Food Academy Programme recently launched
TU Dublin, SuperValu and Local Enterprise Office have launched a new course to provide entrepreneurs with essential skills and knowledge
Print8 April 2025
The Food Academy Programme was recently launched by Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), SuperValu and the Local Enterprise Office (LEO).
The programme is ‘aimed at food and drink entrepreneurs, to advance their skills and knowledge regarding being successful within the industry’.
Food and drink sector
The course has been launched as part of the Food Academy Programme to help address the sector’s growing demands.
Successful programme applicants will have the opportunity to trial their products at local SuperValu stores.
SuperValu currently has over 300 Food Academy producers in-store and has collectively surpassed €260 million in retail sales since the programme’s inauguration in 2013.
Food Academy Programme
Peter Burke TD, minister for enterprise, tourism and employment, said: “The Irish food and drink industry is a hugely important one in terms of economic contribution, with exports in this sector valued at €17 billion 2024”.
Dr Deirdre Lillis, president of TU Dublin, said: “The result is a programme that will provide participants with the tools they need to take their businesses to a larger national stage”.
Luke Hanlon, managing director of SuperValu, said: “The strength and growth of Irish food producers is key to driving economic growth and fostering innovation within Ireland’s food and drink sector”.
The Food Academy Programme is open for applications until April 11th and can be done here.
Read more: Minister Calleary launches 2025 SuperValu TidyTowns competition
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