New Limerick Food and Drink producer guide produced
Fifty businesses feature in guide
THE COUNTY’S broad landscape of food producers has been captured in one convenient publication for the first time -Limerick Food and Drink Producer Directory.
It was created by Limerick Food Group and features fifty Limerick food and drink businesses.
It also features a fold-out illustrated map plotting Limerick’s producers and locations.
It features everything from eggs and butter to meat and poultry to tasty treats and lots more, all washed down by Ishka.
Led by Limerick Food Group’s Tom Flavin and Cllr Olivia O’Sullivan, the project is supported by the Limerick Local Enterprise Office (LEO) (and West Limerick Resources LEADER funding.
Cllr O’Sullivan said the idea was conceived during the pandemic when they had a lot more time on their hands for a voluntary project.
“It has taken a long time to get to today so I would like to thank our suppliers for sticking with us, and our funders – the
Limerick LEO and West Limerick Resources Leader – for their patience at each stage of the process.
“Those passionate about local food wear a different lens looking at Limerick, and we are delighted we get to share that with a wider audience now, and let them see the wealth of diversity we have in our food and drink producers. We know there are new food businesses starting all the time and we want to help grow the local market for them so we can sustain as many of these micro, small and medium sized businesses as possible, and help them to grow,” said Cllr O’Sullivan.
Tom Flavin, chef food consultant and owner at Cook and Cleaver healthy readymade meals, said we have fantastic food producers in Limerick.
“This is an opportunity to showcase them all together, it also gives owners and operators of food businesses, chefs and buyers an easy-to-use directory of local food producers.
“We believe this initiative will not only celebrate the vibrant culinary landscape of Limerick, but also foster a stronger sense of community and support among local businesses. Together, we can create a thriving ecosystem where quality, sustainability, and collaboration can thrive,” said Mr Flavin.
Shay Riordan, CEO at West Limerick Resources said one of the key roles of LEADER is to diversify and strengthen the rural economy through initiatives that aim to increase market awareness among a more diverse customer base.
“Limerick Food Group have a strong track record of promoting Limerick’s food heritage, and this directory will provide a new collective marketing approach which will enhance the food landscape and ultimately drive greater consumer interaction with food produced in Limerick,” said Mr Riordan.
Mike Cantwell, head of enterprise at Limerick LEO acknowledged the “immense work” of Cllr O’Sullivan and Mr Flavin in the creation of this directory.
See www.limerick.ie for more information.