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher and Sinn Féin Kerry County Councillor Cathal Foley speak to Jerry.

Im Dividenden-Podcast hören Sie heute Justin Meszaros von Divizend. In der kommenden Woche gibt es extreme viele Dividendenzahlungen. Hier ein paar Beispiele: Der LKW-Krane-Hersteller Palfinger zahlt eine Dividende von 0,77 Euro (2020: 0,45 Euro) je Aktie. Givaudan SA ist mit 3.800 Schweizer Franken relativ teuer, größter Anteilseigner ist Bill und Melinda Gates. John Deere ist laut einer Studie von GS der Gewinner des Ukraine-Kriegs. Denn durch den gestiegenen Weizenpreis lohnt es sich für Landwirte wieder in Deutschland Weizen anzubauen, das kommt dem Traktorhersteller zugute. Die Dividende ist seit über 34 Jahren stabil. Kerry Group, der Weidemilch-Butterhersteller aus Irland, zahlte innerhalb der letzten 12 Monate Dividende in Höhe von insgesamt 0,89 EUR pro Aktie. Der Jenaer Medizintechnikkonzern Carl Zeiss Meditec will den Aktionären für das Geschäftsjahr 2020/21 eine Dividende von 0,90 Euro je Aktie ausbezahlen. Divizend ist ein Software-Start-up, das sich auf die Rückerstattung der Quellensteuer von ausländischen Dividenden-Aktien spezialisiert hat. Holen Sie sich Ihre Dividenden zurück: http://www.meine-quellensteuer-zurueck.de/

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Anne Smith, the Talent & Development Lead across EMEA for the Kerry Group. As a qualified leadership and executive coach, Anne has an impressive career of her own within the industry spanning the past 15 years with a breadth of experience in senior generalist HR management and leadership roles. She currently leads the talent & succession agenda for Kerry's EMEA region, encompassing over 13,000 people through their Foods, Taste & Nutrition and Primary Dairy and Agri. Divisions. This week's episode is all about how businesses, both large and small, can benefit from leadership that focuses on their people. Anne explains that good leaders are those that truly believe that if you grow and develop your people, they will, in turn, help you develop a profitable business. She tells us that storytelling, personal connection and genuine curiosity are key attributes to help get the best out of your teams. Through the episode, we discuss what talent and succession planning means and why it's so important for businesses. Anne gives great insight and expert advice on what great succession planning looks like, how to prioritise it and how building a succession strategy can help you identify potential future leaders. Here are some key topics we discussed through the episode: 3.26 Key traits and attributes that have helped Anne along her journey 07:03 Anne's ‘WHY' and what good leadership looks like 12:52 Talen and Succession Planning: Why is it important? 22:33 How to keep a hold of team members and mitigate flight risk 28:23 Tips on what to look for when bringing talent in 30:20 Positive takeaways from the past 18 months As ever, if you'd like to get in touch for any reason you can reach me at Jonathan.ohagan@leaderexecutivesearch.com Enjoy Listening!

Tonspur der Veranstaltung vom 06. August 2021: Hiermit stelle ich den Mitschnitt der mittlerweile vierten Zusammenkunft der Schatzmeister zum Thema „Exotische Geldanlagen“ zur Verfügung. Die Schatzmeister, das sind Alex Fischer, Lars Wrobbel und meine Person. In unserem kostenlosen und monatlichen Echtzeitformat sprechen wir über Dividendenaktien, REITs und sonstige ausschüttungsstarke Wertpapiere sowie außerbörsliche Anlagen wie P2P-Kredite und Krypto-Lending. Darüber hinaus diskutieren wir hierzu mit Zuschauern und beantworten deren Fragen. In der August-Folge des gemeinsamen Formats hat ein jeder von uns zwei exotische, sprich außergewöhnliche, ausgefallene oder schlichtweg unbekannten Investitionsmöglichkeiten vorgestellt. Darüber hinaus sind wir unter anderem auf folgende Themen eingegangen: Was für Anlagen haben wir im vergangenen Monat getätigt? Welche Neuigkeiten gibt es aus unseren Fachbereichen? Was sind die zwei exotischen Geldanlagen von Alex Fischer? Was sind die zwei exotischen Geldanlagen Lars Wrobbel? Was sind die zwei exotischen Geldanlagen Luis Pazos? Welche Exoten haben wir im Bestand, welche wollen wir erwerben? Wie lässt sich über Optionen ein Wertpapier andienen? Der Sponsor dieser Podcast-Folge ist Blinkist. Der Wissensanbieter fasst die wesentlichen Inhalte von aktuell über 3.000 deutsch- und englischsprachigen Sachbüchern zusammen und stellt diese als Text- und Audiodatei zur Verfügung. Derzeit erhalten meine Hörer und Leser 25 Prozent Rabatt auf das Jahresabo Blinkist Premium.

On FarmTalkOnly half of Ireland's rivers and lakes are in a satisfactory condition according to the EPA's latest report on water quality ..UCC has launched a new employment-based masters degree in dairy process technology in partnership with Kerry Group ...We follow up on Dairygold's Free Trees Biodiversity Project, this week matching up the appropriate species of tree for the location under consideration.We hear about the latest Macra activities in the region ...And John O`Connor has the stories making the agri-news this week................................................................................................................................Farm Talk sponsored by Dairygold is aired every Saturday from 10am to 11am and on Wednesday nights between 10 and 11pm. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

US futures are indicating an unchanged open as of 05:00ET. European equity markets are mostly lower, following mostly higher levels in Asia. The market continues to absorb Wednesday's Fed policy update. US President Biden may sign a new executive order to subpoena or ban certain Chinese apps. China policy remains active in commodity markets after moving to release additional state reserves of nonferrous metals to stabilize prices. Companies mentioned: Pilgrim's Pride, Kerry Group, eBay, Shinsegae Group, Naver, New York Times

Caroline Reidy (McEnery), Managing Director of The HR Suite and HR & Employment Law Expert. Caroline had worked across various areas of HR for over 20 years in Kerry Group and in the retail and hospitality sector where she was the Operations and HR Director of the Garvey Group prior to setting up The HR Suite in 2009.https://www.thehrsuite.com/index.html https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinemcenery/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/scaling-your-business-wrian-lanigan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When a beverage company wants to create a new product – anything from a new flavored line extension to a non-alcoholic drink – they turn to Kerry Group. John Kelly and Paul Villis take a break from inventing the next big thing to discuss product, ingredient, and flavor innovation trends and how their company, Kerry Group, makes it all possible.

In this episode, you'll learn from one of Europe's leading experts, what flavour trends are coming to both hot and cold beverage categories from beer to coffee and from spirits to smoothies.We talk with John Kelly, Senior Strategic Marketing Manager with Kerry Group  about how one of the world's leading flavours and ingredients companies studies, forecasts and shares flavour trends across a wide variety of categories and territories. John shares the insights he has gained from analysing the techniques that successful companies use to innovate and create new beverages with new flavours. Plus he gives his top tips for flavours that will be popular and profitable in the near future. We also welcome a new guest to our "Desert Island" where they can choose to bring only one drink with them. This time it's the turn of David Gluckman, the man who invented Baileys in 1973, along with being a central figure in the creation of a host of other global spirits brands from Cîroc to Tanqueray Ten. David's choice  reveals a lot about his uniquely successful approach to developing brands.We would truly appreciate it if you could take the time to give us a 5 star review and some feedback, wherever you get your podcasts. We gratefully receive and read every comment/review.For more insights, highlights and lowlifes follow us on Twitter/Instagram: @BizBevPod, or LinkedIn To support the work we do, we would appreciate it if you could click here to buy us a coffee.Business of Beverages is self-funded  and hosted, edited and independently produced by Will Keating. Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a personal capacity. All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times.Recording @ Hellfire StudiosSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BizBevPod)

Kerry Group plc, with revenues of over seven billion euros, employs over 26,000 people producing ingredients & flavourings for consumer foods & nutrition aDamien recently spoke to Edmond on how he is managing a global giant like Kerry during through the Covid19 crises & he explained the scale of their operation.round the globe.

Im Rahmen des Dividenden-Special habe ich gemeinsam mit Thomas Brantl einen weiteren Dividendenaristokraten unter die Lupe genommen. Dieses Mal betrachten wir ein eher unbekanntes, aber extrem interessantes Unternehmen aus Irland, welches sein Kerngeschäft im Bereich der Lebensmittelindustrie hat: Die Kerry Group. Das Ergebnis der gesamten Analyse findest du in dieser Folge des Investor Stories Podcast. Shownotes: Blog Aktien für jedermann: https://aktien-fur-jedermann.de/ Unternehmensanalyse Kerry Group in Schriftform: https://aktien-fur-jedermann.de/blogs/aktienanalysen/dividenden-aristokraten-in-europa-sind-selten-hier-ist-einer-den-du-wahrscheinlich-nicht-kennst

Today's headlines: Coronavirus headlines: A day of shock as Northwest Georgia endures the coronavirus: It touched two schools, one church, three hospitals -- and six people trying to survive. Local: Six confirmed patients in Northwest Georgia or half the total cases in Georgia as of Wednesday night. Updates from area hospitals, local schools, the Cartersville church and the latest numbers on state, national and worldwide cases. Event updates: Harbin Clinic Leprechaun-a-Thon, Healthy Kids Day, Floyd parent-teacher conferences canceled. Other headlines: Business: 100 new jobs coming to Floyd County as part of Kerry Group's $125 million expansion here. It is the latest multimillion-dollar investment by an existing industry. State Patrol: Rockmart woman, 59, dies following collision with semi-tractor trailer and a second truck in Cedartown early Wednesday. Business: Coosa Valley Credit Union's new headquarters looking good. Cartersville's newest restaurant just days away. Politics: Floyd can vote this Saturday and Sunday; Saturday voting in Bartow, Gordon, Polk counties. Updated election calendar. RANTS OF THE DAY: Coping with a pandemic. First, a note on how the narrative of the coronavirus story has shifted from the state to the communities such as Northwest Georgia. Through Facebook, press releases and other means, the most information the community is receiving today is not coming from state leadership or public health. That has got to change. As we keep saying, the best way to beat disinformation is with information. We especially take offense to a little sabre rattling about laws and patient privacy. No one’s privacy is violated by stating the patient’s gender, age and county of residence. Second, it is time for leadership on any level to quit treating this as the onset of an outbreak. That was two or more weeks ago even if none of us knew it at the time. We are in a very different phase of this spreading virus; act accordingly. The best example: More than 100 higher education centers already have moved to distance learning and yet most Georgia colleges and universities are waiting. Can you image what Athens will be like next week if 30,000 students return from spring break, having mixed with people around the country? Third, a job well done by Floyd County Schools as educators learned that one of their own had tested positive for the corona virus. The Cave Spring Elementary situation was handled by the book, with student safety at the top of the list. This two-day break couldn’t come at a better time for the school system, the students and the staff. Fourth, we applaud the organizers of the Leprechaun-a-thon and Healthy Kids Days as both were canceled because of potential health risks. Call it proactive or precaution, we call it smart. We’re now witnessing the impact a simple church service has had on Northwest Georgia. We need to be thinking about other public events starting today. And finally, we ask for a truce between those who are concerned and others shrugging this off as a flu-like outbreak. Let’s get the situation under control and people the help they need, and then we can get back to politics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-druckenmiller/support

Ok, so when I think of Dale Farm I think of milk, cheese, eating Joker ice lollies in the car. Tasty delicious, love it. But I always assumed it was just another Northern Irish food company like the rest of them.    But, as you will hear today, I only knew a small slice of the incredible Dale Farm story and in this episode, you’ll have the chance to hear it for yourself, from a man who is equally as interesting.    Nick Whelan is Group Chief Executive of Dale Farm, the UK’s largest owned dairy cooperative. Unlike traditional companies, Dale Farm is owned by the 1300 farmers that that make its products and that all profits get pumped back into the local farming industry.   Nick grew up on a dairy farm in County Wexford before heading off to the University of Cork. After his working way up through the dairy industry with big players like Glanbia and Kerry Group, Nick had the unexpected opportunity of relocating with his family to Northern Ireland to take his current role.   Despite being a self-confessed ‘blow-in’ Nick is one of the most passionate people about Northern Ireland that I’ve ever met and his drive/ambition for this part of the world is really inspiring, as is his own personal story.   So in this episode, we talk about how Nick got to where he is today, the importance of casting a vision that other people can follow and why Northern Ireland is truly incredible. // To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Nick (including a photo) please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/nick-whelan-dale-farm   Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.   To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/   Cheers!   — Matt   

On this week’s podcast, we feature interviews with Bob Savage, product application expert, cheese, at DSM, talking about the new culture range for cheddar; Jenny Baillie, business development manager, Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) Ltd., about the company’s new product for ice cream; and two people from Kerry Group - Donald Cox, PhD, R&D director, Wellmune, and John Reilly, vice president business development, talking about new concepts for some of the Kerry portfolio.

On this week’s podcast, we feature interviews with Bob Savage, product application expert, cheese, at DSM, talking about the new culture range for cheddar; Jenny Baillie, business development manager, Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) Ltd., about the company’s new product for ice cream; and two people from Kerry Group - Donald Cox, PhD, R&D director, Wellmune, and John Reilly, vice president business development, talking about new concepts for some of the Kerry portfolio.

This week on Insights: the CUBS podcast, presenter Anthony McDonnell speaks to CUBS alumni, Brian Mehigan, who was recently appointed Chief Strategy Officer to the Kerry Group and who was their CFO for sixteen years.  The Kerry Group is one of the world’s leading food manufacturers and distributors and their story is a remarkable one of growth, vision and ambition that began from a co-op in the Kingdom.  With the food business industry booming in Ireland and Cork, Brian is one person expertly placed to give his insights and advice into this sector. For more insights and information into how CUBS lecturers, researchers and graduates are making an impact in the wider world, go to [www.cubsucc.com](https://www.cubsucc.com). Insights is a co-production between CUBS and [LastCastMedia.com](https://www.lastcastmedia.com).

The Health Ingredients Europe event, which incorporates two other shows, Natural Ingredients and Expo Food Tech, was held in Frankfurt, Germany, from November 27-29.

Public debates between candidates for IFA president and deputy president began on Monday. We bring you extracts from the debate, farmers' reactions and analysis by Irish Farmers Journal news editor Patrick Donohoe and news correspondent Pat O'Toole. On the general election campaign trail, news journalist Odile Evans spoke with Labour party leader and Tánaiste Joan Burton as she visited the food processing company Country Crest in Co Dublin this Monday.She also recorded Sinn Féin's Mayo county councillor Rose Conway-Walsh as she spelled out her party's farming and rural life manifesto. As dairy commodity markets show no sign of recovery, dairy editor Jack Kennedy met the former editor of Kerry Group, Denis Brosnan and asked him for his outlook for the sector. On the beef side, Phelim O'Neill spoke with Debbie Boucher of AHDB Beef And Lamb on the prospects in the UK market at her organisation's meat outlook conference in London. There, he also asked Professor Alan Matthews from Trinity College about the implications of a Brexit scenario for farmers in Britain and Ireland. Rugby legend John Hayes contributes to Irish Country Living during the Six Nations. In conversation with Joe Lenehan, he reflects on the career of his former teammate Paul O’Connell, who retired from play this week. Some subscribers to Virgin’s pay TV service have received notice that the company will not keep them as customers. Irish Country Living consumer editor Ciara Leahey and editor Mairead Lavery have more details. Finally, Mairead Lavery met garden historian Jennifer Harmer at the recent snowdrop gala, and she tells us more about the best loved flower of the season.

Public debates between candidates for IFA president and deputy president began on Monday. We bring you extracts from the debate, farmers' reactions and analysis by Irish Farmers Journal news editor Patrick Donohoe and news correspondent Pat O'Toole. On the general election campaign trail, news journalist Odile Evans spoke with Labour party leader and Tánaiste Joan Burton as she visited the food processing company Country Crest in Co Dublin this Monday.She also recorded Sinn Féin's Mayo county councillor Rose Conway-Walsh as she spelled out her party's farming and rural life manifesto. As dairy commodity markets show no sign of recovery, dairy editor Jack Kennedy met the former editor of Kerry Group, Denis Brosnan and asked him for his outlook for the sector. On the beef side, Phelim O'Neill spoke with Debbie Boucher of AHDB Beef And Lamb on the prospects in the UK market at her organisation's meat outlook conference in London. There, he also asked Professor Alan Matthews from Trinity College about the implications of a Brexit scenario for farmers in Britain and Ireland. Rugby legend John Hayes contributes to Irish Country Living during the Six Nations. In conversation with Joe Lenehan, he reflects on the career of his former teammate Paul O’Connell, who retired from play this week. Some subscribers to Virgin’s pay TV service have received notice that the company will not keep them as customers. Irish Country Living consumer editor Ciara Leahey and editor Mairead Lavery have more details. Finally, Mairead Lavery met garden historian Jennifer Harmer at the recent snowdrop gala, and she tells us more about the best loved flower of the season.

With just a few days to go to next week's budget announcement, our farm finance specialist Peter Young asks Declan McEvoy, head of tax at IFAC accountants, what farmers can expect. News editor Patrick Donohoe attended the opening of Kerry Group’s new global Technology & Innovation Centre in Naas last week. He asked the chief executive of Kerry Group, Stan McCarthy, what the expansion meant for the company’s original farmer shareholders. Markets specialist Phelim O'Neill is just back from Poland, where he has been meeting members of the farming industry for a series of reports in the Irish Farmers Journal over the next three weeks. He explains that the growing Polish agriculture sector supplies mainly its domestic market - except for beef, where the lack of local demand makes the country a major exporter. Planting season has started for Irish tillage farmers. Journalist Paula Melvin met Meath man Howard Deheane as he started sowing winter wheat in the past few days. This week’s Irish Country Living is reporting on the work of Recovery Haven, an organisation that has been offering cancer patients and their families tremendous support in the past few years.

With just a few days to go to next week's budget announcement, our farm finance specialist Peter Young asks Declan McEvoy, head of tax at IFAC accountants, what farmers can expect. News editor Patrick Donohoe attended the opening of Kerry Group’s new global Technology & Innovation Centre in Naas last week. He asked the chief executive of Kerry Group, Stan McCarthy, what the expansion meant for the company’s original farmer shareholders. Markets specialist Phelim O'Neill is just back from Poland, where he has been meeting members of the farming industry for a series of reports in the Irish Farmers Journal over the next three weeks. He explains that the growing Polish agriculture sector supplies mainly its domestic market - except for beef, where the lack of local demand makes the country a major exporter. Planting season has started for Irish tillage farmers. Journalist Paula Melvin met Meath man Howard Deheane as he started sowing winter wheat in the past few days. This week’s Irish Country Living is reporting on the work of Recovery Haven, an organisation that has been offering cancer patients and their families tremendous support in the past few years.

Dermot Hayes is the Pioneer Chair of Agribusiness, professor of economics, and professor of finance at Iowa State University. He heads the Trade and Agricultural Policy Division at CARD, a position he also held from 1990 through 1998.    He is co-director of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute, a research center dually administered through the Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development or CARD at Iowa State and at the University of Missouri at Columbia. He is also a leader of the Policy Task Force of the Plant Science Institute at Iowa State.   A native of the Republic of Ireland, Dermot obtained his degree in agriculture science from the University College in Dublin and his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley with a major in international trade.    Dermot has distinguished himself with many awards at the college and university levels for his work as a teacher and researcher.    In 2006 he received a "Publication of Enduring Quality" award from the American Agricultural Economics Association, who subsequently named him a Fellow in 2007.      Besides his analysis of U.S. farm policy and international agricultural trade, Dermot’s other research interests include food safety, livestock modeling, demand analysis, and commodity markets.   Find out:   how China is finding ways to feed its people and how self-sufficiency no longer works.  about China’s ever-increasing demands for soybeans, sugar, wine, etc and how this is putting demands on the global agricultural industry. how Ireland lost its comparative advantage in milk production by joining the EU. about Kerrygold Irish grass-fed butter and Bullet-proof coffee. why Kerry Group are only ‘scratching the surface’ in the US market. what high-value, labor-intensive products China should concentrate on producing in order to feed their population and trade with other countries. about if the Chinese government owns much of the land and property rights in China. ‘terminator seeds’ and how private companies could be incentivised to manufacture them. about the use of beta agonists, such as ractopomine, in the use of animal food production. and much, much more. Subscribe on iTunes and never miss an episode. Check out the shownotes page at www.economicrockstar.com/dermothayes

The Kerry Group’s director of sciences, clinical trials and statistics, Wim Calame, discusses the state-of-play in weight management science and health claims with Shane Starling at the 2009 satiety and weight management conference in Amsterdam.