Exciting plans are taking shape for a new Northamptonshire Week of Food & Drink, taking place for the first time this year, from 1st to 9th June. Organised by Made in Northamptonshire and the Northamptonshire Tourism Business Network, the county’s first ever Food & Drink Week raises a glass to the people, places and producers that make up the county’s growing food and drink scene, with special events, menus that shine a spotlight on local produce, pop ups, collaborations, tours, tastings and more, at locations all around Northamptonshire. Kevin Rogers is a Partner at Wilson Bro ..read more

In the UK, there’s a growing interest in sustainable foraging practices as people realize the importance of respecting nature while reaping its bounty. With diverse landscapes from woodlands to coastal shores, the UK offers plenty of opportunities for responsible foraging. However, starting out can be daunting—how do you know what’s safe to eat and what sustainable foraging looks like? That’s where experts like Lizzie Farmer come in. Lizzie, who grew up surrounded by nature, sees foraging as a way of collaborating with the environment, giving back as much as taking. Lizzie says ‘I have amazin ..read more

  As we navigate the ever-changing seasons, our local food choices can have a profound impact not only on our health but also on the sustainability of our food system. Let’s delve into the beauty and benefits of seasonal eating and explore how we can embrace the bounty of each season here in North Northants. Taste the Difference: There’s something truly magical about biting into a ripe, juicy strawberry in the height of summer or savoring a comforting bowl of root vegetable stew on a crisp autumn evening. Seasonal eating allows us to experience food at its peak freshness and flavor, as f ..read more

North Northants Sustainable Food Network is proud to introduce the latest member of our steering group. Milly brings a wealth of experience, and will be the much needed voice of farming communities. Award winning Digital Marketing expert Milly Fyfe, a Farmer, Mum of two young children, home cook and farming communicator, set up a food blog called No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents during the height of the pandemic. Milly set up CIC ‘No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents’ in 2023. As home cook and a mother herself, Milly understands the challenges faced by busy parents. Her philosophy revolves around the ..read more

Meet Freyja from Groundwork Northamptonshire, the coordinator for an exciting new project, funded by public health, in which growing, cooking and healthy eating initiatives are being rolled out across North Northamptonshire to build local resilience and empower individuals, equipping them with tools and tips to lead healthier lifestyles. This initiative will focus on the communities most at risk of a poor diet and will address health inequalities in North Northamptonshire, as well as harnessing the knowledge and expertise already available. Groundwork Northamptonshire, which already supports c ..read more

Last week we were excited to join other Sustainable Food Places from around the UK at St Catherines College, Oxford for the 2023 SFP conference. Sustainable Food Places is a partnership programme led by the Soil Association, Food Matters and Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming. With more than 85 members, the SFP network is a fantastic source of knowledge, support and inspiration and so it was great to be able to meet so many other Sustainable Food Place members in person. A mix of talks, workshops and networking opportunities was packed into a busy day, we particularly enjoyed th ..read more

Did you miss our ‘find out more’ event? We held a webinar on the 29th of March to give an overview of the project. In the webinar, we covered our successes, plans for the future, our visions for food in North Northants and what we are doing to involve communities, businesses and other organisations. The North Northants Sustainable Food Network was set up as a partnership of organisations with the aim of working to make North Northamptonshire a sustainable food place, where everyone can enjoy healthy, local, affordable food and communities can help shape their local food network. We want to wor ..read more

North Northants Sustainable Food Network is pleased to announce that it has been accepted as a member of the Sustainable Food Places network, which brings together pioneering food partnerships across the UK to share best practice and drive innovation on all aspects of healthy and sustainable living. The North Northants Sustainable Food Network was formed in 2021 by Northamptonshire ACRE, a charity working with rural communities across the county and Made in Northamptonshire, a co-operative working with the county’s food and drink producers. NNSFN is now a thriving partnership of organisations ..read more

NCF is launching a new campaign to shine a spotlight on rural community needs to help champion our rural communities. Rachel McGrath Chief Executive of Northamptonshire Community Foundation said “nearly a third of the county live within rural communities, including rural towns. At Northamptonshire Community Foundation, we are developing a focus on rural philanthropy to ensure that these communities get their fair share of funding. This in turn will help tackle urgent needs such as poverty and access to services across our local villages and countryside. We invite you to get involved across the ..read more

With a small team in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside, jute Coffee is delivering outstanding coffee without compromising its strong environmental values. The company was founded by Craig in 2018, who dreamed of running a coffee business with the environment at the core of the business, the following year, Kerry joined Craig as the other half of jute Coffee, with a love of coffee and the same beliefs in doing what they can to look after the planet and growing the zero waste coffee business. jute was born- They source and hand roast quality, 100% arabica beans from small cooperative ..read more