Business incubation units to aid food sector

A DOZEN new business incubation units are to be established in Co Cork to help promote the indigenous food sector.

The units will be provided by Cork County Enterprise Boards in conjunction with the county council and will be located in Carrigaline, Fermoy, Skibbereen and Ballincollig.

Fitted to Irish and EU food safety standards, the facilities are 1,000 sq. ft each and will be rented at below market rates to 12 short-listed food businesses.