Bidfood adds eight more suppliers to Open Doors scheme

Bidfood has added eight more suppliers to its SME scheme, Open Doors, taking the total number to 23 since the programme was launched in 2023.

Aimed at small food and beverage suppliers, the Open Doors Programme aim is to identify the most innovative businesses trying to establish themselves within the industry and raise awareness of their products so they can make their mark in wholesale.

Bidfood engages and supports smaller suppliers as they start their foodservice journey, gives its team and customers visibility of the new suppliers, and provides a platform for growth for those suppliers that are best in class.

The latest suppliers to have joined the scheme are:
Icesupp – nourishing frozen supplements for the care and healthcare sector
Wibble – better-for-you desserts
Wildthingz – lower-sugar, organic sweets
Howies Cider – craft cider that is grown, pressed and bottled entirely in the UK
CBD One – premium CBD ‘shots’ for drinks
Kwerky – powdered plant milk made with oat and pea protein
IBIS Rice – rice with a unique conservation focused supply chain
Northern Pasta – UK produced pasta from regeneratively farmed ingredients

Tim Adams, sales & marketing director at Bidfood UK, said: “The Open Doors programme does exactly what it says on the tin – it opens doors and creates pathways for those smaller suppliers who would often not be afforded the opportunity.

“I’m excited to see the latest group incorporated into this industry-leading initiative and look forward to hearing the success stories that will emerge in the coming months.”