The Food sector is very important to Meath.
There are many supports available to new and existing food producers including funding for eligible businesses:
- Mentoring
- Networking
- Management Development training and promotional opportunities
- In addition, there are programmes that are specifically designed to support businesses in the food sector, as set out below
- Join the Boyne Valley Producers Group here
Our training courses are all listed in our brochure, available here. This includes a range of Food sector courses.
See details of current 2022 training
There is also a handy guide specific for starting a food business that may be helpful. It is available here.
Video summary of supports available to Food & Drink producers available here.
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This learning hub has been designed to support you in developing your food manufacturing businesses from start-up to the growth phase. This is the first step for anyone contemplating starting up a food business |
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This two-day programme designed to help those with a food idea, or those at a very early stage of starting up a food business. It will cover everything from an overview of the Irish food sector to the specifics of starting a food production business. | A training programme aimed at supporting and nurturing start-up food businesses. An initiative with Bord Bia and SuperValu, providing a consistent level of food marketing knowledge to new and early-stage food business owners. |