FOOD and drink producers in County Durham are being urged to tap into the increasingly lucrative vegan market. The market is growing rapidly and making a greater contribution to the region’s economy than it ever has before. The North East’s offering within the vegan...
Small and medium sized food producers from County Durham are snapping up support to get their products to market. The Durham Food and Drink Network is helping producers of all sizes, who are making tasty and distinctive food and drink products but don’t know how to...
A record number of food fans descended on a market town this weekend for a two-day celebration of the region’s tastiest produce. The 14th annual Bishop Auckland Food Festival attracted around 29,000 people to the town, boosting the takings of local businesses and more...
Denise Fielding, Operations Director of Peterlee-based East Durham Business Service, looks at the full spectrum the organisation offers and how their ethos is helping businesses establish themselves from the get-go. One of the hardest things for any sole trader or...
The owner of a County Durham based online store has achieved a 30% increase in trade on the back of free training designed to help local businesses boost skills and secure growth. Alis Stoica has seen sales of her exclusive range of personalised mugs, gifts and...
Food and drink producers are being given invaluable advice and guidance around food labelling to ensure they’re complying with strict European and UK legislation. Durham Food and Drink Network has organised an event to give micro and small businesses a better...
