# Event Details - **Event Name**: Meat Matters: Shaping the future of fresh, value-added, and meal innovation - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: Explore the future of meat at Teagasc Ashtown, connecting industry, research, and policy to drive innovation, safety, and sustainability.About this EventJoin us at Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre for this landmark event bringing together industry leaders, researchers and policymakers to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of the meat sector in Ireland and beyond. This Food Innovation Gateways event will highlight a decade of research and collaboration funded by Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Enterprise Ireland, Research Ireland and other partners, including the flagship Meat Technology Ireland (MTI) initiative.Keynote presentations, expert-led panels, and research showcases, will examine emerging risks and opportunities across primary and secondary meat processing, with a focus on consumer insights, nutrition, innovation, food safety, and sustainability. Attendees will also have the chance to network with peers, engage in open dialogue on sectoral priorities, and experience Teagasc Ashtown’s state-of-the-art specialist facilities and industry supports.This event is a unique opportunity to gain fresh insight, forge connections, and consider the future of meat.The programme for the day will include two thought-provoking panel discussions:Panel Discussion 1: Exploring future innovation opportunities in fresh meatChaired by Micol Martinelli, Research, Innovation and Infrastructure, Enterprise Ireland with:John Murray, Director of Client & Stakeholder Engagement, Bord BiaPhilip Carroll, Chairman, Meat Industry IrelandElaine Bourke, NPD & Innovation Director, Kepak GroupAlice Stanton, Professor of Cardiovascular Therapeutics, RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesDeclan Troy, International Secretary of the International Congress of Meat Science and TechnologyPanel Discussion 2: Exploring sustainable innovation in value-added meats and meal solutionsChaired by Siobhán Jordan, Head of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, Teagasc, with:Karen Byrne, New Business and Innovation Strategist, Dawn FarmsJohn O’Brien, Managing Director, O'Brien Fine FoodsGail Carroll, Director Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Building, Food Safety Authority of IrelandKarl Walsh, Head of Research, Bioeconomy and Codex, Department of Agriculture, Food and the MarineAgenda?: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMRegistration?: 08:30 AM - 08:40 AMWelcome address by Teagasc Director Prof. Frank O'Mara?: 08:40 AM - 08:55 AMOpening address by Geraldine Duffy, Teagasc Ashtown Enterprise Leader?: 08:55 AM - 09:30 AMKeynote address Info: Speaker: Eva Gocsik, Global Strategist Animal Protein at Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research ?: 09:30 AM - 09:55 AMThe Journey to date – Meat Technology Ireland Info: Speaker: John Colreavy, Director Meat Technology Ireland (MTI) ?: 09:55 AM - 10:40 AMExploring future innovation opportunities in fresh meat Info: Panel Discussion 1with panellists: John Murray, Director of Client & Stakeholder Engagement (Bord Bia), Philip Carroll (Chairman, Meat Industry Ireland), Elaine Bourke (NPD & Innovation Director, Kepak Group), Alice Stanton (Professor of Cardiovascular Therapeutics, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences) and Declan Troy (International Secretary of the International Congress of Meat Science and Technology). The session will be chaired by Micol Martinelli, Research, Innovation and Infrastructure, Enterprise Ireland.?: 10:40 AM - 11:10 AMNetworking break ?: 11:10 AM - 11:45 AMSupporting the meat industry: Insights into Teagasc’s research and future pathInfo: Speaker: Ruth Hamill, Principal Meat Research Scientist, Teagasc ?: 11:35 AM - 12:20 PMExploring sustainable innovation in value-added meats and meal solutionsInfo: Panel Discussion 2 with panellists: Karen Byrne (New Business and Innovation Strategist, Dawn Farms), John O’Brien (Managing Director, O'Brien Fine Foods Food Safety), Gail Carroll ( Director Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Building, Food Safety Authority of Ireland) and Karl Walsh (Head of Research, Bioeconomy and Codex, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine) ?: 12:20 PM - 12:30 PMClosing remarks?: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMInteractive showcase followed by lunch - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dublin/meat-matters-shaping-the-future-of-fresh-value-added-and-meal-innovation/100001838129698409 - **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fmeat-matters-shaping-the-future-of-fresh-value-added-and-meal-innovation-tickets-1838129698409 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Dublin - **state**: DN - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre - **lat**: 53.380156 - **long**: -6.335448800000001 - **full address**: Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre, Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre, Dublin, Ireland ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Teagasc (https://allevents.in/org/teagasc/19272501) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d31d5b02815f57040b7ebfb5a3d800994af289fdbc7760e3e7907ffc63c3eefb-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd9aba3-gmir.jpg?v=1767053552 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/15d77517d77b55f9360b6f568c3f98266534d3d034d17df4ffa6c99bdcc8f8ac-rimg-w400-h400-dcdaaba3-gmir.jpg?v=1767053552 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre, Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre, Dublin, Ireland - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Teagasc - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** business, health-wellness, art - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Meat Matters: Shaping the future of fresh, value-added, and meal innovation ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Meat Matters: Shaping the future of fresh, value-added, and meal innovation", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d31d5b02815f57040b7ebfb5a3d800994af289fdbc7760e3e7907ffc63c3eefb-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd9aba3-gmir.jpg?v=1767053552", "startDate": "2026-01-29", "endDate": "2026-01-29", "url": "https://allevents.in/dublin/meat-matters-shaping-the-future-of-fresh-value-added-and-meal-innovation/100001838129698409", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre", "addressLocality": "Dublin", "addressRegion": "DN", "addressCountry": "IE" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "53.380156", "longitude": "-6.335448800000001" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Explore the future of meat at Teagasc Ashtown, connecting industry, research, and policy to drive innovation, safety, and sustainability.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-01-29", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/dublin/meat-matters-shaping-the-future-of-fresh-value-added-and-meal-innovation/100001838129698409" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/dublin/meat-matters-shaping-the-future-of-fresh-value-added-and-meal-innovation/100001838129698409", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Teagasc", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/teagasc/19272501" } ] } ] ```