The North West has a rich heritage when it comes to food and drink. Whether it’s a long history of food innovation – with companies like Carr’s pioneering biscuit production – a strong manufacturing base with well-known food manufacturers like Kellanova and Warburtons making the region their home, or a growing culinary scene, with the North West becoming a vibrant destination for foodies, the region can quite rightly stake its claim as a food and drink heavyweight. After all, we do have the Lancashire Hotpot and Eccles Cakes!

What’s more, according to the latest government statistics, the region’s food and drink manufacturing industry is worth £4.4bn in economic........

© BusinessLive