Training & Mentoring

This two day short programme has been designed for those with a food manufacturing/processing idea or those at a very early stage of set up, with their food business. The objective is to provide participants with base knowledge of what is involved in setting up a food business. It will provide participants with information which will allow them to avoid the pit falls normally associated with this journey.

At SuperValu we are the biggest supporter of local producers in Ireland because we believe in local. Now we have taken this a step further by joining forces with Bord Bia and the Local Enterprise Office Network to create the Food Academy Programme. Food Academy works with and nurtures small businesses through their journey from start up to getting their products on our shelves.

Food Industry Training Courses Services include: Food Science and Technology Accredited Courses, Speciality Food Production Accredited Course, Management Development Accredited Programmes, Short Courses/Workshops, Tailor-made Training

This course is for individuals who are starting a speciality food business and also for those involved in this sector including producers, retailers, culinary specialists, buyers, food designers and journalists.

Ireland's agri-food industry is a key component to our modern economy. UCC has a national and international reputation for provision of quality education in the Food Area and has state of the art facilities.

A guide with information to assist growers, producers and other food entrepreneurs who wish to sell through Farmers’ Markets, Farm Shops and Box Schemes in Ireland