Leveraging Innovation for Food Business Success: Teagasc

Building a sustainable and scalable food, drink or ingredients business is a huge challenge. By leveraging the expertise and resources offered by Teagasc, Bord Bia and Enterprise Ireland, Food Works allows entrepreneurs to prepare their businesses for success in a dynamic market. 

In this article, Ciara McDonagh , Head of Food Industry Development at Teagasc, shares the role Teagasc plays offering invaluable support to participants of the Food Works programme, providing the technical expertise and resources needed to drive success.

Fostering Food Innovation

As the national body providing research, advisory and training services to the agri-food sector, Teagasc plays a pivotal role in fostering food innovation in Ireland. Our commitment to sustainable, safe, and high-quality food production helps position Irish food producers to meet the evolving demands of both domestic and international markets.

Key Support Areas 

Through the Food Works programme, Teagasc offers access to a comprehensive range of  resources designed to support food businesses at every stage of development. Our tailored solutions help companies innovate, optimise, and bring high-quality products to market. Key services include: 

• Product Formulation and Development: Formulation and Development: Our experts assist in creating innovative and appealing products that meet consumer preferences and market demands. 

• Scaling and testing: We provide access to R&D and testing facilities in Dublin and Cork, allowing businesses to scale up production, experiment with new packaging formats, and assess product quality. 

• Process Optimisation: We help businesses streamline their production processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability. 

Through these services, Teagasc helps food entrepreneurs and businesses thrive in a competitive and dynamic marketplace. 

By investing in innovation, building a strong team, and availing of expert guidance, participants in Food Works can drive sustainable growth and create a lasting impact in the food industry. 

This advice from Ciara and our other experts from Enterprise Ireland and Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board can be watched on the Food Works 10 at 10 podcast series - https://www.foodworksireland.ie/podcast/  

Applications for the 2025 Food Works programme close on November 29th, 2024.   

Head to https://bit.ly/48a3tU0 to learn more and apply!  

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