"We import over 80% of our food on an island made of gold, while multinationals pocket the profits and our farmers get driven to the wall."
Welcome back to another raw, unscripted episode where we stop apologizing for telling the truth. Today, we’re sitting down with Conor Spacey—Wexford native, 35-year culinary veteran, global humanitarian, author of Wasted, and one of the most unapologetic disruptors in the food industry.
In this episode, we blow the lid off the corporate illusion surrounding Irish food provenance. Conor calls out the four or five massive conglomerates controlling over 80% of what sits on our plates, the brutal reality of supermarket procurement tactics that bankrupt our local growers, and how "greenwashing" labels keep us sick, dependent, and disconnected from real soil. From the systemic failure of government policy to the true power every eater holds to demand change, this isn't just a conversation about cooking—it's a battle cry for self-advocacy, local food sovereignty, and taking our food system back.
Buckle up, pull up a chair, and get ready for a masterclass in brutal honesty. Let’s dive in.
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