Meet the Makers: Wild About Mushrooms, OGAM Korean and Skillet & Spice

In this Ballymaloe Festival of Food podcast episode, three Irish food producers come together for a round-table discussion on building a food business in Ireland.Featuring Elaine Walsh of Wild About Mushrooms (@wild_about_mushrooms), Jay Choi of OGAM Korean (@ogamkorean), and Karen Rotherham of Skillet & Spice (@skillet_and_spice), this episode explores the stories behind their brands and the journey from idea to product.Topics covered include food entrepreneurship in Ireland, product development, sourcing ingredients, flavour creation, packaging, scaling production, selling at markets and festivals, and connecting with customers. The conversation also touches on sustainability, the challenges facing small producers, and the importance of community within the Irish food industry.From functional mushroom products and Korean sauces to seasoning blends for everyday cooking, this episode offers practical insight and inspiration for anyone interested in Irish food, small food businesses, and the people behind the products.All three producers will be part of this year’s Ballymaloe Festival of Food, making this a timely introduction to their work and stories.Thanks for listening to the Ballymaloe Festival of Food Podcast. You can find out more at ballymaloegrainstore.com and follow us on all platforms @ballymaloegrainstoreUntil next time, let’s keep savouring the stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.