Nurture
Engaging and supporting smaller suppliers as they start their foodservice journey.
Smaller suppliers commitments
The Open Doors programme
At Bidfood, we understand the role we play in the food ecosystem and recognise the importance of fostering innovation and supporting emerging businesses in our sector.
It is with this in mind we developed the Open Doors Programme, aimed at unlocking the potential of emerging suppliers and providing our customers access to best in class innovation.
The programme is focussed across a supplier development journey:
Champion
Giving our team and customers visibility of the leading new suppliers.
Accelerate
Providing a platform for growth for the best in class.
How does Open Doors help suppliers?
Drives innovation
Open Doors helps us keep our range fresh, relevant, and full of innovation for our customers.
-
Keeps us ahead of trends
Working closely with agile, forward-thinking suppliers means we can respond faster to market trends and customer needs.
-
Builds stronger partnerships
Through mentoring and collaboration, we develop trusted, long-term relationships with suppliers.
-
Supports responsible growth
Open Doors helps us deliver on our commitment to sustainability and community.
-
Differentiates our offer
Open Doors gives us access to products that can help differentiate our range and give customers more reasons to choose Bidfood.
-
Responds to customer demand
By working directly with emerging suppliers, we can bring products to market that reflect what our customers are looking for.
An introduction to Open Doors by Andy Allen, Entrepreneur in Residence
As Entrepreneur in Residence for Bidfood’s Open Doors Programme, Andy Allen works with emerging food and drink suppliers to identify innovative brands and help them grow. Using his experience as an entrepreneur, he provides guidance and support to suppliers while working alongside Bidfood teams to nurture new talent, champion great products, and bring fresh innovation to the foodservice sector.
Testimonials
Wildfarmed
Hear how Wildfarmed, a pioneering regenerative farming business, is transforming food systems from the ground up - and how Open Doors is helping them thrive.
Larry's Fishcakes
Larry's Fishcakes is a North East family-run business that produces high quality fishcakes with the finest ingredients. The owner, Craig, tells us all about how Open Doors has supported his business.