Manufacturers working in the East Midlands food and drink sector
are being invited to discover more about the support available to
help boost business.
The Food and Drink iNet, along with the Manufacturing Advisory
Service East and Food Processing Faraday, will be joining forces to
stage an event on Tuesday November 16th at the Holbeach Campus of
the University of Lincoln.
Running from 10am to 1.30pm, the event will turn the spotlight
on ways to improve, innovate and make businesses more 'lean' and
efficient.
"The food and drink sector is thriving in the East Midlands, and
there is a range of support available to help ensure that this
continues," said Rachel Linstead, Lincolnshire advisor for the Food
and Drink iNet. "This event is an ideal way for food and drink
manufacturers in the region to learn more about the help that's
available to improve and innovate."
During the session, which is free to attend, delegates will hear
from sector specialists, as well as a Lincolnshire business that
has been supported by both MAS and the Food and Drink iNet.
To register for attendance contact MAS on 01664 501213 or email
tom.moore@mas-em.org.uk
Funded by emda and the European Regional Development Fund
(ERDF), the Food and Drink iNet co-ordinates innovation support for
businesses, universities and individuals working in the food and
drink sector in the East Midlands. One of four regional iNets, it
has developed an effective network to link academic and private
sector expertise and knowledge with local food and drink business
innovation needs.
The Food and Drink iNet also aims to build on the tradition of
innovation in the food and drink industry in the region by helping
to create opportunities to develop knowledge and skills, and to
help research, develop and implement new products, markets,
services and processes. It is managed by a consortium, led by the
Food and Drink Forum and including Food Processing Faraday,
Nottingham Trent University, the University of Lincoln, and the
University of Nottingham. It is based at Southglade Food Park,
Nottingham, with advisors covering the East Midlands region.