14/06/2026
📈 Launching Summer 2026: The Food Starter Programme for Aspiring Food Entrepreneurs
Calling all Fingal-based food creators and early-stage food producers! If you are within the first 24 months of starting a food or drink manufacturing venture, we have the ultimate industry-led roadmap for you. 🧀📱
We are hosting our comprehensive Food Starter Programme this August. Delivered by the expert team at James Burke & Associates, these interactive, full-day workshops are designed to equip you with the specialized tools, templates, and best practice sheets needed to succeed in a highly competitive market.
The Details:
⏰ When: Saturday, 15th August and Saturday, 29th August (08:30 to 16:00).
📍 Where: In person at the Clayton Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin.
👥 Suitability: This programme is tailor-made for food and drink manufacturing. Please note it is not suitable for cafes, restaurants, or food-service operations.
Your Learning Journey:
✅ Market Validation: Learn how to conduct deep-dive market research and a food business feasibility study.
✅ Financial Controls: Master product costing, margin management, and financial planning.
✅ Supply Chain: Understand logistics, distribution, and how to pick your right retail channels.
✅ Brand Identity: Define your unique market positioning and communicate your key brand messages.
Boost your chances of securing a future place on the Food Academy by mastering the fundamentals with us first.
👉 Secure your kitchen's future and register today: https://www.localenterprise.ie/fingal/training-events/online-bookings/food-starter-programme/food-starter-programme-summer-2026.html