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Packaging to save money and save the planet- February 2008
	Two programmes delivered by Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency (CREA), Distinctly Cumbrian (DC) and Cumbria Business Environment Network (CBEN), are joining forces early in March (Friday 7) to promote a one-day Packaging seminar and workshop that will help local food and drink businesses to save money and to save waste.

Community retailers look forward to year ahead - January 2008
	A team from Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency (CREA) has just completed a thorough survey of rural shops and other retailers across Cumbria on behalf of the Rural Retail Advisory Partnership. The project included not only compiling a comprehensive database of over 250 retailers but also conducting face-to-face interviews with almost 70 owners of stand-alone rural shops.

New Food Technology Centre for Cumbria - October 2007

Construction of a new Food Technology Centre for Cumbria is to get underway next week (8 October) when local building contractors, Team Northern Construction Limited based in Milnthorpe, begin work at the Redhills site.

Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency and its Distinctly Cumbrian programme have developed the Food Technology Centre project as part of their support for food and drink producers in the county and it represents an investment of over £1.5 million.

CREA celebrates local successes - August 2007

Small businesses won awards from Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency (CREA) at this year's Lowther Horse Driving Trials and Country Fair as part of the organisation's celebration of the best of the rural economy.

Tatton reflects the best of Cumbrian craft

Distinctly Cumbrian, a programme managed by Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency, will be taking examples of some of the best of Cumbrian craft to the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park, Cheshire next week (18-22 July) as part of the Lake District Reflections garden and marquee at the Show. The garden itself has been designed and constructed by Andy Loudon, already an RHS medal winner at both Chelsea and Tatton shows.

Use a local loaf for National Bread Week - May 2007
	A major high street brand is promoting National Bread Week (Monday 7 to Sunday 13 May) but Cumbrian breadmakers are offering something a bit different for those who appreciate a loaf with more local character.

Investing for exports and expansion - March 2007

The volume of recent applications to Distinctly Cumbrian, a programme delivered by Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency, means that significant funding will be going into the local economy in the coming year through the programme. However, there is one particular area where applications for grants would be welcomed and that is for businesses looking to develop their online and ICT systems. David Prentice, ICT Development Officer and his team are seeing a growing trend towards ICT audits and e-commerce requests.

Searching for savings - February 2007
	Two prominent programmes operating as part of the Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency - the Cumbria Resource Efficiency Programme (CREP) and Distinctly Cumbrian - joined forces on Wednesday 31 January for a Logistics Seminar to introduce local businesses to a range of approaches for making savings on transport costs.

Cumbrian food for Farmhouse Breakfast Week - January 2007
	It is NFU Farmhouse Breakfast Week from 21 - 28 January and Distinctly Cumbrian, a programme delivered by Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency, is working with Cumbria Tourism to encourage local businesses, as well as individuals at home, to source locally and to make the local connections.

Counting The Food Miles To Christmas - December 2006
	As Christmas food shopping rapidly approaches, everyone in the county can help to reduce national and international food miles and support local producers. Distinctly Cumbrian, a programme delivered by Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency, is playing its part, advising local producers on distribution.

Local produce on show to thousands - November 2006
	Distinctly Cumbrian, a programme delivered by Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency, and Made in Cumbria, part of Cumbria County Council, are working together to exhibit the best of Cumbrian produce at one of the biggest public food events of the year.

Everything You Needle On Line - November 2006
	If your business is at the quality end of food and drink or craft and production and promotes Cumbria as a home for quality products, you may be eligible for free advice and or grant support under our ICT Development Programme.

More than £3 million spent and clock ticking on last £1 million - November 2006
	Distinctly Cumbrian, a programme delivered by Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency, has been offering grants to rural food, drink and craft producers since July 2002 and, with over £3 million committed and its final deadline approaching, the organisation is keen to commit its last £1 million of funding to local businesses in plenty of time.

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