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Food tourism opportunities for producers
Food tourism opportunities for food producers in Northern Ireland.
What products do ecodesign requirements apply to?
The ecodesign requirements affect producers, suppliers and importers of this list of energy-related products.
Food allergies, food intolerances and labelling
Why food operators need to be aware of food allergies and intolerances, and how to put in place best practice.
Advisory support for food and drink businesses
Sources of advice for businesses in the Northern Ireland food and drink industry.
Risk management process
Risk management process involves five crucial steps that can help you identify, assess and mitigate risks to your business
How novel foods are assessed
What the compulsory pre-market safety assessment for novel foods covers and how to get authorisation for novel food.
Pesticides and food safety
Introduction to how pesticides are regulated and pesticide residue levels are monitored in food.
What are novel foods?
Overview of novel foods and technologies, why they're developed, and the regulations that control their use.
Nanotechnology in food
An explanation of nanotechnology, and how it's regulated when used in the production of food and food products.
Regulation of novel foods
Overview of the foods, ingredients and food processes covered by the Novel Foods Regulation, and what may be exempt from the regulation.
Cloning and novel foods
Food produced from cloned animals is considered novel and requires pre-market approval.
Business growth through acquisition, mergers and partnerships
Understand the power of partnerships in business and how to use acquisitions, joint ventures and mergers to grow your company.
Planning for business growth (video)
Watch our short video tutorial to find out how to carry out a business review and prepare your business for growth.
Product development strategy
How to create a product development strategy and use tactics such as brand expansion to increase your sales and market share.
Market development strategy
How to create a market development strategy and use pricing, distribution and promotional tactics to increase your sales and market share.
Market penetration strategy
Understand what market penetration is, how to measure it and tactics to use to help you gain market share or grow revenue through sales.
Financing for business growth
Introduction to financial planning for growth, including equity, venture capital and funding from business angels.
Business assets
Introduction to business assets, including keeping asset records, valuing assets, selling assets and asset protection.
Improve the way your business operates (video)
Video explaining how to change the way your business operates to improve performance.
Difference between assets and liabilities
Assets are resources that you own, while liabilities are obligations that you have – the difference between them is your equity in the company.