A solutions driven agri-food consultancy working with the entire food chain.

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Our consultants offer over 40 years of success in the Agri-Food Industry. Find out how their experience can help move your project forward.

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The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is a government department in the Northern Ireland Executive, the devolved administration for Northern Ireland. The minister with overall responsibility for the department is the Minister o
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is a multi-disciplinary organisation with c650 staff involved in high technology research and development, diagnostic and analytical testing for DAERA and other Government departments, public bodies and
The World Wide Fund for Nature is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961 that works in the field of wilderness preservation and the reduction of human impact on the environment. It was formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, w
The Red Tractor logo allows people to recognise food that has been produced to high standards across the whole length of the food chain: from farm to packet.
Finnebrogue is the UK’s leading artisan food producer. We combine groundbreaking innovation, advanced high-speed production methods and artisanal values to produce fantastic food from our base in County Down, nestled within the ancient woodlands and
Queen's University Belfast is a public research university in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The university received its charter in 1845 as "Queen's College, Belfast" and opened four years later. Queen's offers academic degrees at various levels, with ap
Farming Connect is one of four new schemes within the Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is focusing significant investment from Welsh Government and the EU to revitalise rural communities and provide su
Karro Food Group is one of the United Kingdom’s leading meat processors with pork processing plants across the country.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board is a levy board funded by farmers and growers and some other parts of the supply chain.
Innovate UK is the United Kingdom's innovation agency, a non-departmental public body operating at arm's length from the Government as part of the United Kingdom Research and Innovation organisation.
Wicklow Naturally is the official food and drink network which champions the wonderful food and drink producers in The Garden of Ireland.
The National Farmers' Union is a member organisation/industry association for farmers in England and Wales. It is the largest farmers' organisation in the countries, and has over 300 branch offices.
Quality Meat Scotland is an executive non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. It promotes the red meat sector and markets the Protected Geographical Indication Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb brands.
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Lallemand is a privately-held Canadian company that specializes in the development, production, and marketing of yeasts, bacteria, and their derivatives. Lallemand provides microbiological solutions for dozens of different industries, from human and
Ready Egg Products is the modern face of Egg Processing in the UK, established to provide egg products to the food service and manufacturing sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.
Zoetis Inc. is an American drug company, the world's largest producer of medicine and vaccinations for pets and livestock.
Menter a Busnes is an independent, not for profit company that supports individuals, businesses and organisations in Wales to start and develop their business.
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise is a public tertiary level land-based college offering training in agriculture, food technology, horticulture, equine and agri-business operating at three sites in Northern Ireland.
Agrisearch is Farmer Funded Production orientated Research in the Beef, Dairy and Sheep Agricultural Sectors in Northern Ireland.
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Accelerating Ruminant Carbon Zero (ARCZero) is a European Innovation Partnership project. It seeks to measure and manage carbon flows at the individual farm level to empower farmers to make positive change towards carbon zero farming.
WRAP is a British registered charity. It works with businesses, individuals and communities to achieve a circular economy, by helping them reduce waste, develop sustainable products and use resources in an efficient way.
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon is a local government district in Northern Ireland. The district was created as Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon on 1 April 2015 by merging the City and District of Armagh, Banbridge District and most of the Boroug
Invest Northern Ireland is Northern Ireland's regional economic development agency. It is a non-departmental public body of the Department for the Economy
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Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc, trading as Morrisons, is the fourth largest chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom, and is headquartered in Bradford.
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Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
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Communagator - driving digital in agri-food
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