Food Industry Development Webinar Series
Webinars from the Food Industry Development Webinar Series can be viewed here.
2025/ 2026 Training Schedule
A number of other specialised training courses are available on request. Courses below can be modified for in-company training. Click for more information on in-company and bespoke training.
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Product Specific Courses
| Course/Event | Date | Duration | Location | Fees | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butchering of Beef, Pork and Lamb: An Overview |
10 February 2026 | One day | Online | €450 (€295 with Rural Food Skillnet funding) |
Contact carol.griffin@teagasc.ie |
| Farmhouse Cheese Production |
Spring 2026 | Three days | Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Co. Cork | €960 (€625 with Rural Food Skillnet funding) Includes examination fee |
Contact deirdre.kennedy@teagasc.ie |
| Introduction to the Manufacture of Chocolate |
2026 | One day | Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15 | €450 (€290 with Rural Food Skillnet funding) |
Contact carol.griffin@teagasc.ie |
New Product Development
| Course/Event | Date | Duration | Location | Fees | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to New Product Development |
11 March 2026 | One day | Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin | €450 (€295 with Taste4Success Skillnet funding) |
Contact carol.griffin@teagasc.ie |
| Management of New Product Development |
12 March 2026 | One day | Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin | €550 (€360 with Taste4Success Skillnet funding) |
Contact carol.griffin@teagasc.ie |
Sensory Analysis
| Course/Event | Date | Duration | Location | Fees | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Sensory Principles (IFST accredited) |
16 April 2026 | One day | Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin | €550 (€360 with Taste4Success Skillnet funding) Includes examination fee |
Contact carol.griffin@teagasc.ie |
| Descriptive Sensory Panel Training (Bespoke, in-company) | Scheduled in consultation with client | As agreed | Virtual or in-company options | Fee agreed with the client | Contact carol.griffin@teagasc.ie |
Microbiology for Non-Microbiologists
| Course/Event | Date | Duration | Location | Fees | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiology for Non-Microbiologists |
Autumn 2026 | One day | Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Co. Cork | €450 (€290 with Rural Food Skillnet funding) |
Contact carol.griffin@teagasc.ie |
Introduction to Fermented Foods
| Course/Event | Date | Duration | Location | Fees | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Fermented Foods |
Autumn 2026 (TBC) | One day | Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Cork | €450 (€295 with Rural Food Skillnet funding) |
Contact deirdre.kennedy@teagasc.ie |
Managing Food Safety through HACCP (QQI Certified)
| Course/Event | Date | Duration | Location | Fees | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Food Safety through HACCP (QQI) |
Dates agreed with the client | Two days | In-company | Fee agreed with the client | Contact kevin.brennan@teagasc.ie |
Animal Welfare
| Course/Event | Date | Duration | Location | Fees | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Competence in Animal Welfare |
Dates agreed with the client | One day | In-company | Fee agreed with the client | Contact kevin.brennan@teagasc.ie |
| Animal Welfare Officer Training |
Dates agreed with the client | One day | In-company | Fee agreed with the client | Contact kevin.brennan@teagasc.ie |