Become A Member Of Dorset Food & Drink

Benefits by association

Invaluable association with one of the UK’s most trusted and valued quality food regions
Joining a vibrant community associated with a relevant and a respected local brand
DF&D has a special reputation with local consumers, visitors and within the food sector. Few other counties in the UK can claim this. This is one of quality, tradition, family values, trust, pride, provenance, and localism that are of considerable importance to consumers today
Within the DF&D membership are strong and successful brands of today such as Dorset Cereals and Clipper Teas and many of tomorrow
Association with DF&D will help you achieve stronger relationships with consumers

Marketing Initiatives

Credit as a DF&D corporate partner
Your logo, links and dedicated page on the new DF&D website ( launching 31st March 2018) plus on the new website there will be a dedicated members section including.
Supplier and professional services offered to members on a discounted basis
Access to a dedicated Jobs and careers page
Local trade information
Regular member features
Members’ events and promotions page
Relevant press coverage
Link to your website on newsletters both public and DF&D members
Ownership of one social/networking event per year – if required
Consumer access through all areas of DF&D marketing and event based activity
High priority in all areas of DF&D activity
Inclusion on event promotional items (posters, fliers, brochures — logo and/or name)
Logo on all printed material
Rights to use the DF&D logo
Invitations to DF&D events
Full page advertising in the DF&D guide circulated widely (print run of 40,000)
Access to the DF&D consumer database
Invitations to regular networking events
Presence at DF&D events
Access to pre- and/or post-event research
Opportunity to provide industry-oriented questions on event research
Priority placement at the newly created DF&D Kingston Maurward College Open Day and Food Festival to be held in June 2018
Inclusion in press releases and other media activities
Inclusion in all online and offline sponsor-related and media activities

An expression of support for Dorset’s prominent food and drink economy through close alignment with DF&D’s own brand values of ethical production, localism and food provenance

Digital, social media and web based brand development and consumer and wholesale marketing benefits on DF&D’s new website to be launched in April 2018
Gold member brand promotion by DF&D’s dedicated DF&D team
PR and media advisory service, including access to local, regional, national and specialist food media contacts
Networking and promotional opportunities within DF&D’s member base and corporate partner group
E-newsletter detailing latest news, event opportunities and training courses for members
Identification as one of Dorset’s most respected companies and presence within a select group
Priority listing throughout all DF&D’s printed material
Guaranteed attendance and brand promotion at DF&D’s widened food and member events programmes
Attendance at the DF&D CIC AGM
Tickets to the annual DF&D awards dinner
Specialist trade development and business support services to provide access to new consumers and markets
Website promotion using advert placement functionality which will offer multiple advertising opportunities that will immediately catch the users’ attention and redirect them back to the web page of the individual Gold Member
Key landing pages in website will showcase the chosen brand logos and the homepage will offer a ‘Gold Members of the Month’ section where members can really describe what they offer and who they are
Each Gold Member will have the opportunity to be showcased on the website with detailed descriptions and regular blog opportunities
Extended profile pages can be offered to Gold Members which allow for additional information, imagery or video content to be added. This directory will be created with the intention of building a powerful online community for Dorset businesses
Regular email marketing to the DF&D consumer base

Criteria: There is just one – and simply put, the organisation welcomes every business with its roots in Dorset that grows, makes, brings significant added-value to, sells, serves (where possible) or supports Dorset food and drink.

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