Meet The Buyer: Waitrose

Our Meet the Buyer sessions connect exciting up-and-coming food and drink brands with the buying teams at the UK's leading retailers and food service operator. They help challenger brands build their network, secure listings and get insider insight into the UK food and drink landscape.

These sessions offer a unique opportunity to secure sales, get invaluable feedback and build your professionak network. They are only open to Mission Kitchen members.

In this session, we welcome Waitrose.

The Brief:

Waitrose are looking for retail-ready products under the following categories:

• Drinks
• Tea/Coffee
• Baked Goods
• Breakfast Cereal
• Honey and Preserves
• Oils

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Please note in order to stock in Waitrose, you will need a SALSA accreditation or the equivalent of.

About the Event:
If you are selected to take part, you will be given a 15 minute slot to meet with the buying team, present your product and answer questions.

Following the event, Mission Kitchen will provide feedback from the buying team, and if they are keen to progress a commercial conversation you will be put in touch directly.

Requirements:

• Be a member of the Mission Kitchen Network
• Register for this event and provide the necessary application information
• Be availabe to attend an in-person meeting at Mission Kitchen during the specified event time.
• Come to your meeting prepared to pitch, with product samples and information on pricing, MOQs, and all other commercial requirements.

Applications for this session will close on Sunday 17th May at 23:59. If you are selected, we will contact you by Wednesday 20th May to confirm a time slot and clarify any specific requirements.

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