Cook for Change applications - now open
Are you interested in setting up or developing a mission-based food enterprise? Then today is your day, because applications are now open for Cook for Change. It’s a six-week, fully subsidised programme, run by Cook for Good, which includes:
To win one of 20 places, you’ll need to be hungry to learn, thirsty for inspiration and ready to do things differently. The bootcamp will take place in London from Tuesday 29 April – Thursday 1 May, and there’s cover for out-of-pocket expenses of up to £100 per day.
You can find out more and apply here
Food and drink incubator programme
Applications have opened for the Co-op's incubator programme, which is designed to enable early-stage food and drink businesses to become retail ready. Successful suppliers receive tailored mentoring, insight, advice and support and also participate in a supplier community network.
Read more about the programme here
Appleby Creamery houses Maker Space
If you’re looking for product development facilities in Cumbria – look no further than Appleby Creamery who offer a bespoke Maker Space funded by the Digital Dairy Chain. The space gives producers of dairy and dairy-based food and drink products the facilities to develop new products or move from small-scale ‘kitchen creations’ into commercially viable production.
Our site tour as part of National Manufacturing Day activity allowed those of us who attended the chance to see the Maker Space and it’s impressive facilities. Maurice Walton of Appleby Creamery is keen to discuss opportunities for collaboration either in the Maker Space on his site or in your own premises.
Find out more about the Maker Space here
Food Referrers & Food Conversation poster Carlisle 17 Feb 2025
Whether you are an organisation who refers into foodbanks, food hubs, community food shops etc or are a resident of the local Carlisle areas and want to find out more information about these local food offers then please pop in and join Food Cumberland at this event.
Find out more here
