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Enforcement of food laws
The Framework Agreement outlines the remit of the Food Standards Agency to supervise and monitor local authority enforcement.
Food and feed hygiene for farmers and growers
Guidance for farmers and growers on hygiene, and food and feed health and safety legislation.
Running a craft brewery - Whitewater Brewing Company (video)
How Whitewater Brewing Company expanded from a small farm brewery to a larger-scale operation that exports around the world.
Support for craft breweries, cideries and distilleries
Find advice and support for craft beer and spirit producers in Northern Ireland from agencies such as Invest NI, Tourism NI, NIFDA and CAMRA.
Waste options for breweries, cideries and distilleries
How to dispose of brewery and distillery waste, and reuse it for animal feed, fertiliser and other environmentally-friendly purposes.
Start a craft brewery, cidery or distillery
Key considerations for a new brewery or distillery, including market research, planning and finance.
Selling craft beer, cider and spirits
How to sell your craft alcohol product, including channels to market and how to promote your drink.
Craft cider making in Northern Ireland
The history of cider making in Northern Ireland, the current industry and what defines craft cider.
Alcohol labelling rules
Introduction to the rules for labelling alcohol products, including a list of all the information required to be on the label.
Decide whether to lease or buy assets
The pros and cons of leasing and buying outright.
Marketing your franchise opportunity
Deciding who you want to franchise with and how to advertise and promote your business to attract potential franchisees.
Stopping self-employment
What you need to do and who to contact at HM Revenue & Customs when you stop being self-employed.
Advantages and challenges of exporting to France
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in France.
Sectoral opportunities in France
There are a number of sectors that could potentially offer some opportunities to Northern Ireland companies.
Running a food business from home – Lily Pink Bakery
Claire Magowan, founder of Lily Pink Bakery, discusses the challenges, rewards, and practicalities of running her food business from home.
Starting a food business - Bodega Bagels
Steven Orr, co-founder of Bodega Bagels, explains how they started their business.
What to expect from a food safety inspection
Overview of the processes for food safety inspections, including what happens and what you must do.
Inform customers of calories and allergens with MenuCal
Free online tool to help food businesses identify and inform customers of allergens and calories for menu items.
Your responsibilities for food safety
Measures you must take to make sure food produced by your business is safe to eat.
Comply with food safety regulations
Find guidance, information and best practice on complying with food safety regulations.