Sponsors
We are proud to announce our sponsonrs for this years Food Northwest Gala Awards as follows;
DWF LLP is a leading full service law firm, based in the North of England. We provide a full range of legal services to businesses and private clients across the UK. To find out more abut this growing and successful firm visit www.dwf.co.uk
Business Link Northwest is an impartial business support and information service, available to businesses and individuals in the North West.
It provides relevant up-to-date information on business issues such as starting or expanding a business, managing people, marketing, finance, technology and exporting.
The service is completely free to use and can be accessed via the telephone, online, or face-to-face for more in-depth support.
Its specialist team of experienced food and drink brokers offer tailored business support companies operating in this sector. Working from Carlisle to Crewe and from “farm to fork”, Business Link’s food and drink brokers work with businesses in agriculture, manufacturing, food service and hospitality. www.businesslinknw.co.uk
The LSC exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. We are responsible for ensuring the availability of high-quality education and training for everyone. We have a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to world class standards. Our vision is that young people and adults in England have knowledge and skills matching the best in the world and are part of a truly competitive workforce. We work nationally, regionally and locally to deliver this ambition on behalf of learners and employers. www.lsc .gov.uk
Manson Insurance Brokers is a leading insurance broker, providing professional insurance advice and solutions to companies and individuals throughout the UK.
Manson Insurance Brokers has developed particular expertise in a number of industries, including the Food and Beverage sector. We advise a range of businesses from suppliers and processors of raw materials and products to wholesalers and logistic providers.
Our knowledge and expertise have enabled us to build strong relationships with a number of leading insurers that allow us to create bespoke solutions for our customers.
Our proactive approach will ensure all the appropriate threats to your business are covered.
We also offer access to risk management assessments, health and safety audits, alternative risk financing and disaster recovery planning.
Solutions for businesses with composite insulation panels are also available.
In 2007, Manson Insurance Group became part of Jelf Group plc, one of the largest independent insurance and financial groups in the South of England and Wales. www.manson insurance .co.uk
In partnership with Chambers of Commerce North West the UK Trade & Investment International Trade Team is the first point of contact for local companies looking to unleash the business growth potential of international trade. The experienced advisory team delivers a range of UKTI programmes, working closely with companies at all stages of the international business development cycle.
Dedicated Food & Drink International Trade Advisers organise a comprehensive programme of trade events and international market visits, geared to giving companies the confidence and information needed to develop their trading potential. www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk
MIDAS is Manchester’s inward investment agency, with a strategic aim to secure significant levels of new investment and employment for the city region. This is achieved through the global business marketing of Manchester, targeting key markets and sectors, and the provision of an extensive, free and confidential package of advice and assistance for location consultants and potential investors. www.investinmanchester.com
The Northwest Organic Centre (NWOC) supports the development of organic food and farming in Cheshire , Cumbria , Greater Manchester , Lancashire and Merseyside .
We are here to provide down to earth advice on all aspects of organic production and consumption - producers considering organic conversion, existing organic businesses, retailers looking for new products and for consumers looking for places to buy organic produce. www.soilassociation.org/nwoc
IGD provides international market intelligence, supply chain best practice and consumer insight to the food and grocery industry worldwide. IGD helps companies identify opportunities to grow their businesses, and brings together intelligence and best practice to make a difference to people across the chain. www.igd.com
Barclays Commercial Bank provides relationship banking to 151,000 larger and medium business customers in the UK (£1m to £1bn turnover). Customers are served by a network of relationship and industry sector specialist managers who provide local access to an extensive range of products and services, as well as offering business information and support. Customers are also offered access to the products and expertise of other businesses in the Group, particularly Barclays Capital and Barclaycard. Barclays Asset and Sales Finance – a specialist business within Barclays Commercial Bank - provides customers with asset financing and leasing solutions. www.barclays.co.uk
Leapfrog was set up in 2001 by its founding partners Hilary Berg and Jeanette Riley, as an ethical communications consultancy. Until June 2001 they ran the public relations department at Iceland Foods plc, winning the PR Week Gold Award for UK in-house department of the year. The company works regionally, nationally and internationally with clients who are proactively socially responsible. It plans and manages integrated communications campaigns that combine public relations with brand management and wider marketing activity. www.leapfrogpr.org
Sponsorship opportunities are still availble, please contact Gianna Molica-Franco at Food Northwest on 01928 513773
