What is the new Bristol Taste Makers brand, what we're looking for, the benefits to you, and how to apply.
We have an opportunity for a brand developer to deliver our new food and drink brand, Bristol Taste Makers.
Bristol Taste Makers will celebrate and promote local producers of quality food and drink.
We've selected 30 Bristol producers to create a balanced portfolio of products based on:
- where they make their products
- how they source their ingredients
What we're looking for
We're looking for an entrepreneur, or business, based in Bristol or the West of England region, either:
- a local food or hospitality sector entrepreneur
- a marketing agency or specialist with experience, or strong understanding, of the local or regional food sector
- an entrepreneur or existing business with a passion for locally sourced food
- someone who knows how to turn an initial brand development and market testing into a commercial proposition
The benefits for you
You'll get a head start with a new business opportunity through access to:
- products from local, ethical and sustainable suppliers
- products with a proven track record of sales
- producer contact details, and information about product range, terms and profit margins
- access to a network of contacts established during test trading
- a set of branding assets ready to use with some limited stock
How to apply
Email: produce.west@bristol.gov.uk
We'll then send you the project background and brief.
You'll then need to supply an Expression of Interest, that:
- outlines how you would develop and launch the Bristol Taste Makers brand over the next 6 to 12 months
- explains how you would take the outline branding proposition forward into a sustainable business model
The Expressions of Interest application closes at 12 midday, Tuesday 10 March 2026.
Knowledge share
No formal contract or grant funding agreement is expected to form part of any transfer of Bristol Taste Makers assets.
The Economic Development team will share information, insights and assets from the last 12-18 months having developed a brand and limited product line for test trading.
We'll have no formal role with any resulting trading entity.