Strategic Product Innovation: Building Competitive Strength

Bord Iascaigh Mhara helps to develop the Irish Seafood Industry by providing technical expertise, business support, funding, training and promoting responsible environmental practice.BIM's mission is to support and enable an increase in value creation of a sustainable Irish seafood sector across the supply chain, from catch to consumer.BIM's vision is to lead the Irish Seafood sector through our effective support and deep expertise so that Ireland becomes the international leader in high value differentiated products that satisfy the growing demand for healthy, safe, responsibly and sustainably produced seafood.

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM)

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) is bringing together food industry leaders and innovators for a deep dive into NPD insights for seafood businesses

Killashee Hotel

BIM is hosting a dynamic and future-focused conference on 2 September in Naas, Co Kildare, bringing together leading voices from the food industry to explore the future of seafood innovation. Focused on new product development (NPD), the event is offering seafood businesses insights, practical strategies, and cutting-edge trends to drive sustainable growth and unlock new market opportunities.Agenda10:00 – 10:30 Registration &amp; refreshments10:30 – 10:50 Welcome &amp; introduction - Caroline Bocquel, CEO, BIMOpening address - Timmy Dooley, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.10:50 – 11:35 Structured NPD - Innovating with purposeThe strategic nature of NPD – Dr. Adam M. Adamek - Food Innovation Architect &amp; Former Director of Innovation, EIT FoodHow NPD drives competitive advantage – Aidan McHugh, Partner, Eaton Square11:35 – 12:30 Market Trends for NPD — Navigating a Shifting LandscapeMintel 2025 Food &amp; Drink Trends - Ayisha Koyenikan, Research Director, MintelTrends reshaping workplace food service - Anthony Reilly, Regional Executive Chef, Compas IrelandUtilising market trends to make business decisions – Isobel Jones, Operations Manager, VitHit12:30 – 13:05 Digital tools in NPD — Embracing AI &amp; the future of innovationPractical applications of AI in seafood innovation - Ramy Ebeid, Digital &amp; AI Engagement Lead, CeADAR13:05 – 14:15 The business case for NPD — Measuring &amp; funding innovationDelivering profitable NPD - Moira Creedon, CEO, Artemis ConsultingR&amp;D tax incentives – Shane Martin, Corporate Tax Partner, AABFinnebrogue’s growth fuelled by NPD &amp; innovation - Declan Ferguson, Research &amp; Development, Sustainability and Technical Director at Finnebrogue14:15 Close &amp; networking lunchThe event is jointly funded by the Government of Ireland and the EU under the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).

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