Farming special - Day 4: Food Academy scheme to help create 150 jobs

A reported 200 small food businesses will benefit from the second Food Academy Start programme announced yesterday by Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

Organisers said the programme will result in the creation of a further 150 jobs, after the participants secure retail sales worth €5m with SuperValu.

The joint initiative by Bord Bia, SuperValu, and the Local Enterprise Offices, helos producers grow their businesses through a workshop and mentoring system.