Cluster groups ‘could boost firms’

CLUSTER groups should be set up to promote small- and medium-sized food businesses in Ireland.

Food marketing consultant Conor Hyde made the call in response to the Food Harvest 2020 medium-term Government strategy for the sector.

He said many of the 209 recommendations outlined in the report are very worthwhile, but the success of innovative approaches emerging in similar markets across Europe should also be examined. Mr Hyde, managing director, Bullseye Food Marketing, said the marketing of the food industry in Ireland would significantly benefit from increased regional co-ordination.