FOOD
SYSTEM

Through Innovation
& Collaboration

Transforming the

Our Ecosystem

We connect research organisations, local government, and innovative businesses. We facilitate innovation through partnership building and funding to drive economic growth and create a better food system for our region.

Testimonials

Hear from the innovators we've supported on their journey.

“Growing Kent & Medway has been a cornerstone in the successful launch of my business. Their holistic support, from practical resources and expert advice to community building, has made a significant difference.”

Nana Odama, Nutrinana's Activated Granola

Innovation

It's the key to transforming our food system.

£9m

invested in research capabilities in Kent and Medway.

262

collaborations created between research organisations and businesses.

100+

sustainable innovation projects funded for local businesses.

new plant-based food and drink-related products or processes brought to market.

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Impact

From sustainable horticulture to innovative fresh produce

solutions, our support transforms ideas into impact.

Growing Kent & Medway

5 min read

On 20th and 21st May 2026, our Communications and Events Officer, Dr Dominic Hill, attended F&A Next in Wageningen. He returned with a wealth of insights for the UK, focusing on what drives founder success, how startups must position themselves to survive, and how our ecosystem can best support that journey.

F&A Next 2026: Critical Scale-Up Lessons for the UK Agrifood Ecosystem

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News

Close-up of an apple with spots, casued by apple scab, on a tree. Green leaves surround it. The apple is red and yellow against a blurred garden background.

Finding Sustainable Solutions for Apple Scab with British Apples and Pears

British Apples and Pears, in collaboration with Niab, utilised one of our small grant programmes to trial novel treatments for apple scab. The project identified a promising alternative to lost chemical fungicides and proved that a risk-based spray programme could reduce application costs by £65 per hectare.