Mar 2nd, 2023
3 mins
The BFFF were pleased to be able to visit the University of Lincoln’s National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM) in Holbeach recently, to see first-hand how this world-renowned centre is supporting the transformation and growth of businesses by developing and supporting key skills and innovation needs in the areas of Food Robotics, Automation & Processing Research.
The NCFM also partners with the Lincoln Institute of Agrifood Technology (LIAT) and is key to the South Lincolnshire Food Enterprise Zone, which launched in September with an investment of over £16m to support Greater Lincolnshire’s agri-food sector and help position it as the UK Food Valley and a top 10 global centre for international food trade.
And with an impressive new £10m campus on site, including an Innovation Centre with labs, test kitchen, sensory suite and teaching rooms, along with an abundance of academic and industry expertise on tap, it’s clear to see how they could play a vital role in helping businesses navigate the challenges ahead.
We would like to extend a huge thanks to all those involved in what turned out to be a most informative and worthwhile day.
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