Resources for food & drink startups

Got a food or drink startup?​ ​Let's cut to the cheese. 😁 Launching a food startup isn't easy. But the UK's food & beverage industry is the biggest manufacturing sector by turnover, valued at some £105 billion, and it's growing.

If you've set your heart on selling your food and drink services to people who will love them as much as you do, check out these resources for help with getting going.

Watch a replay of our event with Growing Kent & Medway all about how to fund a food & drink business, including the latest routes to capital.

Check out the British Library Food Season 2023 for a delectable menu of entrepreneurial events and food industry insights.

Don't miss The Business of Food and Food Season Super Sunday for the latest trends in the industry and on the high street.

Join the Foodication team at the British Library Business & IP Centre on 2nd June to learn how to run a successful food business.

Get the chance to connect with investors and challenger brands, showcase your products and pitch to retail buyers at this year's Bread & Jam Fest.

Download a guide from Enterprise Nation on running a food or drink business, including tips on research, funding, distribution & production.

Check out the latest Helpbnk.com resources and hear from David Abrahamovitch, founder of Grind, who built a business that is taking on the huge coffee brands around the world.

Connect with The Food & Drink forum, an industry-led, not-for-profit organisation sharing resources and driving positive change in the food industry.

See you soon! Paul & team.