Never has there been a better time for businesses to
consider selling food and drink products into independent retail. Farm shops,
delis, food emporiums and other independent grocery outlets have worked hard to
keep the nation well fed during the difficult start to the pandemic, very often
struggling with their own supply chain and still managing to fill empty shelves
left by producers that have halted production. As we come out of
"lockdown" and consumers are happy to travel further afield to these
outlets, now’s great time to consider approaching the network of retailers that
value good quality artisan products.
In this webinar Marcus Carter – founder of the Artisan
Food Club, will talk you through the success businesses can achieve with sales
into the independent sector. However there are many barriers to securing space
on the shelves of these outlets and it can be daunting approaching this sector
for the first time and ensuring the buyer you meet value your product as much
as you do.
Marcus will cover a range of tips and tricks for getting
your products onto the shelves of the retailers and suggestions on how to get
in front of the right buyers so they will be happy to stock your products and
work with you on any new products you may produce going forward.
Marcus is one of the top UK experts in this field and is
regularly looking for new members for his club and fine produce for his key
clients.
This
presentation is delivered in partnership with Business Gateway Growth Hub and
the Food and Drink Forum and is part-funded by the European Regional
Development Fund. Places are limited and priority will be given to trading
SMEs based in Leicester and Leicestershire.