£4 million investment helps
food entrepreneurs get a head start

125 years of expertise in the food industry combined today to celebrate the launch of a Food Hero network at the brand new Malmo Park, Hull’s first ever food innovation and technology centre. The outstanding eight, as they’re billing themselves, is made up of experts from across the food sector – from manufacturing to marketing, finance, product development and training.

Comprising ex managing directors, marketeers, chefs and food scientists, the team at Malmo Park is ready and waiting for businesses to come and learn from their expertise in the food arena.

Rachel Field the on-site manager of Malmo Park explains, “We know how difficult it can be to start a food business, so we’ve assembled the best advice and expertise in the county to give businesses a head start in an increasingly competitive market.”

Malmo Park is a new concept in food manufacturing, the business park offers subsidised production and managed office space for up and coming food entrepreneurs, acting as an “incubator” unit for these companies. But they don’t stop there.

“The key ingredient, is the onsite business expertise and development kitchen. I can confidently say, if you’re a food business looking for new premises, Malmo offers not only the most competitive rates, but the know-how and expertise to get your business off the ground. We’re already looking to plan our first “meet the buyer” events to put our manufacturers in touch with retailers,” says Field.

The aim of Malmo Park is to build of community of food entrepreneurs that compliment and work collectively, they might share production teams, work jointly on distribution or join forces to exhibit at trade shows.

“There’s strength in numbers, and we’ve got a terrific team of people to support these producers. So if you’ve been kicking around a few product ideas, now is the time to write that business plan and visit Malmo Park.”