Scale with Sysco is a 12-week development programme designed to support small, local producers and suppliers across Northern Ireland to prepare for supplying the foodservice market.
Selected participants will gain practical insight, expert guidance and commercial support to help scale their businesses with confidence.
What the Programme Covers:
- Over 12 weeks, suppliers will receive support across key areas of foodservice readiness:
- Onboarding – Understanding foodservice systems and supplier expectations
- Finance – Pricing, margins and financial planning for growth
- FSQA – Food safety, quality and compliance requirements
- Supply Chain – Logistics, scalability and consistency
- Marketing & E-commerce – Building your brand and digital capability
- Sales Engagement – Engaging buyers and selling into foodservice
- Sustainability – Public Tenders, Decarbonization, Packaging, Human Rights, Certifications, Support with changing legislation.
Who is it For?:
- Small and growing food & drink producers
- Local suppliers ready to scale
- Businesses looking to enter or grow within the foodservice sector
Why Take Part?:
Participants will finish the programme better prepared, more commercially confident and ready to supply the foodservice market.
After completing the 12-week programme, selected suppliers will achieve product listings with Sysco, opening access to foodservice customers across Ireland.

