Reports

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Reducing the Carbon Footprint of our Food System in Kent and Medway

Small and micro businesses in the food sector play a critical role in the sustainability of our food systems. But with limited resources, how can we support them on the journey to net-zero?

Growing Kent & Medway

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Reviving the British Hop Industry

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.

Growing Kent & Medway

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Brand Evaluation

An independent brand evaluation and market valuation of the Strength in Places-funded project Growing Kent & Medway - a report by Strat House.

Growing Kent & Medway

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Niab Fruit Annual Reviews

Read the latest developments in fruit research and innovation from Niab's specialist research teams

Growing Kent & Medway

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Be Your Own Boss Programme Toolkit

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

Growing Kent & Medway

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Plant Crop Waste and Valorisation in South East England

The report explores the untapped potential of horticultural by-products in the South East to drive a biobased circular economy.

Growing Kent & Medway

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Fruit Crop Waste and Valorisation

Untapping the potential of fruit waste from Kent and Medway's orchards and fruit farms

Growing Kent & Medway

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Vegetable Crop Waste and Valorisation

Untapping the potential of vegetable waste to create new revenue streams and sustainable new products.

Growing Kent & Medway

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Grape Crop Waste and Valorisation

Untapping the potential of waste generated through wine production from Kent and Medway's vineyards.

Growing Kent & Medway

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Mushroom Waste and Valorisation

Finding value from spent mushroom substrate.

Growing Kent & Medway

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Hop Waste and Valorisation

Finding value from hop by-products and waste from brewing.

Growing Kent & Medway

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Cereal Waste and Valorisation

Untapping the potential of by-products and waste from cereal production.

Growing Kent & Medway

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Place-based Investment in Food and Farming Innovation: What works?

What makes regional investment in agri-food innovation successful?

Growing Kent & Medway

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Mid-Term Progress Report

A reflection on our impact on fostering innovation in the Kent and Medway region.

Growing Kent & Medway

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Business Innovation Survey 2023

Results from an innovation survey to benchmark R&D activity in the agri-food sector.

Growing Kent & Medway

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The Alternative Protein Roadmap

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

Growing Kent & Medway

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Summative Assessment of the Growing Green project report

Independent Assessment of the Growing Green programme

What is the economic and environmental impact of the pilot Growing Green project, a grant and training programme to help food businesses move to net-zero.

Growing Kent & Medway

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