The Wexford Food Producers’ Network partnered with the Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival to promote local suppliers at the event over the May bank holiday weekend.
The festival featured an artisanal food market, with over 80 artisan vendors, including local Wexford food producers.
Guests enjoyed the ‘Drinks & Food Showcase’, presented by the Wexford Food Producers’ Network.
It included an enticing display of the best food and beverages produced by Wexford companies.
‘Building A Sustainable Food Industry’
The Minister of State for the Department of Justice, James Browne, said, “It is very positive to see so many Wexford-based food producers showcasing their produce across the town of Enniscorthy this weekend, for the 2024 Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival.
“The food, drink, and primary-production sector accounted for 40% of all export sales by Irish-owned companies, directly supporting 165,000 jobs – or 6.5% of total employment – predominantly in rural and coastal communities.
“The Wexford Food Producers’ Network supports the development of the business of Wexford food.
“Their organisation contributes to building a sustainable food industry that works collaboratively to achieve a stronger economic impact, not only for Wexford-based companies, but for the wider Irish economy.”
‘A Great Success’
Speaking at the event, the chairperson of the Wexford Food Producers’ Network, Trudie Power, said, “On behalf of the Wexford Food Producers’ Network, we would like to congratulate the 2024 Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food & Fruit Festival on a great success.
“We were delighted to partner with the festival this year, to support our members, of which many were exhibiting their Wexford food produce for the duration of the festival.
“We would like to congratulate the town of Enniscorthy for the successful staging of this festival and thank festival chairman Eric Barron and the festival committee for their support of our local Wexford food producers.
“This year, Wexford food producers will participate in various events across the country, to engage with new audiences and spread the word of Wexford-produced foods and beverages.
“We cannot do this without the support of our funding agencies, and in this regard, we would like to recognise and thank Wexford County Council, [the] Wexford Local Enterprise Office, and Wexford Local Development for their continued support.
“We would also like to thank our event sponsors, Eno Wines and Pettitt’s SuperValu Enniscorthy, for their support.”
The Network
The Wexford Food Producers’ Network provides a centralised, member-led and -representative organisation with the core remit of promoting and supporting the business of Wexford food.
The organisation has over 50 members, who are Wexford sole traders, SMEs, and large companies.
Their continued aim is to support Wexford producers, build a sustainable food industry, and contribute significantly to the Irish economy.
The network is recognised and supported by Wexford County Council, the Wexford Local Enterprise Office, and Wexford Local Development.
It engages with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Bord Bia, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, and Ornua – the Irish Dairy Board.
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