Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland is a government agency based in Dublin, Ireland, established in 1998 to foster the growth and development of indigenous businesses. Its primary mission is to assist Irish enterprises in achieving a strong presence in global markets, thereby enhancing national and regional prosperity. The agency supports a wide range of companies, from high-potential start-ups to established businesses, by providing funding, resources, and guidance. Additionally, Enterprise Ireland collaborates with college-based researchers to facilitate the development and commercialization of innovative technologies through licensing and spin-out companies. By focusing on innovation and export sales, Enterprise Ireland plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and competitiveness within the Irish economy.

Stephen Creaner

Executive Director

Sean McKeown

Director

Past deals in Food Processing

RialtoLabs

Pre Seed Round in 2024
RialtoLabs is a company focused on advancing sustainability within the food and agriculture sector through innovative technology and data analytics. The team comprises experienced scientists who specialize in spectroscopy, aiming to provide real-time, on-site analysis that addresses critical challenges in these industries. By developing optical sensing technology, RialtoLabs helps organizations optimize resource use, reduce food waste, and mitigate climate change. Their solutions are designed to streamline the process of carbon offsetting and certification by enabling rapid soil organic carbon analysis. With a commitment to fostering sustainable practices, RialtoLabs aspires to be a leading provider of customized spectroscopic solutions, contributing to a climate-neutral and digitally connected future.

FoodCloud

Grant in 2023
FoodCloud is a social enterprise that connects food businesses with surplus food to local charities and community groups, addressing the issue of food waste while supporting those in need. By providing an easy-to-use platform, FoodCloud enables businesses to donate excess food, thereby reducing their environmental impact and helping charities lower food costs. This approach allows charities to redirect funding toward programs that assist disadvantaged individuals, fostering local benefits. Over the past two years, FoodCloud has successfully donated more than 1.5 million meals to charities in Ireland and the UK, partnering with over 150 retail stores and 350 charities. The organization aims to expand its operations internationally, further enhancing its positive impact on communities.

Gino's Gelato

Grant in 2023
Gino's Gelato is a food manufacturing company that offers authentic Italian gelato and coffee, Belgian waffles and crepes.

Kepak

Grant in 2023
Kepak is a meat processing and trading company that offers wholesale food service, retail food production, and farming practices.

Dew Valley Foods

Grant in 2023
Dew Valley Foods is a quality-focused firm that uses cutting-edge technology and pioneering innovation to produce top-grade bacon products and provide a wide range of market solutions for our customers.

Queally Pig Slaughtering

Grant in 2023
Queally Pig Slaughtering provides high-quality pork from carefully selected and sustainable livestock supplied locally. The state-of-the-art facility is fully tailored to process and deliver goods that meet a wide variety of customer criteria.

Kildare Chilling Company

Grant in 2023
Kildare Chilling is a food and beverage company based in County Kildare, Ireland, specializing in the processing and supply of quality beef and lamb products. The company is committed to ensuring food safety and quality while providing efficient and professional service to its customers. Kildare Chilling sources its livestock from lush, green pastures and an unspoiled environment, which contributes to the premium quality of its meat products. The company aims to meet the demands of various food and meat markets with its reliable offerings.

Lakeland Dairies

Grant in 2023
Lakeland Dairies, a major dairy processing co-operative, operates within a fifteen county catchment area across the northern half of the island of Ireland. The Group processes about one billion litres of quality milk annually into a range of value added dairy foodservice products and functional dairy food ingredients.

Dansko Foods

Grant in 2023
Dansko Foods is a food manufacturing company that specializes in manufacturing a wide range of dairy products.

Staunton Foods

Grant in 2023
Staunton Foods has been selling high-quality pork and bacon products to domestic and international markets.

Dairygold Co-Operative Society

Grant in 2023
Dairygold CoOperative Society is Ireland's leading farmer owned Agri business and the country's second largest dairy processor.

AltraTech

Venture Round in 2021
Altratech Limited designs biosensors and semiconductor chips for DNA testing of food traceability for agri business. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Shannon, Ireland.

Peckish

Seed Round in 2020
Peckish is a personalized food search engine that integrates with restaurants ordering partners. With its personalized search capabilities and menu management tools, Peckish streamlines the ordering process for customers and partners alike. The platform's integration with leading restaurant ordering partners allows for seamless, efficient service for all.

T.E. Laboratories (TelLab)

Grant in 2018
TelLab provides custom chemicals for pharmaceutical manufacturers, own-label chemical distributors, food and beverage companies, electronics and technology firms, industrial manufacturers, regulatory agencies, hospitals, and hospital labs.

Irish Bioeconomy Foundation

Grant in 2018
Irish Bioeconomy Foundation provides a range of support services such as life cycle analysis, the development of new product concepts, market analysis, and industry insights. They produce food, feed, materials, and energy using renewable resources from forestry, agriculture, and the marine.

Blanco Nino

Venture Round in 2017
Blanco Nino is an Ireland-based company dedicated to producing authentic Mexican food products, focusing on high-quality corn tortillas. They specialize in creating fresh tortillas, nacho chips, masa harina, and various other corn-based snacks and meals, all made using the traditional nixtamalization process. This method enhances flavor and nutritional value, ensuring customers receive healthy and authentic food options. Blanco Nino sources non-GMO maize from passionate growers who prioritize sustainability, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and authenticity in its offerings.

Food Choice at Work

Venture Round in 2017
Food Choice at Work deliver the ultimate healthy eating management system to workplaces. They transform the workplace into an environment that actively supports employees’ health and well-being through nutrition education and environmental dietary modification.

CBL Equipment

Venture Round in 2017
CBL Equipment are pleased to announce the introduction of a newly patented waterless chafing dish the Castle Chafer, that out performs traditional chafing dishes while reducing fuel cost to under €0.25 / Hour. Their countertop insulated chafing dish for the food service industry is designed to hold food at the appropriate serving temperature needed to offer your food at its best for longer. The Castle Chafer is ideal for holding pre-cooked foods, soups and sauces at a perfect temperature prior to serving. Making it ideal for high-end food service, catering, outdoor events, and other food environments.

Oculer

Venture Round in 2017
Oculer has been specifically developed and optimised for the detection of thermoduric bacteria in milk and associated dairy products. The system utilises a number of patented technologies and processes which, have facilitated the provision of a rapid, high throughput system for the accurate detection of thermodurics, and is developing a suite of products that will enable in-process and finished product testing for smaller sample sizes.

Kinsale Gourmet

Venture Round in 2016
Kinsale Gourmet is a new range of Chilled Restaurant Quality Convenience Meals.We do they prep, you cook it up!

AltraTech

Seed Round in 2014
Altratech Limited designs biosensors and semiconductor chips for DNA testing of food traceability for agri business. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Shannon, Ireland.

Biosensia

Venture Round in 2011
Biosensia Ltd. is a company based in Dublin, Ireland, that specializes in point-of-care in-vitro diagnostics. It has developed RapiPlex, an innovative diagnostic platform designed to provide both quantitative and qualitative laboratory test results. RapiPlex consists of a disposable assay cartridge and a compact tabletop instrument, allowing for the transition of complex immunoassays from centralized laboratories to doctors' offices or patients' bedsides. This advancement supports near-patient care without sacrificing analytical performance. The platform is versatile, capable of analyzing various biological samples such as whole blood, plasma, serum, urine, saliva, and milk. Biosensia also focuses on applications in theranostics, veterinary testing, and food safety. The company was founded in 2000 and was previously known as NanoComms Ltd. Biosensia operates as a subsidiary of Kypha Inc. since 2018.
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