Here at LEO Mayo, we are getting lots of ideas and suggestions as well as challenges from food producers, since the start of the current crisis.

We thought it would be helpful to get a group together online by video Thursday 16th April at 16.30 for 1 hour (we will send you details of how to log in on before the event)

While we will have experts online to handle queries, this is going to be more about, the Mayo food community sharing tips and knowledge. Ideally we will focus on helping each other, and pinpointing opportunities. A short and snappy event. 

To keep things manageable we will set a limit of 50 participants for this video call. There is no charge, but you do need to reserve your space.

So far the following contributors will be online:

• Elaine Moyles, A/Head of Enterprise Local Enterprise Office Mayo will provide an update on LEO and other supports in relation to Covid-19 impact in the food sector
• Carmel Biggane of Supervalu will outline what’s happening at retail level and where might food opportunities lie
• With online food sales up 10 fold, Amazon seller John Jenkins will help us understand where the opportunities are  
• Former Investment Banker, Yvonne Scully will help us understand “Business continuity, cash flow management and bank schemes” with the latest up to date information
• Food expert James Burke has been working with dozens of producers and will summarise some of the opportunities and experiences he is seeing emerging with others.  James will also facilitate the call.