Food Business Programmes from the LEO
The Digital School of Food was launched in April 2020, and is aimed at those who are just starting out in the food business. This free six-part online course is designed to take you, as a new food business entrepreneur, from Idea to Development. The six modules are detailed here, and include mandatory areas of exploration for the two-day workshop-based Food Starter Programme
Learn more, and register your place on the course, here
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The Food Starter Programme is an extremely popular two-day workshop for food entrepreneurs, who have taken steps to develop their product and are familiar with fundamentals of running a business. Geared towards those in the first 24 months of business, participants will have some experience, or will have completed a Start Your Own Business programme with the LEO before embarking upon the Food Starter Programme
Register your interest for the programme here
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The Food Academy Programme has been developed by Bord Bia, Super Valu, and the Local Enterprise Offices since 2013, and provides a platform for food producers to successfully get to market. It is necessary to successfully complete the Food Starter Programme before moving onto the Food Academy programme. In it, you will learn to understand pricing, margins, food packaging and safety, and learn how to pitch and prepare your marketing plan. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch to Super Valu, for trial in local stores.
Currently, registration for Food Academy is closed, but please contact your LEO to express your interest
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Other Programmes for Established Food Producers
Grow with Aldi
Kick Start with Lidl