New project to support innovation in tourism and hospitality
Tourism and hospitality businesses in parts of the North East will be given help and support thanks to a new project focusing on innovation and supply in the industry. Funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA), the Hospitality, Innovation, Tourism...
‘Proudly Independent…’ campaign launched
Food and Drink North East (FADNE) have teamed up with destination specialists Newcastle Gateshead Initiative (NGI) and Newcastle City Council to produce a social media campaign promoting the city's independent food and drink offer. Entitled 'Proudly Independent with a...
Let’s connect at Tynebank Brewery on 23rd March 2022
We have a Food and Drink North East double header happening on Wednesday 23rd of March at the excellent Tynebank Brewery It's been too long since we connected with you all to better understand where our North East food and drink businesses are at and what we can be...
The launch of Hebburn’s ‘Local Heroes’ pop-up food market is a great success
An exciting new food market with more than 20 stalls offering a variety of tastes launched in Hebburn, South Tyneside on Saturday 12th March 2022. The Local Heroes pop-up market included more than 20 food retailers and street food vendors to Hebburn town centre to...
FADNE invited to speak at The Regional Food Summit
FADNE CEO Chris Jewitt was invited to speak at The DEFRA Regional Food Summit at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham in March. Chris gave a presentation on the lessons FADNE have learnt in developing a Regional Food Group (RFG). Highlighting best practice and the vital role...
FADNE hosts DEFRA and Food and Drink Federation to build a stronger national voice for the sector
After many months of planning and coordination, Food and Drink North East we’re honoured to host a strong delegation of representatives from the Department for Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on a two day programme of activities. A packed schedule,...
FADNE has contributed to an important regional report and findings. Now let’s push on…
Food and Drink North East (FADNE) has contributed to the North East Local Enterprise Partnership’s (NELEP) report outlining the Impact of COVID-19 and the EU transition on the North East economy. Published last week, it spells out how our region is recovering from the...
FADNE make valuable connections at Fine Food Show North
Food and Drink North East were delighted to exhibit at the Fine Food North Exhibition at the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate on the 17th and 8th October. Organised by the Guild of Fine Foods and with over 150 exhibitors and 1,200 visitors the event was a powerful...
Harlands partnership makes accounting more accessible to North East food and drink businesses
FADNE and Harlands have worked closely together over the last 18 months, and are now thrilled to announce a strategic partnership that will allow associate and partner members of FADNE’s Community to access an exclusive range of resources provided by Harlands.
FADNE and FDF collaboration to benefit of food and drink businesses across the North East
Food and drink businesses within the North East can access FDF expertise, guidance and resources through an important strategic partnership between the FDF and Food and Drink North East as part of the FADNE Community.
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Food and Drink North East is a community interest company (CIC) whose aim is to build a vibrant and engaged community that champions positive trade, promotes a sustainable, circular economy and acts as a collective and inclusive voice for the region’s food and drink sector. Our overall objective is to grow the sector’s contribution to the regional economy to 10% GVA by 2025.
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