by Rosie Jenkinson | Sep 29, 2026 | Business Support, News
Farmers, food producers and rural businesses across the North East can now access specialist support through the North East Rural Growth Programme, backed by £8.5m of investment from Mayor Kim McGuinness. The programme aims to help strengthen the region’s... 
by Rosie Jenkinson | Sep 23, 2026 | News
A new major partnership will provide a ‘helping hand’ for North East businesses to access support, create jobs and unlock growth in the region. As part of North East Mayor Kim McGuinness’ plans for business growth, the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North... 
by Rosie Jenkinson | Jul 13, 2026 | News
By Chris Jewitt, CEO of Food and Drink North East Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of attending and supporting GI Smart – a pan-European project exploring the role of Geographical Indications in our food systems, and what protecting products of provenance... 
by Rosie Jenkinson | Jun 17, 2026 | News
Food and Drink North East is delighted to announce the appointment of Caroline Bell, Operations & Sales Director of Acorn Dairy, and Karen Park, director of Buston Oils and Buston Potatoes, to its non-executive board of directors. The appointments further... 
by Rosie Jenkinson | Jun 4, 2026 | News
By Chris Jewitt, CEO of Food and Drink North East Why our hospitality sector is closing – and why the tax system has it backwards There’s a roundabout on my local high street I have to navigate every morning on the school run. It is a masterclass in how not to... 
by Rosie Jenkinson | Jun 4, 2026 | News, Resources
A North East template to support the call for a 10% VAT rate on hospitality How to use this template: Replace every [orange placeholder] with your own details, then delete this instruction box. Add a personal sentence or two wherever you can – a letter in your...