Making a difference

At FADNE we pride ourselves on getting things done. We network, lobby and cajole and collaborate with major stakeholders locally and nationally to ensure the voice and interests the North East food, drink and hospitality sector is heard and acted upon. Here are some of the things we’ve been up to lately.

In Conversation with Ian Wright

In Conversation with Ian Wright

We sat down with Ian to talk about why he joined the FADNE board of directors, the challenges that the food and drink industry faces at this time, and why FADNE is uniquely positioned to be the voice of the industry in the North East.

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Join us at the HITS Expo 2023

Join us at the HITS Expo 2023

HITSExpo is a vibrant two-day event that will take place from Wednesday 3rd – Thursday 4th May 2023 celebrating excellence within hospitality, innovation, tourism and supply from across the North of Tyne.

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Register now for the National Food and Drink Summit

Register now for the National Food and Drink Summit

Join Food and Drink North East (FADNE) and the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) at an event for food and drink SMEs across England to network, share best practice, and explore opportunities for business growth.

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Your Invitation to Timeout Tuesday on 7th March

Your Invitation to Timeout Tuesday on 7th March

Our successful Timeout Tuesday series comes to you in person in March as we give you the chance to hear about current trends and opportunities within the sector, meet the speakers from our webinar series and network with your peers from across the region.

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Supporting a Sustainable Future for Agriculture survey

Supporting a Sustainable Future for Agriculture survey

Food producers and businesses in the agricultural sector within the North of Tyne area are being urged to take part in a survey to ensure that the people who grow our food are valued and supported so that we can work with nature to address the climate crisis.

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Monthly Drop Ins Across The North East

Monthly Drop Ins Across The North East

For 2023, FADNE Founder Chris Jewitt has released a calendar of monthly Drop Ins, at a different location across the region every month, to engage with local food and drink businesses.

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