Free Food & Drink Business Support Continues Across West of England
24th October 2025
The West of England Food and Drink Support Initiative (FDSI) continues to provide crucial free technical and business support to food and drink producers and hospitality businesses throughout the region.
Over the past nine months, the expert team at The Food WorksSW has delivered tailored advice, hands-on technical support, and a comprehensive programme of events designed to help local businesses innovate and grow.
Comprehensive Support Package
The FDSI offers specialised assistance to food producers, manufacturers, hospitality, and foodservice businesses across the West of England. Whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling up an existing operation, the programme provides expert guidance to help overcome technical and product development challenges.
What’s Included?
Technical & Product Development Advice
- HACCP food safety plans
- Shelf-life and packaging guidance
- Nutritional and labelling advice
- Equipment and process layout
- Recipe development and reformulation
- Costing reviews and product scale-up
Kitchen & Product Development Support
- Up to 2 days of hands-on support
- Access to professional kitchen facilities
- Help with proof of concept and product refinement
Food Certification Support
- Guidance on SALSA, BRCGS, and other certifications
- Support setting up systems to meet retailer/wholesaler requirements
Events & Workshops
- Meet the Buyer sessions
- Food safety and compliance training
- Starting a food business workshops
- Introduction to New Product Development
Up to 8 Hours of FREE Support
Eligible businesses can access this comprehensive support package completely free of charge, making it an invaluable opportunity for local food and drink enterprises.
Expert Delivery Team
The support is delivered by the experienced specialist team at The Food WorksSW, a dedicated food and drink innovation centre located in Weston-super-Mare. The facility features on-site technical support, a product development kitchen, and food-grade business units.
Support can be delivered at The Food WorksSW premises, at pre-selected community kitchens across the region, or at your own business location, depending on your specific requirements.
How to Access Support
This is a time-limited opportunity for food and drink businesses across North Somerset and the wider West of England region. To find out more about how your business could benefit and to register for support, visit the Food & Drink Support Initiative page.
Don’t miss this chance to access professional expertise that could transform your food or drink business at no cost.
