Walk the Supply Chain

Walk the Supply Chain is a series of free events funded by Natural England designed to build collaborative relationships in the Food Chain. Eight events will run covering the milk, arable, added value, horticulture and bio energy supply chains.

7Y and the English Farming & Food Partnership ("EFFP") will be jointly delivering the project on behalf of Natural England and will be able to draw on their expertise to deliver an exciting and informative range of events to inspire event attendees. Events will take the form of a single day activity and structured with a visit to a practical site demonstrating its part in the supply chain be it grower, processor or retailer. There will also be chances to hear from industry speakers who will bring interesting perspectives on the opportunities available to producers in years to come.
To read more about the project please download this pdf.

Event 3
Renewable Energy Opportunities for Poultry Producers
Date: Friday 8^th February 2008
Venue: Wharton Court, Leominster
Description: This event will explore the future challenges and opportunities for poultry producers in the disposal of poultry litter and how renewable energy generation may provide an outlet in the future. Speakers will outline waste regulations affecting the poultry industry and renewable energy options including a proposed poultry litter powered Heat and Power plant in Herefordshire.
Time: 12.15pm start with free lunch included.
To book a place on this free event please contact Sarah Wells on 01568 619113 or email sarah.wells@7y.co.uk
Download the flyer for further information

Event 4
Adding Value to produce through the Supply Chain
Date: Friday 22^nd February 2008
Venue: Ludlow Food Centre, Bromfield, Shropshire
Description: A chance to explore how packing and processing produce can return added value to the producer and bring the consumer closer. The event will involve a visit to a local supplier of the Ludlow Food Centre who will explain how their business has changed to fulfil this market. This will be followed by time in the Food Centre and a local lunch. Following lunch, speakers will outline how high commodity prices have affected grocery prices and the subsequent affect on consumer purchasing. A representative from the Ludlow Food Centre will give insight into the ethos and impetus behind the impressive local centre that has been established.
Time: 10.00am meet at Ludlow Food Centre
To book a place on this free event please contact Sarah Wells on 01568 619113 or email sarah.wells@7y.co.uk

Keep checking this page as future events are updated here.
Further events in the dairy and arable sectors to follow.

For further information on the Walk the Supply Chain project please contact:
Sarah Wells
7Y Business
01568 619113 or email sarah.wells@7y.co.uk