ShelfLife February issue 2026

In this month’s issue Donna Ahern sat down with Owen Clifford, head of Retail, Bank of Ireland, to discuss how the sector has changed, what lies ahead, and why the physical store remains at the heart of Irish retail success.

Eunice Power is a renowned chef, bestselling author of ‘My Irish Kitchen Table’, and dynamic entrepreneur. She caught up with ShelfLife to discuss her role as Tesco’s newest brand ambassador.

Donna Ahern spoke to Conor Kilduff, executive director, Love Irish Food, to discuss why buying local food and drink matters more than ever.
John Healy looks at AI’s role in augmenting the human experience for brands, retailers and consumers.

Pension Auto-enrolment, called ‘My Future Fund’, is a new retirement savings scheme for employees that launched on 1 January 2026. Caroline Reidy reports.

Nikki Murran explores the new questions candidates are asking in 2026 that they never asked before.

In this month’s category focus features we look at Sports, Nutrition, Protein & Energy, Switch and Save, Frozen and Easter.

Check to see who had been out and about in our Social Diary!

March Features at a Glance – (Each feature receives print, digital & social coverage)
Dairy – A showcase of the dairy brands driving growth through quality, innovation and strong shelf performance.

Sustainability – How leading brands are turning sustainability commitments into tangible commercial and consumer value.

Infant & Baby Care/Foods – Exploring innovation and premiumisation in a trust-led category that builds long-term brand loyalty.

RYO Tobacco – Targeted insight into a resilient, value-driven category that continues to perform strongly in-store.

Recruitment – Highlighting recruitment partners helping retailers attract and retain talent in a competitive labour market.

No/Low Sugar Brands – Spotlighting brands successfully balancing health credentials with taste, indulgence and value.

International Cuisine – Connecting brands with retailers and shoppers seeking authentic global flavours and at-home culinary inspiration.

To find out more, contact the sales team – ian.mulvaney@mediateam.ie and/or mark.morgan@mediateam.ie