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.
EVENT: FADNE Winter Social at Cantina
We’re hosting a Winter Social event at Cantina for all FADNE Community members on Thursday 30th November 2023.
Visitor economy businesses urged to have their say on pressing workforce skills challenges
The survey which is open to the full breadth of businesses across the North East’s visitor economy until 24 November 2023 investigates skills gaps and workforce issues and explores approaches to training and development.
Exciting connections and collaborations blossom at the Autumn Fayre at The Alnwick Garden
The ability to network and collaborate with other local businesses trading at the Artisan Autumn Fayre was one of the unexpected highlights for many of the businesses who attended the event.
North East Food and Drink SME Masterclass by Defra
Defra is hosting a one-day event for North East food and drink SMEs on Thursday 16th November at the Royal Station Hotel in Newcastle.
Artisan Autumn Fayre at The Alnwick Garden
Visit the Pavilion and Terrace at The Alnwick Garden from Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd October for a special Artisan Autumn Fayre to celebrate The Alnwick Garden’s NE66 weekend.
FADNE attends the FDF Awards Ceremony 2023
Ian Pilkington, Commercial Director at Food and Drink North East (FADNE), attended the FDF Awards 2023 to represent FADNE and to be part of the judging panel.
Findings from our Energy Crisis and Boiling Point surveys
Food and Drink North East carried out two surveys of its network and members in September 2022 and Spring 2023 to gauge the impact of the energy crisis on the food, drink and hospitality sectors.
NICRE research report into food distribution hubs
Using data from our Local Heroes virtual market initiative, the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise has created an insightful and important research report that discusses how we can improve the operational efficiency of food hubs and cut down transport-related carbon emissions.
Unique pop-up market at Fenwick Food Hall in Newcastle to celebrate local, new and emerging food brands
From Thursday 10th August – Friday 11th August, the Food Hall at Fenwick, Newcastle will be transformed into a Local Heroes Pop-up Market to showcase exciting food and drink brands from regional food entrepreneurs and producers.
Wrap-up & Takeaway Event at the Crowne Plaza, Newcastle on Thursday 27th July
As the HITS seminar series comes to a close we invite you to a special event that will share and celebrate the learnings and achievements of people and businesses participating in the HITS programme.
An Independent Review into Labour Shortages in the Food Supply Chain commissioned by Defra has been released
The objective of the review is to provide industry and government with recommendations to consider the roles of automation, domestic employment and migration routes to mitigate and reverse labour shortage trends in the food supply chain.
Kitchen Nightmares, a Staffing Crisis in Hospitality, Food and Drink Stepping Up Careers in the Industry
The North of Tyne Combined Authority is championing the transition to better work with its Good Work Pledge.