Additional funding secured to support sustainability in the food and drink sector!

AHFES has secured additional funding to support sustainability within the food and drink sector.

The AHFES programme has to date provided extensive training and mentoring to food and drink SMEs across the Atlantic Area regions of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales, France, Spain, and Portugal.

The additional funding of over €235,000 is aimed at the sustainability component of food manufacturing, and to help provide further training and support services for SMEs, helping them to analyse their current status and formulating recommendations for action towards incorporating sustainability practices.

Speaking on behalf of the partnership, Michael Bell, Executive director Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association says the AHFES project has delivered considerable benefits to the participating companies.

“We hope that this additional funding will encourage other SMEs to consider implications and possible opportunities from sustainability for their companies,” Michael said. “The project adopts a practical approach and highlights both the benefits and challenges that need to be considered. We hope that it will be the first point of reference for SMEs who are looking at building their business to reflect the new eco-friendly and sustainable approach.”

For media enquiries please contact the representative partner in your area.

Ana Felgueiras (Clusaga)’ europa@clusaga.org

Blandine FORTIN (Valorial)’ blandine.fortin@pole-valorial.fr

Jane Walsh (NUI Galway)’ jane.walsh@nuigalway.ie

André Mota andre.mota@colab4food.com

Paula Hafner (EIT Food) paula.hafner@eitfood.eu

Susana Jesus (INSA) Susana.jesus@insa.min-saude.pt

Susana Caio (InovCluster)’ susanacaio@inovcluster.pt

Harry Hamilton harry@nifda.co.uk

Noelia Dosil Mayán (Clusaga)’ industria@clusaga.org