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.

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Fleur Record-Smith and Rachael Carley present five helpful tips to bear in mind when writing a Business Sustainability Policy.
27.06.2023 | 9:30 AM- 10:30 AM
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Growing Green
Our Growing Green programme worked with food and drink businesses to help reduce their carbon emissions.
Take a look at their case studies and take another step on your own net-zero journey.
Business Sustainability Challenge
Do you have a project idea to sustainably transform the fresh produce, food and drink supply chain and create viable circular economies in the Kent and Medway region?
We are offering grants worth between £10,000 and £50,000 for short-term, high-impact, innovative projects.
