DG Foods were among the businesses devasted by the fire in the Tycor Business Centre. It was from their unit there that the DG Foods story started two decades ago and where they continued to store their supplies and large-scale deliveries.

DG Foods Owner: Andrew Hepburn

Speaking at a special customer appreciation Outdoor Broadcast today with The Big Breakfast Blaa, owner Andrew Hepburn spoke about the moment he realised the fire was going to change the lives of so many business owners in Waterford. Standing outside the building, in his own words, 'watching it burn,' he knew DG Foods would never operate from that location again.

Insurance Cover

Adding to the heartbreak was the realisation that the insurance cover on the premises was not going to cover the cost of the loss, not even nearly. Andrew and his family are still counting the cost of the fire to their business, estimated to be north of €400,000 and yet his biggest fear was for his staff and their jobs. Today was about making a conscious decision to move forward, as a family and as a business. With the help of the community, DG Foods and Press Coffee are moving forwards, forever changed but firmly rooted in community. Play to listen back in full. Keep up to date on all the latest from The Big Breakfast Blaa with Ollie and Dymphna from 6am until 10am daily.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.