A CAMPAIGN designed to put quality local food and drink on the menu of restaurants across Middlesbrough has signed up its latest eatery.

Jurys Inn has pledged its support for the Growing Middlesbrough Local Food Network, after teaming up with local food producer Rosalind Waugh.

The fruit-packed preserves produced by Rosalind’s Larder impressed head chef Martin Moore so much he’s added them to the breakfast buffet at the hotel.

She said: “I’m delighted to be working with Martin and the rest of the team at Jurys Inn and I’m hoping it might encourage more food outlets to get involved with Growing Middlesbrough.”

The Growing Middlesbrough campaign aims to improve access to food and drink which has been grown or produced within 50 miles of the town.

Joe Dunne, from Middlesbrough Environment City, who is one of those at the forefront of the scheme, said: “The interest in Growing Middlesbrough is increasing all the time – we’re talking to a growing number of producers, retailers, caterers and consumers who know that their involvement is helping to support the local economy by securing jobs and helping to create new ones."

The campaign features a series of Local Food Weekends – the next takes place from Friday, March 3 to Sunday, March 5.

For further information about Growing Middlesbrough and to find Local Food Weekend participating food outlets visit www.growingmiddlesbrough.org.uk

Restaurants and cafes wanting to get involved are asked to contact Joe Dunne on 01642-579820 or email joe.dunne@menvcity.org.uk