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Nick Rabbitts, 10 May
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.
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“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.