Orkney's food and drink industry has teamed up with the Highlands and Islands Enterprise network to develop a strategy for the islands. HIE senior key industries manager Bob Stubbs said: "Orkney has an excellent reputation for high quality produce and has successfully developed a brand recognised throughout the world." Orkney Quality Food and Drink chairman Stewart Crichton said the main challenges were a shortage of labour and suitable premises, and high transport and waste handling costs. Key objectives include making the industry more attractive for school leavers, improving co-operation within the sector, and increasing the number of processed products and companies on the islands. {{NEWS }}