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Producer and Retail, Wholesale & Hospitality Members.
Benefits include:
- Promotion under the Produced in Kent banner through promotional literature, campaigns and media coverage
- Dedicated member website page with content fully controlled by the member
- Use of the Produced in Kent “Member” logo to promote the business
- Use of the Produced in Kent logo on products ( subject to approval)
- Business development, support and advice.
- Website entry on the south east region food group website www.southeastenglandfoodanddrink.co.uk.
- Access to Produced in Kent marketing collateral and promotional materials
- Advice on training courses, resources and funding
- Opportunities to participate in shows and events at preferential rates
- Trade development opportunities through meet the buyer events
- Promotional opportunities via the Taste of Kent Awards
- Access to Press and PR advice
- Newsletters and e-bulletins
- Invitations to Produced in Kent networking meetings and seminars
- Free entry into the published Produced in Kent producer guide
- Access to Produced in Kent branded point of sale materials
- Access to insurance services through NFU Mutual
- Access to legal services at preferential rates through Whitehead Monckton
- Access to accountancy services at preferential rates through WK Finn-Kelcey
Forthcoming benefits
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Access to advice on packaging
Trade and Services Members
Businesses that supply or service Producer and Retail, Wholesale & Hospitality members of Produced in Kent Ltd are eligible to join as an Associate Member.
Benefits include:
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Own website page the content of which is fully controlled by you and links to your website if available
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Use of the Produced in Kent Ltd Member logo to promote the business
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Advertisement opportunities in our newsletters and e-bulletins
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Access to Produced in Kent branded point of sale materials
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Access to insurance services through NFU Mutual
- Access to legal services at preferential rates through Whitehead Monckton
- Access to accountancy services at preferential rates through WK Finn-Kelcey
Forthcoming benefits
- Access to the members bulletin board/ forum
There will also be the opportunity to market their business to the whole of the Produced in Kent Ltd membership. This may be via a networking meeting or a sales offering exclusive to our membership. There will also be advertising and sponsorship opportunities available in our newsletters, food guides and on our website.
Affiliate Members
Craft or non food manufacturers will be eligible to join as affiliate members. Additionally, this category is open to start-up food and drink businesses for a maximum of 2 years after which they need to upgrade to a Producer Membership.
Benefits include:
- Own website page the content of which is fully controlled by you and links to your website if available
- Use of the Produced in Kent Ltd Member logo to promote the business
- Opportunities to promote the business at Produced in Kent Ltd networking events
- Advertisement opportunities in our newsletters and e-bulletins
- Access to Produced in Kent branded point of sale materials
- Access to insurance services through NFU Mutual
- Access to legal services at preferential rates through Whitehead Monckton
- Access to accountancy services at preferential rates through WK Finn-Kelcey
Forthcoming benefits
- Access to the members bulletin board/ forum
Tourism Member
Tourist attraction or experience supporting the ideals of local sourcing through their gift shops, tearooms or catering.
Benefits include:
- Own website page the content of which is fully controlled by you and links to your website if available
- Use of the Produced in Kent Ltd Member logo to promote the business
- Opportunities to promote the business at Produced in Kent Ltd networking events
- Advertisement opportunities in our newsletters and e-bulletins
- Access to Produced in Kent branded point of sale materials
- Access to insurance services through NFU Mutual
- Access to legal services at preferential rates through Whitehead Monckton
- Access to accountancy services at preferential rates through WK Finn-Kelcey
Forthcoming benefits
- Access to the members bulletin board/ forum
