Celebrating best of artisan food in Mallow

Ireland’s artisan or speciality food sector is worth in excess of €615 million, with some 350 producers employing more than 3,000 people.

The emergence of the sector, supported by growing consumer demand for niche products and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, has generated many new small food companies.

Most are owner-managed, frequently have a farming basis, and produce diverse products, with high potential for innovation.