Produced in Norfolk is a 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; our aims

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.

Our aims are to promote the distinctiveness and quality of products made in Norfolk in order to encourage local sourcing and to add value to sustainable tourism by facilitating networks, strengthening links between businesses, forming partnerships and marketing the brand. We also aim to encourage entrepreneurs and start-up businesses through sharing business support, research, networking and the provision of opportunities for the transfer of knowledge and expertise.

We currently have over 140 members from cheese makers to milliners. We encourage environmental sustainability through annual producer awards which reward innovation and commitment to sound practice that others can replicate

Over £150,000 has been contributed to the project since its launch, by Norfolk businesses and Norfolk people working as volunteers and 95% of products and services we use in the company are sourced from within Norfolk.

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.

Produced In Norfolk Registered in England number 05338671