About Us
Produced in Norfolk is a not-for-profit producers’ co-operative, launched in May 2005 and made possible by funding from defra, Norfolk businesses and local people working voluntarily in the County.
We actively promote products that are genuinely made in the County and work to open new markets for Norfolk businesses locally, nationally and abroad. We link consumers to the skilled local people who are our members and research markets to gain a better understanding of consumers needs and respond appropriately.
Opportunities to network across the County and in more local groups encourage the development of local supply chains and provide business support. We facilitate training across a wide spectrum, often at no or little cost to participants and offer help and advice on marketing and increasing sales, together with regular members newsletters
Membership
Membership is open to producers who make food, gift and craft products in Norfolk with some substantive creative input. Accredited members pay an annual subscription, with reduced rates for young entrepreneurs and new businesses. Associate membership is available to businesses or individuals who support and promote our aims and objectives.
Sustainable communities
We anticipate that the success of this project will safeguard over 1000 rural jobs in the County, create more sustainable tourism and lead to a more sustainable rural economy for communities in Norfolk.
We currently have over 120 members from cheese makers to milliners. To obtain a free copy of our 2006 brochure please send a large SAE to The Studio Sawyers Lane Suton Wymondham NR18 9JH Since our launch in May 2005 we have
• Attendended seven shows and events across the County
• Had over 78,000 visitors to the website •
Been finalists in the EDP Food and Farming Awards 2005
• Accreditation of one hundred and twenty five producers into membership
• Assisted four members to obtain grants
• Produced and distributed five editions of the members newsletter PINBoard.
• Supported the transport and promotion of members food to a Food Festival in Italy
• Accessed a free digital photography course for members
• Started PINLocal as a business support network
• Placed one hundred and ten members pages on the website
We have also launched our first environmental award, become members of Tastes of Anglia, FARMA and the Norfolk Social Enterprise Network and worked with 12 community groups across the county. Over £90,000 was contributed to the project in 2005 by Norfolk businesses and Norfolk people working as volunteers. Enquiries welcome We welcome enquiries from community groups, social enterprises and other Norfolk businesses that share our aims to promote genuine Norfolk products and celebrate the work of skilled local people.