The future of the #northeast #foodanddrink industry will be determined by collaboration, partnership, collectivism and creativity. A region working towards the same goal. This was the original vision behind Food and Drink North East and something we will always stay true to. We have a long, long way to go to see our work having a real impact at a regional level (including the need for core funding for organisations like FADNE) but seeing these stories reminds me that genuine transformation happens at grassroots level. Business to business, walking the walk, thinking AND doing. FADNE will be 4 years old this week and, despite some huge frustrations, I'm proud of what we have achieved so far in our journey as the regions only agri, food, drink, hospitality and food manufacturing community and trade association. I'll be working on my 4 year review blog piece this week which I've appropriately called 'Food Fight' - my perspective on our journey so far including our successes, challenges, conflicts and let downs. The good, the bad and the worthy. Look out for it here medium.com/ChrisJ_FoodNE 👀👀 #northeast #foodanddrink #tradeassociation #cluster #membership #change #support #network #partnership
🌍 #FADNECommunity News After striking up a connection at The Alnwick Garden seasonal showcase, local businesses and FADNE Community members Davenports Chocolates and Hummingbird Drinks Ltd are now hosting a limited-edition chocolate-making workshop together in February! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eMdeuTkA #FoodAndDrinkNorthEast #FADNE #FADNECommunity #FADNECommunityNews #DavenportsChocolates #HummingbirdDrinks #collaboration #event #northeast