Contributor

Orlaigh Matthews, RD

Strategy Food and Beverage Lead - KPMG Ireland
Go To Contributors Articles

Orlaigh graduated with a BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Dublin Institute of Technology and Trinity College Dublin. After working as a clinical dietitian specialising in maternal nutrition, senior nutrition and critical care in a Dublin teaching hospital for several years, Orlaigh brought her nutrition expertise to the food and beverage industry.
post-imgpost-img

The Evolution of Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling

This is a very interesting  article that was first posted in June 2025, and due to its popularity the KHNI would like to draw your attention to this informative read. Over the past decade, the global prevalence of obesity has escalated to alarming levels, prompting significant public health concerns. In 2022, approximately 1 in 8… Read more »

post-imgpost-img

Webinar – Plant Proteins: Overcoming Inherent Hurdles

View “Plant Proteins – Overcoming Inherent Hurdles” sponsored by the Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute at this link. Summary As mainstream consumers become more aware of protein’s benefits in supporting active lifestyles, muscle health, weight wellness and cardiometabolic health, they are fueling demand for protein, and interest in plant proteins is also rising. The market… Read more »

post-imgpost-img

Turning Fussy Young Eaters into Foodies

Author(s): Orlaigh Matthews RNutr

Picky eating can be a barrier to helping children eat a balanced diet, but the strategies in this blog can help children overcome picky eating to become a lover of all foods.