Date and time
Application closing date
Friday 18 September 2026 12:00
Location
In person, Central London
Contact email
supplyconnect@newable.co.ukMeet the Buyer - Food and Drink
About this event
Are you an up-and-coming or established food and drink brand looking to grow your sales and profile?
Join Supply Connect for an exclusive Meet the Buyer event designed to put your business in front of the people who matter most. Connect directly with buying and distribution teams from leading UK and international retailers and food service operators and unlock new partnerships and growth opportunities.
Alongside valuable buyer meetings, we will be hosting a Procurement Club where you will gain access to expert branding specialists who can help you elevate your brand, sharpen your positioning and stand out in a competitive market.
Take this opportunity to get in front of the right people, grow your business and expand your profile in one powerful day.
The benefits for your business
- Opportunities to present your business directly to buyers and distribution partners
- Explore UK and international routes to market
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Expert advice on boosting brand visibility and awareness
- Network with key industry stakeholders and fellow brands
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Meaningful connections to accelerate your growth
Meet the buyers, distributors and marketplaces
Please note that meeting selections are at the buyers discretion and if your registration is successful, participating buyers will pre-select the businesses they wish to meet.
DELLI is building the operating system for modern food brands. Through DELLI AI and DELLI Market, they help brands run wholesale operations, grow sales and connect with buyers, consumers and the wider independent food community.
Diverse Fine Foods believes the best products tell a story. They partner with passionate producers creating exceptional food and drink with integrity, craftsmanship and purpose, connecting them with respected retailers and premium hospitality businesses in the UK. Guided by their commitment to taste, provenance and quality, they curate a portfolio of distinctive brands that consumers trust and customers are proud to stock.
North Parade AB is a Stockholm-based family business on a mission to bring world-class flavours to Sweden. Since 2013, they have been sourcing unique gourmet foods, artisanal salts and speciality coffees with incredible flavour, beautiful packaging and no unnecessary additives. They are driven by curiosity and a passion for quality, inspiring local retailers, professional chefs and home cooks nationwide with clean, carefully crafted products that make every meal feel special.
Suma is a wholefood collective founded in 1977 by a liberal-minded group of people who believed there was a better way and actively set out to create it. Today, they deliver over 7,000 vegetarian, natural, responsibly sourced products to businesses and communities across the UK and internationally. They are the largest equal pay worker co-op in Europe, working together to improve our society and support our suppliers and customers.
Procurement Club at Meet the Buyer
Join the Procurement Club event to connect with industry specialists and receive free, practical advice tailored to food and drink businesses. Our branding experts can provide guidance on advertising, branding, packaging and presenting products effectively to buyers. Whether you're looking to strengthen your brand, improve your product positioning or enhance your sales materials, the Procurement Club offers valuable insights to help you stand out in a competitive marketplace.
Toothsome is a publication about food and everything around it. Designed to be bitten into, savoured and maybe even shared. A little bit crunchy, a little bit chewy. The magazine has been featured by Monocle, Broadsheet and Service95.
Lever Street helps food and drink businesses turn strong products and ideas into clear, distinctive brands. Its senior team brings together strategy, design and research, drawing on twenty years of experience across branding Michelin-starred restaurants, launching drinks brands globally, launching Vogue and GQ magazines, and working across The Estée Lauder Companies.
Eligibility
A range of data points must be collected to assess your company's eligibility for the event based on the following criteria. Companies must:
- Be registered in the UK
- Meet the micro/small business definition of fewer than 50 employees, as defined here
- Be trading for a minimum of 18 months
- Operate in the food and drink sector
What's next?
This event is FREE to attend. Register via the 'Apply' button on the right of this page. Your business must meet the eligibility criteria detailed above, and you will be asked pre-approval questions upon registration. Registering your interest does not guarantee your attendance.
Please note that meeting selections are at the buyers discretion and if your registration is successful, participating buyers will pre-select the businesses they wish to meet. Should your business be selected by one or more buyers, you will be allocated a 15-minute meeting slot per buyer within the event hours of 10:00-15:00. Please ensure you are available for the full duration of the event, as scheduled meeting times cannot be changed.
Contact us
Have a question about the event? Email our team at supplyconnect@newable.co.uk
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What is the Supply Connect programme?
Supply Connect is unlocking public sector contracts for UK businesses by connecting them with strategic suppliers and preparing them to become fit to supply.
Supply Connect is a national initiative to open up public sector supply chain opportunities to small and micro businesses – particularly those led by underrepresented founders. Supported by JPMorganChase and delivered by Enterprise Nation and Newable, the programme provides practical support to help SMEs get fit to supply and win government contracts via supplier contracts.
This event is designed and delivered by Newable as part of the Supply Connect programme.
The Supply Connect programme is delivered by Newable and Enterprise Nation. As a result, a range of data points must be collected to assess your eligibility and suitability to participate in this funded project.
By registering for Supply Connect, you confirm that you agree to the processing of your personal data and to receive emails from Enterprise Nation and Newable as part of the delivery of the programme and related topics. You can unsubscribe at any time and request that your personal data be removed from our databases by emailing supplyconnect@newable.co.uk
Newable and Enterprise Nation will not share your personal data collected through the programme with any third parties without your consent that are not involved with the funding and/or delivery of the Supply Connect programme, namely Enterprise Nation and Newable, or the delivery of events that are part of the programme, e.g., speakers, hosts/facilitators or buyers.
Information regarding the use and processing of personal data by Newable and Enterprise Nation can be found at:
Newable - Privacy Policy
Enterprise Nation - Privacy Policy
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