Irish Diet And Food Industry Flashcards
What are the reasons for irish agri food success
Climate and landscape
Coast
History and culture
Gov agencies
What are the major food exports
Meat Dairy Seafood Beverages Prepared food
What are they major food imports
Meat
Dairy
Seafood prepared food
What does teagasc do
Agriculture and food development authority Ireland
Offers training and advice eg on sustainable breeding
Main provider of further education in food horticulture, agriculture and forestry
What does bord bia do
Promotes sale of irish food drinks and horticulture
Offers marketing services to irish food and drink manufacturers issues bord bia quality mark on meat eggs and horticulture
Runs origin green initiative to enable manufacturers to demonstrate commitment to environmental sustainability in ireland and abroad
What does vord iascaigh mhara do
Responsible for developing irish marine fishing and aquaculture industries
Provides advice to fishers on new fishing and farming opportunities
Works with national fisheries colleges to run courses that promote careers in irish catching fish farming and seafood processing sectors
Developes a range of info on health benefits of fish in order to raise awareness and increase consumption
What does enterprise ireland do
Responsible for the growth and development of irish enterprise at home and on world markets
Works in partnership with irish entrepreneurs to establish or expand businesses through the provision of advice mentoring and grants
What does the department of health do
Enforces food legislation through the FSAI
Developes health promotion strategies in conjunction with the HSE
developes food safety policies
What are speciality foods
niche high qualityfoods produced in limited quantities by small businesses using artisan techniques
What are the advantages of small businesses and hoke enterprises
Provide a large amount of direct employment and jobs in food management, manufacturing, marketing and advertising
Provides indirect employment as businesses must source ingredients and supplies from suppliers
Enhance irelands international reputation of producers of high quality food and drinks
Examples of speciality foods
Ice cream Chocolate Confectionary Beverages Bakes goods Preserves
Where provides careers opportunities
St angelas sligo - home ec
Teagasc agricultural colleges - degrees in areas of food, farm management and horticulture
Failte ireland - offers degrees ect in local institutes of technology in areas of travel, tourism, hospitality and bar management
Universities and institutes of technology - degrees in nutrition food tech culinary arts and food science
What aids and grants did nobó take part in
Priming grant from their local enterprise office
Took part in food works run by bord bia, enterprise ireland and teagasc
Completed supervalu food academy set up by local enterprise and bord bia
