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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

A new, engaged membership network where business owners, thought leaders and sector specialists across the North East can connect and collaborate with others across the region’s food, drink and hospitality industry.