Useful Information

OPPORTUNITIES AND INITIATIVES

FOOD SAFETY – HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL

Website - www.horsham.gov.uk/health/1249.aspx
The team is responsible for enforcing food safety in approximately 1000 businesses operating in Horsham District.  In addition, courses for food handlers are provided at the Council offices and on site if the numbers of candidates is significant.

SUSSEX BREAKFAST

Website - www.horsham.gov.uk/leisure/9664.aspx
The Sussex Breakfast accreditation scheme is open to any Sussex accommodation or hospitality business serving breakfasts, such as B&Bs, hotels, cafes and attractions. A 'Sussex Breakfast' is at least 60% local, seasonal ingredients. There are many commercial and ethical advantages to being a Sussex Breakfast provider.

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR REGIONAL FOOD & DRINK AT BRINSBURY

Website - www.chichester.ac.uk/about-us/brinsbury-food-and-drink
Our vision is to create a network group of regional food and drink producers, distibutors, retailers and hospitality businesses whose shared objectives are to create a thriving community of businesses. 

SUSSEX FOOD & DRINK NETWORK

hilary@sussexfoodnetwork.co.uk 
Providing support to Sussex based organisations involved in the food chain, including local producers and processors, to expand their markets and make their produce more accessible to the public. Why not join the Sussex Food and Drink Network Group through LinkedIn?

SUSSEX FOOD & DRINK AWARDS 2011/12 

Website - www.sussexfoodawards.biz
The Sussex Food & Drink Awards are the only awards that recognise and support local farmers, local food & drink producers and businesses which use or sell local produce.  The Horsham District is certainly blessed as far as local produce is concerned, with many award-winning artisan producers, microbreweries, vineyards, fantastic farms and farm shops and independent retailers as well as scrumptious eateries using locally sourced produce to serve up fantastic dishes.  Vote for your favourite on the website above.  Voting closes 1 October 2011.

BIGBARN

Website - www.bigbarn.co.uk
The UK's no.1 local food website, helping people to find good, safe, accountable food from local sources.  BigBarn is committed to reversing the anti-social trend of the UK food industry.

LOVE BRITISH FOOD!

Website – www.lovebritishfood.co.uk
The one-stop-shop for consumers, retailers, caterers and schools wanting to enjoy the diverse and delicious food that Britain produces.  Everything you need to know about buying British food including what logos to look for, where to buy and information about regional and seasonal varieties.

CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKETS

Website – www.farmersmarkets.net
The only directory of inspected and genuine farmers' markets in the UK!  The National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) independently inspects farmers' markets to make sure they're the "real deal."

SOIL ASSOCIATION

Website – www.soilassociation.org  
Promoting planet-friendly food and farming through education, campaigns and community programmes.