Five Irish food and drink businesses worth watching

The food sector is an area where Ireland is punching well and truly above its weight

Jo Fairley Pic: Julian Behal

Last week, I spoke to both Jo Fairley and John Stapleton for an interview with the paper.

The former is the co-founder of the Green & Black’s chocolate empire, and the latter is an Irish food entrepreneur who, after selling his business for €19 million, is now backing a string of Irish food businesses.

Both believe fervently in the business of food. It is hard to blame them – despite Brexit, there is ...