The Food & Drink Network - Feastnet.net > Project work ( DNN 4.3.4 )

FEAST was formed in February 2005 and has since worked with a range of partners in both the public and private sector. We have been involved in projects ranging from feasibility studies and market research through to business planning and marketing strategies, all executed with our practical and flexible approach.

Our clients include National Parks, Regional Development Agencies, Government Offices, local and regional councils, alongside individual farmers, growers, food producers, retailers and chefs. We work with businesses and organisations involved in the production, procurement, delivery, retail or development of products and services related to Farming and Food.

Our first office was in Yorkshire and in 2007 we moved to the East Midlands offering a central location with good transport links to all areas. We work with professional partners and organisations around the country. Our collaborative approach allows us to identify specific industry related personnel and offer the best level of expertise for the relevant topics required.

We are currently working towards ISO 9000:2000 accreditation to formalise our commitment to offering the highest standards of customer service.

Please call the office - 0115 937 6812 for further information

Reports and Consultancy Documents available on request. Our work includes .......................

Public Sector Procurement - facilitation and formation of PSPS a farmer led group who successfully tendered and was awarded the contract to supply Fruit and Veg to Leeds City Council.

Application and award of RES funding for capital equipment – vans and fridges and Marketing plan. Implementation of marketing plan including sales leads, customer management, design and build of online trading website and mail order systems. Client – Steven Crabtree, Bolton Abbey Foods www.boltonabbeyfoods.co.uk

The Limestone Country Project is a conservation grazing project set up by The Yorkshire Dales National Park and English Nature www.limestone-country.org.uk to reintroduce native breed cattle to the land. FEAST worked with all partners to facilitate the farmer group of initially 15 Dales farmers to form a viable collaborative business model to produce, market and sell this premium product at the right price. Linking food with the landscape and food tourism events and publications. Client – Initial partnership culminating in LCB Ltd

www.northyorkshirelocalfood.co.uk a website to inform visitors of the produce that is grown, raised, sold and served in North Yorkshire. Photography, research and design of the site. Management, updates and promotion ongoing. Client – North Yorkshire County Council, Economic Development Unit

Northern Dales Farmers Market – South. Working closely with CEO of NDFM Alastair Davy to develop the farmers markets in the Southern Dales. Planning and liasing with the public bodies involved. Press and promotion of regular markets and attendance at Summer Shows and Food Festivals. Client – NDFMs Ltd

Market research package funded by an SIS grant on healthy ready meals. Investigations into the current market both in the multiples and fine food retailers. Customer trends were mapped through online, written and face to face questionnaires. A valuable report was presented to the client for part of their business plan. Client – Wild and Free Partnership

EVENTS- we facilitate and manage our own and events for other organisations --Training and Education Events and Meet The Buyer Events, Tastings ,Seminars and Consumer Dinners. Seasonal Food Festivals - Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter.

project work