The UK hop sector faces significant challenges from global competition, a changing climate, and pest and diseases pressures. This report examines how a targeted strategic place-based investment can support the industry and revive British hops in Kent and Medway.

The toolkit provides an evidence-based blueprint for organisations aiming to tackle local youth unemployment through entrepreneurship with food and drink.

In collaboration with UKRI, this roadmap outlines the strategic actions required to capture a share of the $27 billion global market for alternative proteins.