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Collaboration Local Projects Food Sector. Ballyhoura Development Ltd & Teagasc Ms Claire Horgan Food Enterprise Officer. Background – Food Strategy. Objectives Revive, Enhance and Support the Food Heritage of the region
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Collaboration Local ProjectsFood Sector Ballyhoura Development Ltd & Teagasc Ms Claire Horgan Food Enterprise Officer www.nrn.ie
Background – Food Strategy • Objectives • Revive, Enhance and Support the Food Heritage of the region • Design a support structure in line with ambitions of operators in each sector • Provide links between food operators and relevant state development agencies • Attract Food Entrepreneurs from within and outside the Ballyhoura region • Support the establishment of Ballyhoura as the ‘heart of Irish food’ in conjunction with private and public interested parties • Brand the food sector strategy under Ballyhoura brand under set guidelines
Working with Teagasc • Support, Advice & Guidance • For Our Clients – product, process & packaging development • For local Farmers Markets & Festivals • For BDL : Brand Development, Food Enterprise Infrastructure • Product Development Trials • Client Focussed Targeted Training Courses • Artisan Food Business Course • Introduction to Yoghurt Production • Introduction to Vegetable Production • Direct Selling Course
Example – Direct Selling Training • Topics Covered • Details of Direct Selling routes • Food Safety Regulations & Product Liability Legislation • Product Development, Fittings & Equipment • The Business Aspects of Direct Selling • The Key Elements of Personal Selling • Project/ Assignment
Thank You! Claire Horgan Ballyhoura Development Ltd chorgan@ballyhoura.org