Food and Drink Export Council: Peer-to-peer programme

Build your exporting knowledge and network with peers

The Peer-to-Peer Programme from the Food and Drink Export Council (FDEC) in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland is bringing a panel of food and drink experts, guest speakers, and exhibitors to Cookstown in February 2024.

This free to attend event will help you build your exporting knowledge, provide networking opportunities with peers and allow you to get some valuable exporting tips, from experienced exporters in your sector.

You can expect:

• Free interactive sessions on creating strategic export plans, identifying, and building relationships with distributors, and the Windsor Framework and what this means for your business.
• Hear from business leaders, peers and experts in the food and drink sector to help you grow your exports. With keynote speakers including Joe McDonald, ASDA Northern Ireland, Bronagh Clarke, Kestrel Foods, and Carin Van Leeuwen, a seasoned Commercial Advisor and Private Label Strategist.
• Discover free support from Invest Northern Ireland and the Department for Business and Trade. As well as support available from a range of exhibitors including Mid Ulster Council, the Institute of Exports and International Trade, Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association, InterTradeIreland, Santander and more.
• Enjoy lunch and networking with experienced exporters and experts in the food and drink industry.

Guest panellists and hosts also include representatives from:

• McColgans
• Punjana / Thompsons Tea
• Belfast Distillery Company
• Mackle Snacks
• Linwoods Health Foods
• UK Export Finance
• InterTradeIreland

Event details

• Date: 6 February 2024
• Time: 8.30am – 1.30pm
• Venue: CAFRE Loughry Campus, Cookstown
• Cost: Free

Book your place.

Please note, spaces are limited and subject to DBT and Invest Northern Ireland approval.

First published 24 January 2024