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f3 - who we are and what we do

f3 provides market research, business planning and consultancy services to develop sustainable local food systems.

Our work includes strategic planning, research, feasibility studies and business planning, training for producers and support organisations, and the facilitation of collaborative approaches.

Free enterprise consultancy is now available for community food enterprises in England -read more.

f3 is a Community Interest Company comprising 18 leading experts with UK and international experience. We are all 'veterans' of the local food movement directly involved in real projects, ranging from managing farmer's markets to running a micro-brewery.

Read more about our work on:

enterprise support and business planning
local food distribution and food hubs
IT and e-commerce
public sector strategies and action plans
community food initiatives

We also publish Local Food News,a free e-mail newsletter and independent review of media coverage of the sector.

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Lancashire farmers' markets - business plan for market collaboration
Torfaen food co-ops - business plan to expand local veg co-op using local produce
Sustainable Supply Chains - linking supply chain development to sustainability aims in Wales - see more
Devon County Council - procurement opportunities - see exec summary
NE region - mapping distribution solutions for local produce see exec summary
Evaluation for Sustain of the Good Food on the Public Plate project
Oily fish for SE schools - read the summary report on this successful supply chain solution