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BID Renewal Ballot

If you are eligible for a ballot paper but have not received it yet, please let us know and we can send you a pro-forma request for new ballot paper. 

Ballot papers must be returned to the official address in Londonderry, Northern Ireland by 5pm on Thursday 1st July. Please remember that posting times are a little slower than normal so allow enough time for your ballot to be received.

The Business Plan remains on the website and you should have received a copy in the post. The link for the online document is here https://bit.ly/3xWWQCf

Please let us know if you have any questions on the process or content of the Business Plan.
 

Royal Highland Showcase 2021

Although the Royal Highland Show will sadly not take place this year, there is an exciting online show called The Royal Highland Showcase which will take place from 14 - 20 June. 

This will be a mix of live competitions and pre-recorded content across four channels and broadcast on a range of social platforms.

As part of our commitment to The Royal Highland Show we have agreed a package which will see every member receive an exhibitor listing for three months. RHS are expecting significant traffic to the showcase and accompanying exhibitor profiles.

We will set up your profile page using the information you have provided for the Portfolio and then will send you details of how you can edit this information yourself. We will do this over the course of the next week in advance of the 14 June. 

The link for the Showcase is here - Royal Highland Showcase 

Morrisons launches accelerator programme

Morrisons is offering entrepreneurs across the UK a fast-tracked route to market through a programme called ‘Growing British Brands’.

They are encouraging Scottish food and drink producers who have a game-changing and innovative product to apply for a chance to receive a place on the shelves of all 497 Morrisons stores and Morrisons.com, with the potential to expand via Food Boxes and wholesale channels such as Amazon.

Producers will also receive support to help them scale up and accelerate growth, including promotional plans, favourable payment terms and expert advice covering every aspect of retailing from production to packaging and marketing to logistics.

For more information, click here.

East Coast FM Opportunity

East Coast FM are keen to interview members of East Lothian Food & Drink as part of their commitment to support local businesses. 

Broadcasting on a Monday and Thursday morning, Jeffrey Ferguson is looking to find guests from  business who have a story to share about what motivates them and why doing business in East Lothian is important to them. 

If you would like to be one of Jeffery's guests, drop him an email on fergusonjeffrey@googlemail.com or let us know and we can set up a meeting for you.

Meet the Buyer

The 12th Annual Meet the Buyer 2021 will take place as a live, virtual event on 8 June 2021. Headline partners include the Scottish Government and Scotland Excel.

Meet the Buyer 2021 is the event of the year for engagement with buyers as the public sector turns towards economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Year on year, the Supplier Development Programme consistently facilitates suppliers with access to the public sector, and though virtual, Meet the Buyer 2021 will provide suppliers with the ability to raise your profile as a business, as well as learn more about and prepare for upcoming bidding and supply chain opportunities.

Businesses will be able to meet procurement teams from local councils, alongside other public and private sector buying organisations. 

Book your slot through this weblink

 

ProductGuru - Locally Sourced Food and Drink Lightening Pitch

At this event retailers including Asda and Morrisons are looking for locally sourced food and drink products for their Scottish stores, across ambient, chilled, frozen and drinks categories including, for example, biscuits, sweets and cakes, Scottish meals and snacks, wines, spirits and other drinks which are of Scottish provenance.*

You’ll meet buyers from UK retailers including supermarkets and chains, department stores, independent shops, regional retailers, specialty stores, pharmacies and farm shops.

All eyes are on you for 7 minutes as you pitch your products and answer buyers’ questions. Make it count!

Book your ticket early to guarantee your spot. Early bird ticket prices start from just £156 + VAT for a limited time only.

RETAILERS JOINING THE PANEL: 4+
MAJOR RETAILERS: Minimum 2 (Asda & Morrisons)
TIME WITH THE PANEL: 7 minutes

For more information or to book click here: Dates and Pricing | Product Guru

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