The Wholesale Group holds Development & Innovation Days

The Wholesale Group brought together independent foodservice wholesalers and suppliers for its annual Development & Innovation Days.

Held over two days in Nottingham, the event provided the opportunity for more than 20 foodservice wholesalers to connect with 60 new and established suppliers, discuss purchasing strategy and access exclusive deals. The event also included a networking dinner.

An expo was held on the first day, followed on the second day by one-to-one meetings with wholesalers including Ewood Foods, Holland Bazaar and SJB Foods.

The Wholesale Group’s own-brand range also had a presence at the event, with the launch of CORE Juices, the new CLEAN Solutions range and CHEF Approved coffee beans.

Darren Gaulton, managing director of Charles Saunders, a board member of The Wholesale Group, said: “The Development & Innovation Days are about boosting engagement and increasing accessibility. It’s a fantastic opportunity for networking with members and suppliers, while discussing the latest trends, sharing NPD plans and learning how we can all work together to help overcome common challenges in the industry.”

Coral Rose, managing director – foodservice at The Wholesale Group, said: “We’re constantly listening to our partners. We took into account feedback from those who attended last year and made some changes to ensure we put on the best possible event for our members and supplier partners.”

Following the event, Fareshare collected all leftover goods to be redistributed to frontline charities in the area.