I would strongly argue that Cork is the best location for a global food conference, says Joe Gill.

Thankfully, the Environmental Protection Agency has the independence and mandate to point out to us all the many uncomfortable facts about the state of the country.

A storm of hurricane proportions is churning towards the European airline industry and the consequential damage should not be underestimated.

Last weekend’s Ryder Cup golf tournament was a notable example of the good that can transpire from a Europe that acts as a team and which is unified, writes Joe Gill.

In 1976, the average supermarket stocked 9,000 unique products; today, that number has ballooned to 40,000, yet the average person gets 80%-85% of their needs in only 150 different supermarket items.

Technology and tourism collided for me last weekend and — in the process — provided some insight to how one benefits the other.

Is it such a stretch to envisage all our houses having mini solar, wind, and rainfall units that complement bigger changes undertaken by companies like the ESB, asks Joe Gill

Tourism is a key pillar of the Irish economy and is enjoying a strong recovery since the global financial crisis, writes Joe Gill

The recent passing of Myrtle Allen is an opportunity to stand back and acknowledge what can be achieved in the Irish food industry with some vision, ambition, and hard work.