EU Development



Hughes Group has received support for research and development from Invest Northern Ireland under the European Union’s Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme. This ‘RTE MeatFree Products’ project will be implemented over the next two years, performing research and development activities aimed at improving competitiveness & developing customer efficiencies.

This project which is part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme 2014-2020 aims to increase business efficiency.




Hughes Group has received support from Invest Northern Ireland under the European Union’s Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme 2014-2020.

With this support, we are able to invest in plant and machinery to expand our range of vegan products, thereby boosting growth and creating a number of new jobs within the business.

Project part financed by the Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme for Northern Ireland co financed by the European Regional Development Fund.




Hughes Group has received support from Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) 2014 - 2020.

With this support, we are able to invest in plant and machinery to establish a state of the art mushroom production facility in Yorkshire, thereby boosting business growth and creating new jobs.

Project part financed by the European Agricultural Fund For Rural Development.