Bord Bia Brand Forum Podcast en Bord Bia Welcome to Bord Bia’s Brand Forum podcast series, in which host John Fanning talks to leading food and drink innovators, to learn from their success on how to build better businesses and brands. Our aim is to inform, inspire our Brand Forum members, by connecting great ideas and stories in the world of food and drink. The series will focus on the brand issues encountered in the marketplace. We’ll be looking cross category both in the domestic market and international markets, getting insights into trends, innovations and new ways of connecting with consumers and customers. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2f29c4f0-c96b-11ed-ae09-1fc8b62518d7/image/Bord_Bia_art_3000_x_3000_72dpi.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Bord Bia Brand Forum Podcast no episodic Bord Bia Brand Forum Welcome to Bord Bia’s Brand Forum podcast series, in which host John Fanning talks to leading food and drink innovators, to learn from their success on how to build better businesses and brands. Our aim is to inform, inspire our Brand Forum members, by connecting great ideas and stories in the world of food and drink. The series will focus on the brand issues encountered in the marketplace. We’ll be looking cross category both in the domestic market and international markets, getting insights into trends, innovations and new ways of connecting with consumers and customers. Welcome to Bord Bia’s Brand Forum podcast series, in which host John Fanning talks to leading food and drink innovators, to learn from their success on how to build better businesses and brands. Our aim is to inform, inspire our Brand Forum members, by connecting great ideas and stories in the world of food and drink. The series will focus on the brand issues encountered in the marketplace. We’ll be looking cross category both in the domestic market and international markets, getting insights into trends, innovations and new ways of connecting with consumers and customers.

]]> Bord Bia Brand Forum conor@headstuff.org Karen Martin - CEO, Bartle Bogle Hegarty - London & Dublin In this episode, John Fanning speaks with the CEO of BBH (Bartle Bogle Hegarty) London & Dublin, Karen Martin, who also serves as IPA President Board Member of Advertising Association. For more information about the Bord Bia Brand Forum visit: https://www.bordbia.ie/industry/grow-your-business/brand-forum/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:45:00 -0000 full 1 14 Bord Bia Brand Forum In this episode, John Fanning speaks with the CEO of BBH (Bartle Bogle Hegarty) London & Dublin, Karen Martin, who also serves as IPA President Board Member of Advertising Association. For more information about the Bord Bia Brand Forum visit: https://www.bordbia.ie/industry/grow-your-business/brand-forum/ In this episode, John Fanning speaks with the CEO of BBH (Bartle Bogle Hegarty) London & Dublin, Karen Martin, who also serves as IPA President Board Member of Advertising Association.


For more information about the Bord Bia Brand Forum visit: https://www.bordbia.ie/industry/grow-your-business/brand-forum/



]]> 1856 Perry Haydn Taylor - Founder & Chief Stoker, Big Fish In this episode, John Fanning speaks with the founder of Big Fish - award winning, design and marketing consulatancy agency based in London. For more information about the Bord Bia Brand Forum visit: https://www.bordbia.ie/industry/grow-your-business/brand-forum/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:14:00 -0000 full 1 13 Bord Bia Brand Forum In this episode, John Fanning speaks with the founder of Big Fish - award winning, design and marketing consulatancy agency based in London. For more information about the Bord Bia Brand Forum visit: https://www.bordbia.ie/industry/grow-your-business/brand-forum/ In this episode, John Fanning speaks with the founder of Big Fish - award winning, design and marketing consulatancy agency based in London.

For more information about the Bord Bia Brand Forum visit: https://www.bordbia.ie/industry/grow-your-business/brand-forum/

]]> 2491 Tom Keogh - Building a Legacy Brand for Future Generations In this episode, John Fanning chats to Tom Keogh about building a legacy brand for future generations Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:16:00 -0000 full 1 12 Bord Bia Brand Forum In this episode, John Fanning chats to Tom Keogh about building a legacy brand for future generations In this episode, John Fanning chats to Tom Keogh about building a legacy brand for future generations

]]> 2207 no John Jordan, COO, Arbor Investments In this episode, John Fanning is in discussion with John Jordan, Chief Operating Officer of Arbor and former CEO of Ornua. John discusses the importance of keeping it simple, building a team with diverse strengths, having a clear strategic plan, align on reward and celebrating the wins. In addition John discusses the success behind the Kerrygold brand and the realities of operating in an export markets. For more information about the Bord Bia Brand Forum visit: https://www.bordbia.ie/industry/grow-your-business/brand-forum/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000 John Jordan, COO, Arbor Investments full 1 11 Bord Bia Brand Forum In this episode, John Fanning is in discussion with John Jordan, Chief Operating Officer of Arbor and former CEO of Ornua. John discusses the importance of keeping it simple, building a team with diverse strengths, having a clear strategic plan, align on reward and celebrating the wins. In addition John discusses the success behind the Kerrygold brand and the realities of operating in an export markets. For more information about the Bord Bia Brand Forum visit: https://www.bordbia.ie/industry/grow-your-business/brand-forum/ In this episode, John Fanning is in discussion with John Jordan, Chief Operating Officer of Arbor and former CEO of Ornua. John discusses the importance of keeping it simple, building a team with diverse strengths, having a clear strategic plan, align on reward and celebrating the wins. In addition John discusses the success behind the Kerrygold brand and the realities of operating in an export markets.


For more information about the Bord Bia Brand Forum visit: https://www.bordbia.ie/industry/grow-your-business/brand-forum/

]]> 2163 Cully & Sully In this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum Podcast, John Fanning speaks with Colum O’Sullivan, Co-founder of Cully & Sully. They discuss the brand’s beginnings as well as their path to becoming a B Corp. Colum details how he and his Co-founder Cullen Allen developed the brand (and product flavours!) and went into production, and their success in breaking into new markets. Colum also discusses their most impactful marketing campaigns, and the personal touches he and Cullen still bring to Cully & Sully. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:52:00 -0000 full 1 10 Bord Bia Brand Forum In this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum Podcast, John Fanning speaks with Colum O’Sullivan, Co-founder of Cully & Sully. They discuss the brand’s beginnings as well as their path to becoming a B Corp. Colum details how he and his Co-founder Cullen Allen developed the brand (and product flavours!) and went into production, and their success in breaking into new markets. Colum also discusses their most impactful marketing campaigns, and the personal touches he and Cullen still bring to Cully & Sully. In this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum Podcast, John Fanning speaks with Colum O’Sullivan, Co-founder of Cully & Sully. They discuss the brand’s beginnings as well as their path to becoming a B Corp. Colum details how he and his Co-founder Cullen Allen developed the brand (and product flavours!) and went into production, and their success in breaking into new markets. Colum also discusses their most impactful marketing campaigns, and the personal touches he and Cullen still bring to Cully & Sully.

]]> 2356 Ross Farquhar, Marketing Director, Little Moons Welcome back to another episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum Podcast - In this installment, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ross Farquhar, Marketing Director at Little Moons mochi ice cream. Little Moons is a business on a mission to become the world's number one mochi brand. Ross shares his knowledge and experience on scaling brands.  He outlines his view on long terms versus short term brand investment, brand building in international markets, selecting distribution partners, the benefits of adopting a category management mindset. He advises on lighting ‘little fires’ - creating a balanced portfolio of marketing initiatives to create consumer connections. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:20:00 -0000 full 1 9 Bord Bia Brand Forum Welcome back to another episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum Podcast - In this installment, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ross Farquhar, Marketing Director at Little Moons mochi ice cream. Little Moons is a business on a mission to become the world's number one mochi brand. Ross shares his knowledge and experience on scaling brands.  He outlines his view on long terms versus short term brand investment, brand building in international markets, selecting distribution partners, the benefits of adopting a category management mindset. He advises on lighting ‘little fires’ - creating a balanced portfolio of marketing initiatives to create consumer connections. Welcome back to another episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum Podcast - In this installment, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ross Farquhar, Marketing Director at Little Moons mochi ice cream. Little Moons is a business on a mission to become the world's number one mochi brand. Ross shares his knowledge and experience on scaling brands. 

He outlines his view on long terms versus short term brand investment, brand building in international markets, selecting distribution partners, the benefits of adopting a category management mindset. He advises on lighting ‘little fires’ - creating a balanced portfolio of marketing initiatives to create consumer connections.

]]> 2328 Paul Dervan On this episode, John Fanning sits down with Paul Dervan, Head of Brand Marketing at Miro, and former Chief Marketing Officer for the National Lottery. Paul discusses the importance of building a culture of marketing effectiveness, with examples from his career and his book Run with Foxes: Make Better Marketing Decisions. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:03:00 -0000 full 1 8 Bord Bia Brand Forum John Fanning sits down with Paul Dervan, Head of Brand Marketing at Miro, and former Chief Marketing Officer for the National Lottery On this episode, John Fanning sits down with Paul Dervan, Head of Brand Marketing at Miro, and former Chief Marketing Officer for the National Lottery. Paul discusses the importance of building a culture of marketing effectiveness, with examples from his career and his book Run with Foxes: Make Better Marketing Decisions. On this episode, John Fanning sits down with Paul Dervan, Head of Brand Marketing at Miro, and former Chief Marketing Officer for the National Lottery. Paul discusses the importance of building a culture of marketing effectiveness, with examples from his career and his book Run with Foxes: Make Better Marketing Decisions.

]]> 2245 Kevin Donnelly In this insightful episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Donnelly, the Managing Director at Britvic Soft Drinks Ireland, to dive deep into the world of marketing in the boardroom. Kevin shares his expertise on how to effectively engage with the board, providing valuable insights into understanding the inner workings of this crucial decision-making body. Kevin also shares essential advice for other aspiring Food & Drink branding managers across Ireland. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:47:00 -0000 Kevin Donnelly full 1 7 Bord Bia Brand Forum In this insightful episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Donnelly. In this insightful episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Donnelly, the Managing Director at Britvic Soft Drinks Ireland, to dive deep into the world of marketing in the boardroom. Kevin shares his expertise on how to effectively engage with the board, providing valuable insights into understanding the inner workings of this crucial decision-making body. Kevin also shares essential advice for other aspiring Food & Drink branding managers across Ireland. In this insightful episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Donnelly, the Managing Director at Britvic Soft Drinks Ireland, to dive deep into the world of marketing in the boardroom. Kevin shares his expertise on how to effectively engage with the board, providing valuable insights into understanding the inner workings of this crucial decision-making body. Kevin also shares essential advice for other aspiring Food & Drink branding managers across Ireland.


]]> 2370 Here Design On this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum podcast, host John Fanning chats to Mark Paton, co-founder of London-based Here Design, a company which has won numerous awards for its work on FMCG brands. Mark discusses the history of Here Design, and shares his opinions on design and branding, with plenty of examples. Mark and John discuss how packaging design fits into wider marketing strategies, from imagery to finding the right tone of voice, and Mark has plenty of advice for brands considering their labelling and package design. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:42:00 -0000 full 1 6 Bord Bia Brand Forum On this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum podcast, host John Fanning chats to Mark Paton, co-founder of London-based Here Design On this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum podcast, host John Fanning chats to Mark Paton, co-founder of London-based Here Design, a company which has won numerous awards for its work on FMCG brands. Mark discusses the history of Here Design, and shares his opinions on design and branding, with plenty of examples. Mark and John discuss how packaging design fits into wider marketing strategies, from imagery to finding the right tone of voice, and Mark has plenty of advice for brands considering their labelling and package design. On this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum podcast, host John Fanning chats to Mark Paton, co-founder of London-based Here Design, a company which has won numerous awards for its work on FMCG brands. Mark discusses the history of Here Design, and shares his opinions on design and branding, with plenty of examples. Mark and John discuss how packaging design fits into wider marketing strategies, from imagery to finding the right tone of voice, and Mark has plenty of advice for brands considering their labelling and package design.

]]> 1911 Jack Bobo https://audioboom.com/posts/8215828 In this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum podcast, host John Fanning speaks with Jack Bobo. Jack served as a senior advisor for global food policy in the U.S. Department of State, was named one of the 100 most influential people in biotechnology by Scientific American in 2015, and has spoken in over 50 countries about the future of food. He is the author of ‘Why smart people make bad food choices.’ Jack and John discuss food policy, sustainability, and misconceptions about the agriculture industry in Ireland and abroad. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:54:00 -0000 Jack Bobo full 1 5 Bord Bia Brand Forum In this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum podcast, host John Fanning speaks with Jack Bobo, author of ‘Why smart people make bad food choices.’ In this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum podcast, host John Fanning speaks with Jack Bobo. Jack served as a senior advisor for global food policy in the U.S. Department of State, was named one of the 100 most influential people in biotechnology by Scientific American in 2015, and has spoken in over 50 countries about the future of food. He is the author of ‘Why smart people make bad food choices.’ Jack and John discuss food policy, sustainability, and misconceptions about the agriculture industry in Ireland and abroad. In this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum podcast, host John Fanning speaks with Jack Bobo. Jack served as a senior advisor for global food policy in the U.S. Department of State, was named one of the 100 most influential people in biotechnology by Scientific American in 2015, and has spoken in over 50 countries about the future of food. He is the author of ‘Why smart people make bad food choices.’ Jack and John discuss food policy, sustainability, and misconceptions about the agriculture industry in Ireland and abroad.

]]> 1907 no Two Drifters On this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum podcast, John speaks to Gemma and Russ Wakeham. The Wakehams founded the world's first carbon negative rum distillery, Two Drifters, in 2019. Russ and Gemma discuss the genesis of their name, how Two Drifters adapted and grew during the pandemic, and their current and future sustainable production efforts. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:08:00 -0000 Two Drifters full 1 4 Bord Bia Brand Forum On this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum podcast, John speaks to Gemma and Russ Wakeham, founders of the world's first carbon negative rum distillery, Two Drifters. On this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum podcast, John speaks to Gemma and Russ Wakeham. The Wakehams founded the world's first carbon negative rum distillery, Two Drifters, in 2019. Russ and Gemma discuss the genesis of their name, how Two Drifters adapted and grew during the pandemic, and their current and future sustainable production efforts. On this episode of the Bord Bia Brand Forum podcast, John speaks to Gemma and Russ Wakeham. The Wakehams founded the world's first carbon negative rum distillery, Two Drifters, in 2019. Russ and Gemma discuss the genesis of their name, how Two Drifters adapted and grew during the pandemic, and their current and future sustainable production efforts.

]]> 2352 no Strong Roots https://audioboom.com/posts/8147625 On this episode host John Fanning sits down with Samuel Dennigan, founder of Strong Roots, about his international success in the frozen food sector. They discuss Samuel's start in the food business, the origins of Strong Roots, how he has grown the company, and his advice for other food businesses on scaling up and expanding into new markets. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:11:00 -0000 Strong Roots full 1 3 Bord Bia Brand Forum On this episode host John Fanning sits down with Samuel Dennigan, founder of Strong Roots, about his international success in the frozen food sector. On this episode host John Fanning sits down with Samuel Dennigan, founder of Strong Roots, about his international success in the frozen food sector. They discuss Samuel's start in the food business, the origins of Strong Roots, how he has grown the company, and his advice for other food businesses on scaling up and expanding into new markets. On this episode host John Fanning sits down with Samuel Dennigan, founder of Strong Roots, about his international success in the frozen food sector. They discuss Samuel's start in the food business, the origins of Strong Roots, how he has grown the company, and his advice for other food businesses on scaling up and expanding into new markets.

]]> 2569 no Modern Baker https://audioboom.com/posts/8090997 This week on the Brand forum podcast, John Fanning speaks with Leo Campbell from Modern Baker, a life sciences business based in Oxford. They discuss the relationship between what we eat and drink to our health and wellbeing. Through the company’s mission to democratise healthy eating by improving the quality of dietary carbohydrates, Modern Baker has worked with leading UK scientists and research institutes to launch the world’s healthiest bread.  Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:05:00 -0000 Modern Baker full 1 2 Bord Bia Brand Forum This week on the Brand forum podcast, John Fanning speaks with Leo Campbell from Modern Baker, a life sciences business based in Oxford This week on the Brand forum podcast, John Fanning speaks with Leo Campbell from Modern Baker, a life sciences business based in Oxford. They discuss the relationship between what we eat and drink to our health and wellbeing. Through the company’s mission to democratise healthy eating by improving the quality of dietary carbohydrates, Modern Baker has worked with leading UK scientists and research institutes to launch the world’s healthiest bread.  This week on the Brand forum podcast, John Fanning speaks with Leo Campbell from Modern Baker, a life sciences business based in Oxford. They discuss the relationship between what we eat and drink to our health and wellbeing. Through the company’s mission to democratise healthy eating by improving the quality of dietary carbohydrates, Modern Baker has worked with leading UK scientists and research institutes to launch the world’s healthiest bread. 

]]> 2224 no Hannon Meats https://audioboom.com/posts/8090996 This week on the Brand Forum podcast, John Fanning speaks with Peter Hannon of Hannon Meats to talk about his involvement in the meat business. Having previously been named both Entrepreneur of the Year and Business Personality of the Year, Peter was recently awarded an MBE for outstanding contribution to Economic Development in Northern Ireland.  Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0000 Hannon Meats full 1 1 Bord Bia Brand Forum This week on the Brand Forum podcast, John Fanning speaks with Peter Hannon of Hannon Meats to talk about his involvement in the meat business This week on the Brand Forum podcast, John Fanning speaks with Peter Hannon of Hannon Meats to talk about his involvement in the meat business. Having previously been named both Entrepreneur of the Year and Business Personality of the Year, Peter was recently awarded an MBE for outstanding contribution to Economic Development in Northern Ireland.  This week on the Brand Forum podcast, John Fanning speaks with Peter Hannon of Hannon Meats to talk about his involvement in the meat business. Having previously been named both Entrepreneur of the Year and Business Personality of the Year, Peter was recently awarded an MBE for outstanding contribution to Economic Development in Northern Ireland. 

]]> 2533 no Bord Bia Brand Forum Trailer Welcome to Bord Bia’s Brand Forum podcast series. In this series we'll be speaking to leading food and drink brands, to learn from their success on how to build better businesses and brands. Our aim is to inform and inspire our Brand Forum members by connecting great ideas and stories in the world of food and drink.  Fri, 27 May 2022 09:17:00 -0000 trailer Bord Bia Brand Forum Welcome to Bord Bia’s Brand Forum podcast series. Welcome to Bord Bia’s Brand Forum podcast series. In this series we'll be speaking to leading food and drink brands, to learn from their success on how to build better businesses and brands. Our aim is to inform and inspire our Brand Forum members by connecting great ideas and stories in the world of food and drink.  Welcome to Bord Bia’s Brand Forum podcast series. In this series we'll be speaking to leading food and drink brands, to learn from their success on how to build better businesses and brands. Our aim is to inform and inspire our Brand Forum members by connecting great ideas and stories in the world of food and drink. 

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