The Wexford Food Producers Network
The Wexford Food Producers Network was founded in 2011 and provides a centralised member led and member representative organisation with a core remit to promote and support the business of Wexford Food and Drink.
The organisation has over fifty members who are Wexford based Sole Traders, Micro Enterprises, SME’s and Large companies. Their continued aim is to support Wexford Food and Drink producers, to build a sustainable food industry and to contribute significantly to the Irish economy on a local, regional, national and international level through the export markets.
The Wexford Food Producers Network has a Business Partnership category of professional affiliation which allows companies who want to support and align with Wexford’s Food and Drink production sector, to join the network.
The Wexford Food Producers Network is recognised and supported by Wexford County Council, Local Enterprise Office Wexford and Wexford Local Development.
The Wexford Food Producers Network engages with County Wexford Chamber, Visit Wexford and Failte Ireland on an annual basis to support the development and promotion of Wexford’s Food & Drinks sector.
FBD Insurance is the ‘Preferred Insurance Partner’ of The Wexford Food Producers Network.
It is vital for us all to support our local food producers, for the sake of building a sustainable food industry and to support the families who depend on these businesses.
We have approximately 50 members at the moment, ranging from a one person start up to large exporters – there is plenty for all members to learn from each other.
We acknowledge shops, restaurants, cafés and hotels who make special efforts to support local producers through our Official Supporters programme.
Wexford has long held an enviable reputation for food excellence, being hailed as the “model county: for its farming and food production innovations.
Testimonials
We’ve been members of the Wexford Food Family since 2011. The benefits that we’ve got over the years are huge. A conversation with another member at a meeting has often delivered the solution to a problem. We’ve teamed up with fellow members at different activities and courses, we’ve got great inspiration from the market study trips and definitely some of our listings have come through the Official Supporters programme. We would say every producer should be a member and to get the benefits out of the group you need to get involved.
Tom & Laura Sinnott, Wexford Home Preserves