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Find advice and support for craft beer and spirit producers in Northern Ireland from agencies such as Invest NI, Tourism NI, NIFDA and CAMRA.

Introduction to the rules for labelling alcohol products, including a list of all the information required to be on the label.

Key legal requirements for running a brewery, cidery or distillery in Northern Ireland, including premises, licensing, alcohol duty, food law and advertising.

How to dispose of brewery and distillery waste, and reuse it for animal feed, fertiliser and other environmentally-friendly purposes.

Key considerations for a new brewery or distillery, including market research, planning and finance.

The history of cider making in Northern Ireland, the current industry and what defines craft cider.

Overview of the local craft spirit industry, covering the increasingly popular gin sector and what defines a craft spirit.

The craft brewing industry in Northern Ireland, including recent growth, defining craft beer and the types of breweries.

Learn how to start and grow a craft brewery, cidery or distillery in Northern Ireland. Covers licensing, funding, waste and selling alcohol.

Rules on using irradiated food in your business and how the law regulates this process and labelling.

Restrictions on the type of packaging and food contact materials that can be used for food products, and how to check your packaging is safe and compliant.

How residues of pesticides and veterinary medicines in food are controlled and what food businesses must do to ensure compliance.

How acrylamide forms in food, how it affects health, and practical steps to reduce levels of acrylamide in food products.

If you sell or supply food, you need to follow strict rules on using colours and additives in foodstuffs, including those linked to hyperactivity in children.

How to control chemicals and additives in food so the products you make or sell are safe and legal.

Sources of advice for businesses in the Northern Ireland food and drink industry.

Find out if your food or animal feed product needs market approval and how the authorisation process works.

Labelling guide for food business operators concerning food to be consumed in Northern Ireland and the EU.

Strategies for reducing water and liquid waste costs in fruit and vegetable processing businesses.

Find out how marketing standards fit within general food law, and how to keep your business compliant and up-to-date with the rules.

How to prepare and carry out market research ahead of pitching your business to a supermarket.

How to approach supermarkets and successfully pitch your products to them.

How to complain about a supermarket if you are a direct supplier and feel you have been unlawfully or unfairly treated.

Understanding contracts when supplying a supermarket and how to fulfil your order obligations.

Consider the advantages and disadvantages of supplying your product to a supermarket before you make an approach.