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Nicholas & Judith Dunne
The BeechesCourtnacuddyEnniscorthyCo. Wexford
Killowen Farm Yoghurts
History
Took over existing business
Originally 3 Friends
After 12 months – Losing money
Made decision to buy out others
Converted an existing farmbuilding
2004 our start in business
Why?
Reliance on Liquid MilkProduction
Opportunity for nicheproducts
Family Farm with qualitymilk and year
round production
Assessment of Market Potential
Production and Distribution
Equipment and Buildings
Competitors
Retail Sector
Getting Started
Specialist Training UndertakenHACCP, Hygiene etc
Assistance from Teagasc, Bord Bia,Leader, Enterprise Board
Manufacturing Trials
Tastings
Packaging
Developing The Product
Gets Company noticed
Great Taste Awards ***(only yoghurt producer in Irl & UK to achieve
3 stars)
Blas na hEireann Gold *
JFC Innovation award winner
Awards
Funding
Initial proposal
Business Plan
Capital grants
Personal Finance
Pitfalls
Time to Market
Red Tape
Financial Planning
Distribution
Ingredients
Unforseen Issues
The Future
Expand Product Range
National Availability
Private label Work
Our Milk Suppliers
Our Products
Killowen Farm - Thank You