Did you know that food and drink is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK, employing more than half a million people and generating a turnover of around £80 million per annum?
It is one of the fastest moving and innovative industries in the world. Nowhere is this more in evidence than in Shropshire, home of the UK branch of the global dairy phenomenon Müller Dairy and other large employers such as Uniq, Anglo Beef Processors and Palethorpes in addition to a plethora of smaller producers, many of which are beginning to make a name for themselves not just in Shropshire but further afield as well.
The Shropshire economy is very reliant on the food and drink sector, with approaching 4,000 people employed within the food and drink manufacturing sector alone. The breadth of delicious food and drink being produced in our county is a significant asset for the Shropshire tourism industry via the presence of high quality restaurants, farm shops and unique retail outlets such as the Ludlow Food Centre and Battlefield 1403 and events including regular farmers’ markets as well as internationally renowned festivals such as the Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival.
So whether you are a business wanting to find out how you can better exploit Shropshire’s exciting food and drink industry, or you just want to find out more about food and drink in Shropshire, why not explore these web pages further?
Supporting the Food and Drink Industry
Find out what help is available for your food and drink business in Shropshire
Food and Drink Key Facts and Figures
Find out exactly why the food and drink sector is so important to Shropshire
Food and Drink Key Players
From major multinationals to small local companies, find out who is already in Shropshire