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Food Starter Programme

Specifics of starting a Food Production Business

The LEO SYOB Programme offers in-depth training, expert guidance, networking support, and resource access to aspiring entrepreneurs. Anyone with a business idea can join. Apply through local LEO office. Benefits: business knowledge, skills, confidence, networking, and success odds.

Who is it for?

  • Those at a very early stage of starting up a food business

What do you get?

  • The Food Starter programme is an online 4 x 1/2-day programme 
     
  • It will cover everything from an overview of the Irish food sector to the specifics of starting a food production business.
     

What can it be used for?

  • getting a comprehensive overview of the Irish food industry, as well as detailed guidance on launching a food production business
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