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Collaboration Key to Growing the UK Alternative Protein Sector
UK Research & Innovation’s (UKRI) Transforming Food Production challenge and Growing Kent & Medway publish roadmap for the future of the alternative protein sector in the UK.
The rise of the Fava bean
Dr Tom Wood from NIAB explains how research is unlocking the Faba bean’s potential as a high-quality source of UK-grown plant-based protein.
Growing Kent & Medway Announce a New Sustainability Hub at Fruit Focus 2022
The Growing Kent & Medway Sustainability Hub brings a brand-new networking opportunity for businesses and researchers to Fruit Focus 2022.
‘Growing Talent’ New Pilot Grows Fresh Talent in Kent
Growing Kent & Medway have teamed up with the leading training provider for the horticultural supply chain, MDS, to create the UK’s first regional apprenticeship hub for the fresh produce sector.
Business Innovation Masterclass: Finding Funding and Maximising Your Return
Growing Kent & Medway launches a series of free webinars with leading specialists to help regional businesses secure investment for innovation
New £11.3 million horticulture research centre opens doors in Kent
The £11.3 million GreenTech Hub for Advanced Horticulture was officially opened by Tom Tugendhat MP at NIAB’s East Malling site on Thursday 12 May.
£8k prize money for sustainable ideas in protected cropping is announced
The GCRI Trust has announced a new study competition for written or video presentation on the theme of ‘Improving sustainability in tomorrow’s protected horticulture’
Business Innovation Vouchers Give Businesses Access to Leading Experts
Growing Kent & Medway Business Innovation Vouchers mean you can take advantage of 75% funding towards R&D projects costing up to £20,000.
Meet Valerie Pondaven, Accelerator Manager at the University of Greenwich
Our Food Accelerator programme will help support the development of new plant-based food and drink products and services and help take them to market.
Meet Rebecca Smith, Mentoring Manager at the Kent Business School
Rebecca Smith leads the Growing Kent & Medway Mentoring Programme, offering people working in the food and drink sector one-on-one and group support.