
The Cavan Food Network Membership Charter
What is it?
The Cavan Food Network was set up in 2019 to support the indigenous Food and Drinks industry in County Cavan.
Our Brand
- The Brand provides consumer assurance that they are purchasing locally produced food or drink from County Cavan
- The Brand promotes quality and a wide range of choice and variety of local produce.
- The Brand offers memorable, food-based visitor experiences.
- The Brand encourages sustainable production and use of eco-friendly packaging where possible.
What are the Benefits to Our Members?
- Exclusive use of the ‘Created in Cavan’ brand - access to artwork i.e. logos, members badges for promotional material including window sticker to promote your membership.
- Digital Marketing-Featured on the Created in Cavan website, promoted via Social Media Channels
- Membership of a private Food Network WhatsApp group
- Opportunity to attend Food Network Events/Workshops/Field Trips giving members the opportunity to meet with, and learn from other similar businesses.
- Public awareness benefits from coverage generated through regular press releases, radio and newspaper campaigns.
- Photography: Opportunity to take part in scheduled photography shoots to develop a library of imagery to promote the ‘Created in Cavan’ brand
- Informed of locally-run training and information seminars.
- The opportunity to feature in the ‘Created in Cavan’ producer directory.
- The opportunity to foster and strengthen relationships with other producers in the locality.
- A raised profile.
- Access to immediate advice and support
- Grow your food / drinks sector business through new sales contacts, networking, training, and agency support!
- Why not join our dynamic food network today!
How to become a Member?
Applicants can apply under any one of the following three categories:
- Producer Member: Farmer, grower, food or drink producer committed to producing (i.e. growing, raising, brewing, baking or manufacturing) within the county and selling quality locally produced products.
- Retail or Wholesale Member: Retail and Wholesale businesses committed to selling locally produced food and drink.
- Hospitality or Tourism Member: Pubs, hotels, restaurants, cafés, caterers, B&Bs, self-catering accommodation, tourist attractions committed to sourcing and serving local produce.