Janine Kennedy

jakennedy@farmersjournal.ie

Food for thought: we are what we eat

As consumers seek deeper connections with what they eat, food producers are stepping up to meet the demand for meaningful, purpose-driven food.

NEWS 8 October 2025

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How do you like them (Irish) apples?

How do you like them (Irish) apples?

NEWS 1 October 2025

Kai’s the limit for Kiwi chef, Jess Murphy in the west

Kai’s the limit for Kiwi chef, Jess Murphy in the west

L2 17 September 2025

Independent breweries are getting hip with hops

Independent breweries are getting hip with hops

Independent breweries are getting hip with hops

L2 10 September 2025

Janine ready to cook up a storm in Tullamore

Janine ready to cook up a storm in Tullamore

Janine ready to cook up a storm in Tullamore

PLOUGHING 10 September 2025

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Meals must be more than a box-ticking exercise

Meals must be more than a box-ticking exercise

Taking a holistic approach to the Hot School Meals Programme could have more benefits than increased nutrition, say food professionals.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Liquid gold – a sommelier’s guide to the perfect pour

Liquid gold – a sommelier’s guide to the perfect pour

Olive oil sommelier Sarah Merrigan reveals what makes a truly great extra-virgin oil – and how it can boost your health as much as your cooking.

L2 16 July 2025

Fingal Ferguson is licensed to grill

Fingal Ferguson is licensed to grill

The west Cork farmer talks cheese and charcuterie ahead of his annual appearance at Dublin’s Big Grill Festival this weekend.

NEWS 16 July 2025

Banner Berries... as we walk the fields of blue in Clare

Banner Berries... as we walk the fields of blue in Clare

Blueberries grow well in our Irish climate and could be a sweet addition within existing farming enterprises looking to diversify into new ventures.

L2 16 July 2025

The evolving future of protein consumption

The evolving future of protein consumption

Savvy consumers interested in sustainable nutrition will bring a wealth of opportunity for the Irish dairy sector in years to come.

L2 16 July 2025

LISTEN: episode six of Food Island is now live

LISTEN: episode six of Food Island is now live

Food Island is a special six-part podcast series on the past, present and future of Irish food and agriculture, presented by Janine Kennedy.

NEWS 16 July 2025

One Plate for Palestine: how you can get involved and help

One Plate for Palestine: how you can get involved and help

Barbara Nealon of St Francis Provisions and Beverly Mathews of L’Atitude 51 have joined forces to create a hospitality-driven awareness campaign to help the people of Gaza – one plate at a time.

NEWS 16 July 2025

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CAP Network to spotlight growing Agri Bioeconomy sector at National Conference

CAP Network Ireland, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is hosting a conference on Agri Bioeconomy Value Chains & Business Models in Ireland.

CAP Network to spotlight growing Agri Bioeconomy sector at National Conference

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