Kildare

...Making It Happen

FLAVOURS OF KILDARE - Grow Local, Go National - The Power of the Love Irish Food Brand

Venue:
Athy Food, Drink, Agritech Innovation Hub, Dublin Rd, Townparks, Athy, Co. Kildare
 
Date:
20/01/2026
 
Note:
20th January
 
Time:
10.30am - 12pm
 
Category:
Networking
 

Join us for an inspiring session on how Love Irish Food is championing Irish-made food and drink brands—and why your business should be part of it.

Free
 
 

FLAVOURS OF KILDARE - Grow Local, Go National - The Power of the Love Irish Food Brand

Join us for an inspiring session on how Love Irish Food is championing Irish-made food and drink brands—and why your business should be part of it.

We'll be joined by Conor Kilduff, Executive Director at Love Irish Food.

Conor has over  35 years’ experience in the grocery and consumer goods industries. Throughout his career he has focused on brand and strategic development throughout his career having previously worked as Sales & Marketing Director at Keelings Retail UC, overseeing and driving significant growth and brand creation.  His earlier career at Unilever spanned 24 years, including roles as MD and VP of Customer Development for Unilever Ireland.

Whether you're a startup producer or an established brand, this event will show you how the Love Irish Food logo can boost your visibility, build consumer trust, and connect you with a powerful network of Irish producers.

 

What You’ll Learn:

What qualifies a product to carry the Love Irish Food logo

How the brand drives consumer loyalty and retail support

Marketing, media, and networking benefits for members

Real-world success stories from Irish producers

 

Who Should Attend:

  • Aspiring or early stage food and drink entrepreneurs
  • Food producers and brands serious about scaling
  • Those passionate about supporting Irish-made goods

 

86% of Irish consumers recognise the logo—and 75% are more likely to buy products that carry it. This is your chance to learn how to leverage that trust and grow your brand.

Places are limited and booking is essential.

GDPR NOTICE: Photo and video content will be taken at this event for social media, reporting and promotion of future events. Please advise a member of the LEO team prior to the event, if you wish to be not recognisable in that content.