Food producers create forum to ‘come together and grow business’

Artisan food companies in Cork and Kerry are joining forces to promote their wares and build on current employment levels.

More than 200 key players in the Munster food sector are to come together for the inaugural Cork/Kerry food forum in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork, on Oct 1. The event is organised by Bord Bia, Cork County and City Enterprise Boards, Kerry Enterprise Board, and Cork County Council.

Michael Hanley, CEO of West Cork Enterprise Board, said: “The food production sector has long been a focus of the Cork and Kerry Enterprise Boards so it makes perfect sense to host a joint event where producers from both sides of the border can come together and learn to grow their businesses.