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Ireland to set up 113 ha food industry hub for both local and overseas cos
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Wednesday, 29 June, 2011, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Work is underway in Ireland to create a major food industry hub, which will be a "catalyst" for food companies to share resources, boosting their commercial and financial performance. Located in Fingal, Dublin, the new 113 hectare park, Food Central aims to attract both Irish and overseas companies.
The park is already home to fruit producer Keelings, food distribution business Donnellys and foodservice company, Brakes, which are collaborating on various services and with inter-company trade. The sharing of resources in business: 'Co-opetition' is a key aim of the site, according to Fingal County Council, the local authority spearheading the project.
"It is critical for the growth of the Irish food and drink industry to continually improve cost competitiveness," according to a report in the FoodProductionDaily.com. Opportunities for resource-sharing could apply to manufacturing, processing, logistics, R&D and administration functions, it said. It added, "In a world where cost-competitiveness, energy costs, food miles and carbon footprint become more and more important for business success."
Over time, food-related education, training and ancillary activities will also be established at the site, said the authority. In addition, William Keeling, FoodCentral's managing director said Food Central could generate up to 5,000 "sustainable jobs" in a range of areas.
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