Farmageddon Brewery Co-Operative Ltd announces two year expansion plan
Northern Ireland Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell has announced Farmageddon Brewery Co-Operative Limited is
investing over ?100,000 as part of a two year expansion plan.
The Comber-based craft beer business produces a range of
unpasteurised and unfiltered ale and has recently invested in new
brewing equipment as part of its continued growth.
Speaking following a visit to the company's premises, Minister said:"Farmageddon Brewery Co-Operative Limited is an exciting young
business committed to making the most of the growing popularity for craft beer across a range of international markets.
"The investment in new equipment, marketing and job creation is
welcome news for Ards and North Down creating new employment
opportunities in the region. Invest Northern Ireland has offered
?16,500 to support Farmageddon's development strategy which include market visits, attending trade shows and recruiting four new jobs
over the next two years. These activities will enable the company toexpand its product range and raise awareness of its products in its target markets.
"The continued expansion of this brewery, producing locally made
hand crafted beers, is a positive development for our food and drinksector. It is pleasing to see so many local producers succeeding
in this growth market. 2016 has been designated the Northern IrelandYear of Food and Drink which will see a year-long celebration of
the great taste of our food and drink. The initiative aims to
promote Northern Ireland globally as a top food destination and each
month has a special theme with April the turn of our brewing and
distilling industry."
Susan Jackson from Farmageddon Brewery Co-Operative Limited, said:
"Our aim over the next two years is to increase awareness among
potential new customers by carrying out market visits and attending trade shows such as the Craft Beer Rising festival in February.
"This investment is an important milestone in our development.
Invest NI's assistance is enabling us to implement these growth
plans and explore new business opportunities in markets such as
China and Mexico.
"We aim to capitalise on the growing interest in craft beer and
leverage our enhanced capabilities and resources to secure new salesoutside Northern Ireland."
Pic caption: Pictured with the Minister are Susan Jackson and Eoin
Wilson from Farmageddon Brewing Co-Operative Ltd.
investing over ?100,000 as part of a two year expansion plan.
The Comber-based craft beer business produces a range of
unpasteurised and unfiltered ale and has recently invested in new
brewing equipment as part of its continued growth.
Speaking following a visit to the company's premises, Minister said:"Farmageddon Brewery Co-Operative Limited is an exciting young
business committed to making the most of the growing popularity for craft beer across a range of international markets.
"The investment in new equipment, marketing and job creation is
welcome news for Ards and North Down creating new employment
opportunities in the region. Invest Northern Ireland has offered
?16,500 to support Farmageddon's development strategy which include market visits, attending trade shows and recruiting four new jobs
over the next two years. These activities will enable the company toexpand its product range and raise awareness of its products in its target markets.
"The continued expansion of this brewery, producing locally made
hand crafted beers, is a positive development for our food and drinksector. It is pleasing to see so many local producers succeeding
in this growth market. 2016 has been designated the Northern IrelandYear of Food and Drink which will see a year-long celebration of
the great taste of our food and drink. The initiative aims to
promote Northern Ireland globally as a top food destination and each
month has a special theme with April the turn of our brewing and
distilling industry."
Susan Jackson from Farmageddon Brewery Co-Operative Limited, said:
"Our aim over the next two years is to increase awareness among
potential new customers by carrying out market visits and attending trade shows such as the Craft Beer Rising festival in February.
"This investment is an important milestone in our development.
Invest NI's assistance is enabling us to implement these growth
plans and explore new business opportunities in markets such as
China and Mexico.
"We aim to capitalise on the growing interest in craft beer and
leverage our enhanced capabilities and resources to secure new salesoutside Northern Ireland."
Pic caption: Pictured with the Minister are Susan Jackson and Eoin
Wilson from Farmageddon Brewing Co-Operative Ltd.