Be part of a thriving food and drink community
Kent and Medway is home to some of the most exciting and innovative food and drink businesses in the UK and internationally. From growers of fresh fruit and vegetables, to food processes and makers, through to engineers and robotics specialists automating our supply chain.
Kent businesses are leading the way in healthy and sustainable food production.
Joining our free network gives you access to business and technical support, as well as the opportunity to connect with new clients, customers and partners. We also offer a range of research grants and funding.
What’s happening at Growing Kent & Medway?
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UKRI’s Strength in Places Fund supports place-based investment in food and farming innovation through Growing Kent & Medway and Digital Dairy Chain.
Sustainability
Report: The potential for economic growth in South East England by utilising the region’s horticultural crops not currently used for food production.
Sustainability
Growing Green has supported horticultural growers to reduce their environmental footprint and save costs, as well as find new revenue for their waste
Business support
A rich heritage of traditional African cuisine meets with a passion for technology, innovation and adapting to modern food trends. Meet Konero
Grow a greener businesses
Sign up for our sustainability training programme and apply for a grant of up to £7k to take your business to net zero
Our Partners
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Parag Acharya
Our Innovation Growth Managers are here to help find you the right technical and business support. Please get in touch today.
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Sophie Packer
Our Innovation Growth Managers are here to help find you the right technical and business support. Please get in touch today.
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Gary Horton
Our Innovation Growth Managers are here to help find you the right technical and business support. Please get in touch today.
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Chris McCarthy
Our Innovation Growth Managers are here to help find you the right technical and business support. Please get in touch today.
