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Food & Drink

Ireland's food and drink sector is world-renowned for its quality, but rising costs, labour shortages, and supply chain issues are also making it hard for producers. To cope, businesses like yours are finding ways to improve their efficiency and sustainability, develop innovative products and invest in training.

 

Here, you can find a wide range of supports to help, as well as advice on managing energy costs, training your workforce, and navigating regulations. Contact our Hub team today and we'll find the right support to help make your business stronger and more adaptable.

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Featured food and drink supports


Here are some of the most popular Food and Drink supports.

Explore supports best suited for businesses in the Food and Drink industry.

Taste 'n' Tell

Reduce the risks of innovation by evaluating your newest food or drink products

This tool evaluates and validates your food or drink product. It’s provided by a certified research agency–available in Ireland and internationally.

Training & Programmes

Origin Green Academy

Sustainability Guidance & Training Programmes

The Origin Green Academy supports Irish food, drink, and horticulture businesses to develop industry leading sustainability/ESG talent and the sustainability skills required to achieve ambitious emissions reductions across the sector, accelerate their sustainability progress, and meet the expectations of global consumers and legislative requirements

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CMS (Commercial Marketing Strategy)

Develop your own market-ready strategies to grow your business

The Bord Bia Commercial Marketing Strategy helps food and drink businesses create marketing plans–with marketing tools and resources–for brand visibility and growth. 

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Food Works

Ireland’s food and drink start-up accelerator programme

This support helps early-stage food and drink companies prepare for global growth and attract investment through resources and expert guidance.

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Learning Zone

Knowledge and tools for food and drink businesses to stay competitive

The Learning Zone is a digital platform that aims to help food and drink businesses improve their work processes and find new opportunities.

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Food Academy

Get training and mentorship in various areas for your food business

This programme provides you with essential knowledge about starting a food business in Ireland and a unique opportunity to sell your product through one of Ireland’s leading retailers.

Food and drink businesses that want to grow their operations and sell their products with major Irish retailers.

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are a food and beverage business that already has a product, tested it in the market, and is now looking to scale up
  • Your business is beyond the initial start-up period of 18 months 

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Training & Programmes

Priming Grant

Get funding to start your business

The early stages are the hardest for small businesses. This support reduces the financial burden of starting a business to increase your chances of growth and success.

For businesses that need assistance with the initial costs of starting a business.

You might be eligible if: 

  • You employ up to 10 people
  • You have been operating for up to 18 months 

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Grants & Funding

Food Research, Advice and Training

Advice, consultancy and training in a range of technical activities

Teasgasc provides advice, consultancy and training in a broad range of technical activities including product and process development, plant facilities, compliance with legislation and codes of practice, food safety and quality management systems.

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are an owner or manager seeking to upskill.
  • You are an entrepreneur interested in starting a food business and seeking advice and training.
  • You are an established food company that wants to improve the skills and knowledge of their workforce.
  • You are a start-up food business that requires foundational training.

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Advice & Mentoring

Think Digital

Create digital marketing strategies with expert guidance

This program helps food and drink businesses use digital tools, improve their online presence, and access tailored digital training for the food and drink industry.

Food and drink businesses that need support to develop a digital marketing strategy and learn how to use online channels effectively.

You may be eligible if: 

  • You are a Bord Bia client

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

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CMS (Commercial Marketing Strategy)

Develop your own market-ready strategies to grow your business

The Bord Bia Commercial Marketing Strategy helps food and drink businesses create marketing plans–with marketing tools and resources–for brand visibility and growth. 

Food or drink businesses that need support building their strategy for growth, at home or in export markets.

You may be eligible if: 

  • You are a Bord Bia client

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

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Key Customer Management

Build better relationships with your most important customers

This support helps your teams find opportunities for mutual growth to improve customer experiences.

Food and drink businesses that want to improve their customer relationships.

You may be eligible if: 

  • You are a Bord Bia client

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

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Innovation Capability

Bring new food and drink ideas to life

This programme teaches food and drink businesses to innovate for growth by incorporating innovation into all aspects of the business.

Food or drink businesses that need help coming up with innovative ideas.

You may be eligible if: 

  • You are a Bord Bia client

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

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Learning Zone

Knowledge and tools for food and drink businesses to stay competitive

The Learning Zone is a digital platform that aims to help food and drink businesses improve their work processes and find new opportunities.

Food and drink businesses that want to self-learn key marketing and export trade principles.

You may be eligible if: 

  • You are a Bord Bia client

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

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Category Management

Improve the way you pitch and propose to your customers

This support helps food and drink businesses use data and insights to show the value of their products during customer discussions.

Food or drink businesses looking to grow their sales. 

You may be eligible if: 

  • You are a Bord Bia client

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

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Brand Forum

Improve your marketing skills to grow your food or drinks brand

This learning platform helps food or drink businesses build better brands by sharing thought leadership and best-practice marketing tools.

Food or drink businesses aiming to develop a new brand or are already building it amongst consumers.

You may be eligible if: 

  • You are a Bord Bia client

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

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