Introducing Trimfold Packaging, a new subsection of Trimfold, marks an exciting step forward as the company continues to diversify into sustainable, recyclable food-grade paper packaging.

​With increasing demand across the hospitality sector for eco-conscious solutions, Trimfold Packaging provides a versatile range customisable for hotels, restaurants, cafés, and takeaway businesses.  ​The collection features high-quality greaseproof paper, burger wraps, burger bags, bakery bags, and classic candy-striped sweet bags, all designed to meet food safety standards while supporting environmentally responsible practices. This move highlights Trimfold’s focus on innovation and sustainability in a rapidly evolving market.

Stephens Catering Equipment is proud to introduce an exciting new innovation to the Irish market — the Scrambled Eggcheff. Designed for modern hospitality environments, this compact, ventless solution delivers freshly prepared, chef-quality scrambled eggs in just 60 seconds. Ideal for hotels, cafés, and foodservice outlets, it allows guests to enjoy a personalised, high-protein breakfast or snack, made to order and served in a convenient single portion.

​The Scrambled Eggcheff is fully consumer-operated, eliminating the need for dedicated staff while ensuring a consistent, hygienic cooking process every time. Its single-serve system significantly reduces food waste and offers a smarter, more efficient way to enhance breakfast buffets and grab-and-go menus.

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.