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Backyard on the Road “Buyer Focus”

March 20, 2024 by Irish Food Awards

The Backyard on the Road was back again this Spring. As always it was a space to hear from industry experts, both in learning presentations and discussion panels and network with your fellow food & drink producers. This year’s sessions are focussed on the buying process….

Sessions covered…

  • Understanding the Buying Process
  • Distribution & Routes to Market
  • New Product Development

Plus…

  • Dealing with Buyers
  • Research & Meeting preparation
  • Negotiation & maintaining the relationship

Speakers will include our mentors Annie Dunne (The Art of Grate Food), Brian McDermott and Malachy O’Connor (Food First Consulting) who will be delivering presentations as well as chatting with panellists representing buyers from across the industry (retail & food service) including Aldi, Holland & Barrett, Lidl, Marks & Spencers, Odaios Foods, Sysco Foods, Tesco alongside Bank of Ireland and Bord Bia

Update…

This event has now taken place and was a sell out event. If you missed it on the day you can sign up to follow up content, to register to receive this content drop us a line to events@irishfoodawards.com

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