It has been just eight weeks since Ian O’Rourke’s daughter Sadie was born. Adding to the exhaustion, O’Rourke was also in the middle of launching his own business with his brother-in-law, called RYSE Chocolate. “It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster,” he laughs.  “But it is also great. Sadie is flying, and we’re getting into more of a rhythm.” RYSE Chocolate is also taking off after securing distribution with 120 Daybreak and 100 Spar stores nationwide, and more locations in the pipeline.  Europe’s first caffeinated chocolate bar, RYSE is the equivalent of drinking a double espresso, but with the taste…

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