Programme Agenda

10:00am - 11:00am | Product Development

• Understanding the product development process
• Improving existing products
• Scaling up for commercial production
• 45-minute presentation followed by 15-minute Q&A

11:00am - 12:00pm | Legal Labelling

• Food labelling regulations and requirements
• Common labelling issues and how to avoid them
• Preparing your product for retail markets
• 45-minute presentation followed by 15-minute Q&A

From 12:00pm | One-to-One Food Technologist Consultations

Participants will have the opportunity to avail of an individual mentoring session with a Food Technologist to discuss their specific product, challenges and next steps. These consultations will be scheduled directly between participants and the Food Technologist following the webinar.

Exclusive Follow-Up Site Visit to BIA Innovator Campus (Date to be confirmed)

Following the programme, participants will be invited to attend a site visit to the BIA Innovator Campus, Athenry, where they will have the opportunity to:

• Tour state-of-the-art food production facilities
• Learn about product development and scale-up supports
• Explore incubation and commercial manufacturing opportunities
• Understand how the campus can support your food business growth
• Discover whether the facility could be the ideal location to produce and commercialise your food products

Who Should Attend?

This programme is suitable for:

• Pre-start and early-stage food businesses
• Artisan food producers
• Existing food businesses developing new products
• Food companies looking to scale production and enter new markets

Places are limited. Early booking is recommended. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical expert advice, improve product readiness, and explore the next steps for growing your food business