£5000 investment for 2019 Turriff Show
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Turriff Show has received a £5000 boost to help it promote locally sourced food and drink.
The funding was given via the Connect Local Regional Food Fund.
A total of £104,000 was awarded to a total 23 projects across Scotland by the Scottish Government.
Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin has welcomed funding to promote locally sourced food and drink the north-east.
Ms Martin said: “Funding for regional projects is really important for supporting the food and drink sector in Scotland.
“The work is part of a wider ambition to raise the value of the food and drink sector to £30 billion by 2030.
“The Turriff Show Food and Drink Pavilion is a great example of how we can show off local produce and encourage more people to appreciate and enjoy amazing produce from across the north-east.”
Ceri Ritchie, project manager, Connect Local, said: “Once again, we’ve been impressed with the level and quality of applications to the fund.
"It’s clear that there is there is a great deal of energy for, and commitment to, developing regional food projects that benefit local communities.”