Local food and drink collective Made in Gloucestershire have signed up over 50 members within its first two months of launching.
Set up to connect locals, tourists, chefs, hospitality managers and local businesses with producers based in the county, the group aims to ‘showcase the depth and breadth of the best Gloucestershire’s foodie scene has to offer’.
Local producers and makers represented in Made in Gloucestershire’s directory include Wolfys, Twisting Spirits, Truffle Hunter, Todenham Manor Farm, The Vanilla Pod Bakery, The Boutique Distillery, Simon Weaver Organic, The BBQ Society, Ethical Addictions Coffee Roasters, and The Artisan Kitchen.
Member Samantha Monoyou, founder of The Sugar Rose Kitchen, said: “I was really excited to see Made in Gloucestershire launch and jumped at the chance to join as one of their first members. The proof is quite literally ‘in the pudding’ as I have already received a large corporate order through Made in Gloucestershire from Target PR. From helping businesses to buy from each other to supporting residents to shop smarter through buying local, Made in Gloucestershire is the perfect one-stop-shop to discover something new. There are so many small local producers in Gloucestershire so to be recognised by a scheme like this is really important. There are tough times ahead for many businesses but by supporting local and buying from small independents, we can all make a difference.”
Dev Chakraborty, Deputy Chief Executive of GFirst LEP, one of the scheme’s partner organisations, said: “There is so much to celebrate about our county not just on Gloucestershire Day but every day, and our world-class food and drink scene is a jewel in Gloucestershire’s crown. Already through Made in Gloucestershire I have discovered new businesses I hadn’t heard of before, like Cherry Moo Ice-cream who are based just around the corner from where I live! That’s the whole point of Made in Gloucestershire; to help everyone find a local business they’ll love. Through buying and supporting local, we can help Gloucestershire’s economy to thrive.”
Made in Gloucestershire is fully funded until 31 August 2024 so all businesses can enjoy free membership and promotion while the scheme gets up and running in the first two years of operation. To become a member visit: www.madeingloucestershire.com/become-a-member.
