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Tel: 01928 511011 www.foodnw.co.uk info@foodnw.co.uk

nn. Tel: 01928 511011 www.foodnw.co.uk info@foodnw.co.uk. The NW Food & Drink Industry. Introduction to Food NW Pat Foreman - Chief Executive. Food NW. NWDA’s representative body for Food & Drink cluster activity Set up to lead the NW F&D strategy and to co-ordinate delivery

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  1. nn Tel: 01928 511011www.foodnw.co.uk info@foodnw.co.uk

  2. The NW Food & Drink Industry Introduction to Food NW Pat Foreman - Chief Executive

  3. Food NW • NWDA’s representative body for Food & Drink cluster activity • Set up to lead the NW F&D strategy and to co-ordinate delivery • Not for profit company limited by guarantee • Strong private sector board representing the various F&D sub sectors and sub regions

  4. The Northwest Region

  5. Food NW Vision “To promote a dynamic, profitable and sustainable NW Food and Drink Industry that improves it’s competitiveness in a global market place and establishes it’s place on the national and international stage”

  6. Food & Drink in NW Definition: • the entire farm to fork value chain • The largest food manufacturing region in the UK • The third largest food economy in the UK • Over 40,000 enterprises employing ½ million staff, and contributing 14p of every £1 turned over in the region • Presence of 17 out of the top 24 global food companies • Significant world leading research applicable across the food chain

  7. Food & Drink in NW • £196.5 million invested in 2009/10 creating or safeguarding 2866 jobs • Strong export performance, with 10% growth in 2009/10, worth over £1 billion in NW • High growth sub-sectors including local and regional foods, functional and cosmacutricals nutracuticals, ethical supply chains

  8. Food NW • Market Development • Productivity and Skills • Healthy Eating • Environmental Sustainability • Sustainable Farming and Food • Image

  9. Food NW • Supply Chain Project • Resource Efficiency Project • European Funded Project

  10. Food Northwest - What we do • Meet the Buyer • Networking Events • Training • Industry News • Kent Business School • Exhibitions • Awards

  11. Food and Drink - What we do • Professional Vouchers • Recruitment • Food Lovers Guide • Website • Food NW Buddy

  12. Food NW Awards and Gala Dinner

  13. Contact 01928 511 011 info@foodnw.co.uk www.foodnw.co.uk

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