Organic food producers are set to showcase their delicacies at a special meal on Tyneside. Catering managers from the region's local authorities, schools, NHS trusts and universities will be tucking into an organic meal on Monday.
The Slow Food Lunch, at Newcastle's Civic Centre, has been set up by the North East Organic Programme.
The event is aimed at raising awareness and promoting organic produce to the public sector.
Representatives from local community food projects, including allotments, community cafes and food co-operatives will also attend.
Alex Rogerson, North East Organic development officer, said: "One of the areas we would like to stimulate is the promotion and development of local organic produce within public procurement - introducing it to our local hospitals, schools and others.
"The event will provide an ideal opportunity for us to introduce local organic producers to some of the key decision-makers in this area."
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