Food Academy

Get training and mentorship in various areas for your food business

This programme provides you with essential knowledge about starting a food business in Ireland and a unique opportunity to sell your product through one of Ireland’s leading retailers.

Who is it for?

Food and drink businesses that want to grow their operations and sell their products with major Irish retailers.

You might be eligible if:

You are a food and beverage business that already has a product, tested it in the market, and is now looking to scale up
Your business is beyond the initial start-up period of 18 months

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

What do you get?

Workshops and training sessions on topics like marketing, branding, sales, finance, and food safety
Mentoring sessions and support from an experienced Food & Drinks consultant
Networking opportunities to connect with other food and drink entrepreneurs
A potential pitching opportunity with store owners

What can it be used for?

Acquiring essential knowledge of critical aspects of the food and drink business
Receiving personalised guidance and support
Building a network, learning from your peers and finding collaboration opportunities
Securing retail opportunities

Get your personalised consultation

Need advice? Speak with one of our expert Hub advisors to learn more about this support and discover how it could benefit your business.

Call us on (01) 727 2100 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) Email your enquiry Start a live chat Request a callback from a consultant

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