Doncaster Racecourse played host to the Country Range Group’s (CRG) latest Business Development Days (BDD) on the 30th and 31st January and there was no horsing around with over 150 member and supplier delegates in attendance to discover and sample a wide range of products and ingredients.
Some of the suppliers showcasing their exciting new product ranges included Kellanova, Mizkan and Pladis. Country Range also provided a sneak preview of its upcoming launches for the spring including a stunning selection of new cakes and a duo of new cookie pucks.
Country Range Group Head of Trading Dean Pendlebury said: “Our Business Development Days in Q1 are a fantastic way of helping our members, suppliers and customers get off to a fast start and take advantage of the latest products, solutions and trends. A crucial part of our Group’s annual event calendar, this year’s event at Doncaster Racecourse once again proved a supreme success. Offering fantastic opportunities for face-to-face meetings, relationship building and for product sampling and live demonstrations, the energy, engagement and innovation in the room was incredible to see. A massive thanks to all our suppliers and guests.”
The next Country Range Group Business Development Days will take place on the 24th and 25th September. Producers and suppliers interested in attending are asked to email enquiries@countryrange.co.uk or to contact their usual Country Range Group trading representative if they are already an existing supplier to the Group.
Mike Ager of Premier Foods said: “Premier Foods find the Country Range Group BDD invaluable. This offers a great opportunity for us to network with all the members, share plans and build relationships. The event is always extremely well organised, which allows us and the members, to make the most of the time we have together.”
Kate Robinson of Unilever said: “CRG’s BDD Event is a great opportunity to get in front of the people that matter! It gives both members and suppliers the opportunity to set the agenda for working together in a co-creative and collaborative manner helping us engage with plans that can then be developed through the year.”
About the Country Range Group
With over 30 years of heritage servicing the UK & Ireland’s innovative foodservice sector, the Country Range Group is made up of 13 independent wholesalers: Arthur David, Birchall Foodservice, Blakemore Foodservice, Brook Street Foodservice, Caterite Foodservice, Creed Foodservice, Dunns Food and Drinks, Harlech Foodservice, Henderson Foodservice, Savona Foodservice, Trevors Foodservice, Turner Price and Waterdene Foodservice.
In addition to offering the leading brands from around the globe, the Group also provides over 700 products, all developed exclusively for professional caterers under the Country Range brand. Covering grocery, chilled, frozen and non-food, Country Range is widely recognised by caterers as a trusted and reliable brand delivering consistent quality and value for money without compromising on taste and flavour.
The Group also publishes its trade magazine “Stir it up” 10 times a year, which features the latest food, drink and industry news. Moreover, it features Country Range brand promotions, in-depth trend reports and sector specific guides to support and inspire all foodservice caterers.
Website: countryrangegroup.com
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