Table of Contents

1 Introducing the Opportunity 2 Starting Out 3 Navigating the Food Legislation Minefield 4 Ensuring Food Hygiene 5 Product Development 6 Routes to Market, Branding and a Marketing Plan 7 Labelling, Nutrition Claims and Allergens 8 Making and Managing Money 9 Training Requirements 10 Bread and Baking 11 Jams, Chutneys and Preserves 12 Duck Eggs 13 Ice Cream, Yogurt and Cheese 14 Value-added Meats 15 Smoked Meat, Cheese and Fish 16 Where To Now? Help is At Hand

About the Author

Oonagh Monahan has over 14 years' experience of the food industry, working with small producers in particular for over 10 years, helping them to start up and grow their businesses. She has worked with producers of every variety of food: everything from fudge, sausages and bread to beer and cream liquors. As one of her clients said, she is like a big sister - the person you turn to when you need advice, help and encouragement!