Love NI Food Podcast

In this episode of the Love NI Food Podcast, Shauna is joined by Claire Andrew of Andrew Ingredients, a family-run business that has been supporting bakers, food producers and makers across Northern Ireland and beyond for generations. Claire chats about the story behind Andrew Ingredients, the role the business plays in the local food industry, and how they continue to support innovation, creativi...

In this episode of the Love NI Food podcast, we’re joined by Brendan Carty from Killowen Distillery — one of Ireland’s most distinctive small-batch distilleries. Brendan talks about the craft behind Killowen’s whiskey, poitín and gin, the importance of local ingredients, and how tradition, flavour and place all come together in every bottle. A brilliant chat about food, drink, heritage and the pas...

In this episode of Love Ni Food, we sit down with Leona from Broighter Gold Rapeseed Oil, a brand known for producing high-quality, locally grown oil with a real story behind it. Leona shares how Broighter Gold was built—from farm to bottle—and what it takes to create a product that’s both sustainable and full of flavour. We get into the realities of running a food business, the importance of supp...

In this episode of the Love NI Food Podcast, Shauna sits down with John Hopkins from Irwin’s Bakery, one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic food brands. From humble beginnings to becoming a household name, John shares the story behind Irwin’s, the legacy of family baking, and how the business has evolved over the years while staying true to its roots. He talks about the balance between tradition an...

Welcome to another episode of the Love NI Food Podcast, where we celebrate the people and stories behind Northern Ireland’s incredible food scene. In this episode, Shauna is joined by Daniela Morelli-Kerr from the iconic Morelli Ice Cream – a family business with roots stretching back to Italy and a legacy that has become part of Northern Ireland’s cultural fabric. Daniela shares the story of how...

Welcome to another episode of the Love NI Food Podcast, where we celebrate the people, passion, and produce shaping Northern Ireland’s incredible food scene. This week, we’re joined by Peter Hannan, the man behind Hannan Meats and Abernethy Butter – two names synonymous with quality, craftsmanship, and bold flavour. Peter shares the story behind building one of the most respected meat businesses i...

Welcome back to another episode of the Love NI Food Podcast! This week, we’re diving into the rich, bold world of artisan flavour with the team behind Burren Balsamics. We explore how this Northern Irish brand has carved out a unique space in the food scene, creating small-batch balsamic vinegars and flavour infusions that elevate everything from everyday meals to fine dining dishes. From the insp...

Welcome back to another episode of the Love NI Food Podcast with Shauna Magill-Fegan, where we shine a light on the people behind Northern Ireland’s most exciting food and drink brands. This week, Shauna is joined by Oscar Woolley, founder of Suki Tea — a Belfast-born brand that has grown from humble beginnings into an internationally recognised name in specialty tea. Oscar shares the story behind...

On this episode of the Love NI Food Podcast, host Shauna Magill-Fegan sits down with Jack Hamilton, CEO of Mash Direct, to uncover the remarkable farm-to-fork journey behind one of Northern Ireland’s most recognisable food success stories. From the shores of Strangford Lough to supermarket shelves across the UK and Ireland, Jack shares how a sixth-generation family farm transformed the humble pota...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Love NI Food Podcast — where we are passionate about great food, great people and great stories. In this new series, host Shauna Magill-Fegan sits down with inspiring local producers, suppliers, and voices from across the Northern Ireland food and drink industry to hear the stories behind the people and products that make the region’s food scene so special....