The Wholesale Group recently held its first trade show since the company launched in January, with more than 190 supplier partners meet with more than 180 wholesale members.
Held at Cheltenham Racecourse, Jess Douglas, joint managing director claimed the event exceeded all expectations: “The new venue and the event itself really demonstrate the scale and diversity of The Wholesale Group. To see so many members and suppliers come together to discuss plans for the coming months, share the latest product innovation and take advantage of our on-the-day deals was wonderful. The energy throughout the day and evening was incredible and a great way to cement our plans for the group moving forwards.”
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Coral Rose, The Wholesale Group co-chair, added: “We are delighted with the tremendous turnout of members for the show, all proudly representing independent family-owned businesses in foodservice and retail wholesale. The event successfully generated significant value to all these businesses demonstrating our collecting scale while creating valuable connections with our suppliers.”
Following the trade show, The Wholesale Group presented awards to suppliers and members in recognition of engagement and performance with Confex during 2024.
The winners were announced as:
Own Brand Members of the Year 2024: Waterside Foodservice
Social Media Member of the Year 2024: Cress Co
Foodservice Member of the Year 2024: Thompsons Foodservice Ltd
Frozen Member of the Year 2024: Holland Bazaar
Retail Member of the Year 2024: WowBoxMe
New Member of the Year 2024: Rowan International
Green Wholesaler of the Year 2024: Thompsons Foodservice Ltd
Service Supplier of the Year 2024: Worldpay
Digital Supplier of the Year 2024: Swizzels
Foodservice Supplier of the Year 2024: Unilever Food Solutions UK
Chilled and Frozen Supplier of the Year 2024: Lutosa
Non-Food Supplier of the Year 2024: Robinson Young
Retail Supplier of the Year 2024: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Own Brand Supplier of the Year 2024: Caterers Choice
