On 31 March 2026 at the Mullingar Park Hotel, the Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance (IFSA) brings the industry together once again for Table to Tech: The Future of Foodservice.

After a powerful conference in 2025 spanning Food & Beverage, Technology and Marketing, this year’s event goes further — tackling the forces reshaping our sector head on: AI, automation, sustainability, energy transition, operational efficiency, market resilience and profitability.

If you’re serious about staying competitive, relevant and profitable in today’s foodservice landscape — this is the room you need to be in.
Learn what’s next. Lead what follows. Book your Early-Bird Ticket now!

IFEX 2026, Northern Ireland’s premier food, drink, retail and hospitality trade event, has wrapped up a highly successful three days at its new home, the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn.

The move to the larger venue marked a significant new chapter for the event, with strong engagement across the show floor and feature areas throughout. Feedback from both exhibitors and visitors confirmed that IFEX continues to play an essential role in driving meaningful connections and commercial opportunities across the sector.

The platform is offering the supply opportunities across a 3-year contract, presenting a long-term partnership opportunity. For more details on this supply opportunity, interested suppliers are invited to sign up to the platform HERE, which takes less than 2 minutes. One more benefit is that it is completely free.  

As part of the IFSA community, SUBU Connect is pleased to connect with their fellow members and offer exclusive access to airline catering sourcing opportunities through their platform. At SUBU Connect, new opportunities come around quicker than expected, and staying ahead means staying connected. 

Collaboration will be essential to address ongoing pressures and meet demand for distinctive food experiences.

Findings from Bord Bia’s annual Foodservice Market Insights report released today, show that the Irish ‘out of home’ sector increased by 5% in value and overall industry turnover reached a record €10.4 billion across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. While this is the highest level seen within the industry to date, much of this increase has come about due to inflation and higher menu prices driven by significant cost pressures in the sector.

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Tork OptiServe allows facility managers to choose from a wide range of dispenser sizes to accommodate various requirements and guest needs throughout their facility. Each dispenser in the system uses the same toilet paper: a compact and coreless toilet paper roll, free of a cardboard core, allowing for more paper per roll and fewer run-outs.

​In addition, all refill qualities feature quilted embossing for a home-like experience. A well-stocked toilet stall can improve the customer experience and reduce complaints. Learn more on tork.ie.  

The Irish Food Awards, Blas na hÉireann, celebrates the best of Irish food and drink, with thousands of entries each year across more than 170 categories. The annual event takes place in Dingle, Co Kerry, Ireland where the village brings together producers, buyers, and food lovers from across the country.

This year marked an exciting milestone as dnata attended Blas na hÉireann, which was an important step in connecting Ireland’s producers with new opportunities in the airline and catering sector.  ​SUBU Connect was proud to support dnata team and to meet up with a number of platform suppliers, make new connections and explore valuable opportunities. Strengthening connections between Irish suppliers and the wider food industry and supporting collaboration.

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