Scheme details
Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, County Durham, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Northumberland
Categories: Business support
Business stage: Trading business
Page last updated: 01 October 2026
Part of the North East Rural Growth Programme (2026-2029) funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority
Food and Drink North East (FADNE) has been appointed as a key delivery partner of the North East Rural Growth Programme (RGP).
The three-year initiative, which is funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, provides targeted support to businesses across the North East to help them start, grow and become more resilient.
FADNE is leading on a dedicated food and drink offer, delivering tailored one-to-one business support, practical workshops, and valuable networking opportunities to businesses across the food, drink and hospitality sectors in the North East. Follow this link for more information.