
Food & Agri-tech
Jan 21 2025
We are partnering with the food and drink industry, universities, FE colleges, LEPs and local authorities, private sector developers and central government on an ambitious sustainable growth agenda for the Midlands food system.
Together, our Midlands Engine Food White Paper evidences the Midlands’ role in leading the transformation of the UK food system.
We have highlighted the work of our partners who have contributed to the White Paper in the case studies below.
For further information please get in touch via: policy@midlandsengine.org
Food & Agri-tech
Jan 21 2025
Food & Agri-tech
Oct 11 2024
The Midlands is pivotal to the UK’s food system, producing more food than any other region, hosting 52% of the UK’s largest food producers, and featuring pioneering agri-tech clusters. The Midlands Engine’s Food White Paper found that the regional industry generates £32bn in GVA per year, with annual exports worth £2.1bn. This sectoral expertise, the region’s prime central location, and cross-cutting innovation in industry and research are cementing the Midlands as the obvious choice for major agri-food foreign direct investment into the UK.
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Apr 4 2024
The UK Food Valley is hosting a webinar followed by a live event to inform Greater Lincolnshire agriculture, food and drink businesses and academics on the opportunities for Eastern England Launchpad funding.
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