This dynamic, one-day event harnesses the knowledge and expertise of some of the greatest strategists and futurists in foodservice globally to chart emerging trends and opportunities in the industry, and to identify some disruptive forces that are looming on the horizon.

This conference will arm you with the knowledge to drive efficiencies in your operations, meet challenges head-on, embrace lucrative trends, and action transformative change in your business. This is one event you simply cannot afford to miss.

With Picasso Digital, hotels and conference facilities get digital services for booking, check-in and payment so that you can focus more on what is most important to your business – your guests.
AK Techotel has produced IT solutions for the hotel industry for over 30 years and aims to be the most digitized independent system supplier on the market.

We aim to free more time for the hotel receptionist, rather than have to spend looking down into a screen, more time conversing with their guests, give information and sell the business. The technology exists to automate most steps; everything from check-in, payment, key card, receipt management, etc. Removing slow routines makes the staff able to focus on e.g. additional sales instead of administration, is the explains philosophy at AK Techotel.

Caterboss, Ireland’s lead catering equipment supplier not only provides reasonable prices and fast delivery but also a financial payment strategy that will cater to the needs of all types of customers.
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Striving to support new food businesses, it recognizes the challenges that new startups face and thus offers a unique credit facility. Their plan provides flexible financing options to ease the burden on new food businesses, in particular.

In a time of rising costs and increasing competition, it’s more important than ever for your hospitality business to stand out. At Buttercups Uniforms, we understand that every member of staff represents your business and has the potential to impress both existing and potential guests. Our carefully curated hospitality range has a variety of uniforms to suit every role in your business, from kitchen staff to front of house, in many different styles, cuts and colours, in durable, easy-care fabric, chosen to suit the demands of even the longest and toughest shift. 

Fitz Scientific is pleased to announce that it has received accreditation for a validated gluten determination method, now available at its Drogheda laboratory. This service uses the R5 sandwich enzyme method, allowing for accurate analysis of gluten levels in a wide range of food products.
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EU Regulation 828/2014 has set out conditions by which food products can be labelled “gluten-free” or “very-low gluten”. The ‘gluten-free’ statement may only be used where a food product as sold contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten. The ‘very low gluten’ statement may only be used where a food product as sold contains no more than 100 mg/kg of gluten.

​Sustainable products and innovative services took the spotlight on the opening day of CATEX, supported by Calor and Bunzl McLaughlin, Ireland’s largest foodservice and hospitality event. 

Taking place at the RDS, Simmonscourt, the Irish Foodservice Supplier Awards (IFSA Awards) - themed around ‘Environmental Sustainability and the Circular Economy’ – showcase the latest advancements that are helping to shape a greener, more efficient future for the sector.

Established by the Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance (IFSA), and sponsored by Gas Networks Ireland, the awards celebrate products and services introduced to the market since December 2023, spanning categories that reflect the industry's dedication to environmental responsibility and cutting-edge innovation, including carbon emissions reduction, food waste minimisation, the elimination of single-use plastics, and water management. Entrants were required to demonstrate how their products and services actively reduce environmental impact in line with government and climate regulations, showcasing the industry’s ongoing commitment to a greener future.

​BWG Foodservice, one of Ireland’s leading foodservice operators, has continued its exceptional growth trajectory with sales projected to reach a quarter of a billion euro (€250 million) in 2025.

The announcement coincides with BWG Foodservice winning the National Foodservice Supplier of The Year award for the second successive year at the Catex 2025 Hospitality Exhibition at the RDS this week.

BWG Foods registered sales of €219 million in 2024, marking an 8 per cent increase on 2023 and against the backdrop of ongoing pressures across the food and hospitality industry. The strong growth has been driven by the continued expansion of BWG Foodservice’s nationwide reach where it attracted double digit growth in customer numbers and secured a number of significant supply contracts.

Nevilles is excited to announce the opening of its new Ireland Distribution Centre in partnership with DSV. This state-of-the-art logistics facility, located at the Baldonnell Business Park in Baldonnell, Dublin, spans 65,000 square feet and will house over 3,000 product lines. 
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This new centre will enable Nevilles to provide a consistent and reliable service to customers in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with next-day delivery on orders placed before 4pm.

Interactive Displays Ireland, headquartered in Meath, is Ireland’s premier provider of digital signage and interactive display solutions. With over a 15 years of experience, they have become synonymous with quality, innovation, and tailored solutions for the hospitality sector.
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Their flagship brand, Moytronix, is Ireland’s only locally manufactured digital signage solution. Trusted by leading hotels and restaurants, Moytronix screens offer crystal-clear displays, 24/7 reliability, and user-friendly management systems. Designed for commercial use, these solutions are include self-ordering kiosks, menu screens, window screens and more, a significant cost-saving advantage for our clients.