About Laois TASTE

Why Become a Member of Laois Taste?

The Laois TASTE Brand is a mark of origin and allows consumers to identify food/drink which is produced in Laois or businesses which sell Laois made produce. Embracing Laois TASTE is an opportunity for your business to benefit from the growing trends of consumers looking for and spending more on locally sourced food/drink.

Start by connecting with local members who share a passion for Laois food/drink. Members will be added to the Laois Taste Directory and will be promoted on the Laois Taste Map of food locations. Members will also be entitled to subsidised/free of charge participation in activities including mentoring, training, networking events, marketing programmes, showcase events etc.

Membership of Laois TASTE will afford your business:

• Networking opportunities – free networking opportunities and events. Meet with, and learn from, others in your same area of business.
• Training – free seminars, tailored training and business development events.
• Sales – increased sales opportunities through exposure to potential new customers and export opportunities.
• Group marketing – we will endeavour to take a collective approach to marketing which will save you time and money.
• Regional branding – members will be invited to participate in regional and national food/drink events under the Laois TASTE brand.
• Have a say – getting involved means you can help to shape the future development of your local food/drink sector.