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The 315° Foods Network has organised a variety of events for
its members, ranging from regional networking events, attendance at
national and international food fairs/events, to international visits to
'best practice' food producing regions.
Some details are set out below. |
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"THE TASTE OF SUCCESS" |
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High Profile Seminar for Local Food Businesses |
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Local speciality food producers are getting the chance to learn from Ireland’s most successful food industry executives in an upcoming seminar in June. The 315 Foods Accel Project is made of a group of over 40 SME’s operating in the counties of Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo and Cavan. 315 Foods is holding a major seminar in the Slieve Russell Hotel on 13th June aimed at providing local food producers with effective growth and marketing strategies for their businesses, with a focus on the local and national markets The keynote speaker is Michael Carey, Chairman of Jacobs Fruitfield and winner of the 2005 Ernst & Young Industry Entrepreneur of the Year, and he will be joined by Peter Ward, Ireland’s leading artisan food producer. |
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Best Practice Visits |
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IFEX, Belfast
A 315° Food group stand was organised for IFEX, Ireland's showcase food trade exhibition, which was held in Belfast in April 2004. Produce of some seventeen food producers in the region were exhibited, and seven member firms visited the show and were able to view their own products exhibited under the 315° umbrella.
Best Practice Visit to Foodex/Meatex Exhibition, Birmingham
A group of 14 people attended from 315° Foods in March 2004.
As well as attendance at the event, the group also visited Food and Drink Net, an existing local food producer network established more than four years ago, and with more than 100 members currently.
Best Practice Visit to SIAL, Paris
SIAL is one of the world's top 5 international food events, and is held every two years in Paris. A group of 20 from 315° Foods travelled to SIAL in October 2004.
Best Practice Visit to Boston, November 2004
A group of six participated in a best practice visit to Boston in November 2004.
The group visited Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall, home of the Quincy Food Halls which have an international reputation as showcasing the most modern and innovative concepts in specialist food retailing. Quincy Market is the most popular tourist destination in Boston, and the group met with new owner-managers and entrepreneurs and gained exposure to new products, markets trends and innovations. As well as the Market, the group visited a range of multiple and symbol group supermarkets, ranging from upper end/organic and health focused outlets to convenience stores. A networking dinner was also held for the travelling group.
Best Practice Visit to Amsterdam, March 2005
A group of 12 attended the Best Practice Visit to Amsterdam in March 2005. A local consultant was used to identify appropriate visits for participants, and to prepare tailored itineraries. Each participant made up to six separate visits to (or meetings with) relevant factories, producers, stores and outlets, potential customers and buyers.
Best Practice Visit to Parma, Italy, May 2005
A group of ten participated in the network visit to Parma in Italy, which took place in May 2005. The BPV programme included a networking dinner in Parma, a formal welcome and introduction from the Parma Chamber of Commerce, presentations from local representatives of the Prosciutto Di Parma Consortia, the Chamber of Commerce and An Bord Bia, retail audits of specialty food outlets, a visit to the Parma Food Market, visits to several manufacturers, and time for individual meetings and introductions.
Best Practice Visit to Provence, France, September 2005
Finally, a group of 9 participated in a best practice visit to Provence in France, in September 2005. Activities included attendance at Foire International 2005 (a Trade Fair with a dedicated food hall), visits to Aix en Provence Markets (Place des Pecheurs & Place d'hotel de Ville), several retail audits, and specific site visits and meetings.
Supported under the INTERREG Programme. |
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"Taste of West Cork" Food Fair |
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Four member firms travelled to the Taste of West Cork Food Fair in September 2005. The fair was a follow on to a successful first-time event held in 2004, and is essentially a showpiece initiative to build on the achievements of local food producers and tourism providers in establishing the region's strong reputation for quality food and hospitality. It is designed to emphasise excellence and environmental quality and to reflect positive local characteristics such as the richness of the area's heritage, culture and landscape. |
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"Facilitating Innovation in Functional Foods" Conference, Enniskillen |
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This conference was organised as part of a wider initiative aimed at enhancing innovation in the food sector throughout Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Republic. Five members of 315° Foods attended, with at least one exhibiting products as part of the event. |
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"Independent's Day" Conference, Belfast |
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A group of 6 members attended the "Independent's Day" Conference held in Belfast in October. This event focused on the needs of independent retailers and the market opportunities that may exist for food producers in the face of the proliferation of multiples. |
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Kinsale Conference and Visit to Fuchsia |
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A group of 3 members jointly attended the "Making Local Food Work for You" Conference in Kinsale, Co Cork, which addressed, amongst other things,
- an overview of the Irish local food sector - quality, consumer appeal, availability etc;
- a discussion of key considerations in developing local food opportunities;
- ideas for creating retail propositions based around local food;
- details of a number of local food initiatives for retailers from Ireland and the UK.
The trip incorporated a networking dinner with representatives of the well-known and successful Fuchsia food network and brand in West Cork. As well as the direct experience of the Fuchsia brand and network in the region, members were also exposed to a range of buyers and suppliers at the conference. |
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Programme Launch, Cavan |
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315° Foods was formally launched by the Minister for State Noel Treacy at the Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan in April 2004. The launch was organised as a major promotional and showcase event and was attended by a range of participants and regional and national stakeholders. More than 600 guests attended.
The event also involved a "Food Fair" and guests were able to sample a wide range of produce from the North West region. Demonstrations were given by renowned chef Neven Maguire, and John McKenna, another widely respected food expert, gave advice and promotional support to producers and guests. There was significant and very positive local and national press coverage, and thirty-three food producers exhibited at the event, including many who were already members and many who have since joined. |
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