Food For Thought Meet the Buyer event creates new opportunities for Gloucestershire food and drink businesses

Artisan food and drink producers from across Gloucestershire connected with major buyers at the latest Food for Thought Meet the Buyer event, creating valuable opportunities to strengthen their supply chain across the county

Delivered through a partnership between Food For Thought CIC, Made in Gloucestershire, The Growth Hub and Gloucestershire County Council , the event brought together influential buyers from across the sector, including representatives from Gloucester Services, Cellar Supplies, Creed Foodservice and Arthur David.

More than 40 one-to-one meetings took place throughout the afternoon, giving local businesses the chance to showcase their products, discuss potential listings and explore routes into new markets.

A total of 17 Gloucestershire producers participated in the event:

1. Kingsthorne
2. Forthay Granola
3. Woodchester Valley
4. Clavell & Hind
5. Forest Delights
6. Piston Distillery
7. Cotswold Gold
8. Feel Complete
9. Mama's Family Food
10. Cotswold Orchard Herbs
11. Severn Cider
12. The Authentic Bread Company
13. Hayles Fruit Farm
14. Cinderhill Farm
15. The Country Larder & Farmshop at Buckover's
16. Cotteswold Dairy
17. The Cotswold Guy

The Meet the Buyer forms part of ongoing efforts to support Gloucestershire's food and drink sector by helping local businesses build connections, increase visibility and access new commercial opportunities.

The event highlights the value of the partnership between Made in Gloucestershire, The Growth Hub and Gloucestershire County Council in supporting local businesses. By bringing together producers, buyers and business support organisations, the partnership is helping to strengthen local supply chains, encourage collaboration and open up new commercial opportunities for Gloucestershire businesses.

Made in Gloucestershire continues to champion local producers through its growing business directory, promotional activity and events programme, while The Growth Hub provides access to fully funded business support, training and connections to help businesses start, grow and innovate.

The success of the event demonstrates the quality and diversity of Gloucestershire's food and drink sector and the increasing demand from buyers for high-quality, locally produced food and drink. It also reinforces the importance of collaborative initiatives that help local businesses build relationships, secure new customers and contribute to the county's economic growth.

For more information on how to join Made in Gloucestershire, please visit www.madeingloucestershire.com

To request support from The Growth Hub please visit www.thegrowthhub.biz

 

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