First suppliers selected through Bidfood SME programme

Bidfood has unveiled the initial group of suppliers selected through its Open Doors Programme

The Open Doors Programme was successfully launched last year and is aimed at small food and beverage suppliers. The Programme identifies the most innovative businesses trying to establish themselves within the industry and raises awareness of their products so they can make their mark in wholesale.

Following a three-step development journey to nurture, champion and accelerate, the initiative has resulted in seven brands being officially listed with Bidfood, along with a selection of their products:

Bio&Me
A B-certified brand, Bio&Me has a range of on-the-go porridges created to support gut health. Bio&Me is also part of the ‘Buy Women Built’ community, which shines a light on brands built by women.

Boundless
Using activated ingredients, Boundless snacks support gut health and are free from the top 14 allergens. The brand is also a member of the ‘Buy Women Built’ community.

Flawsome!
Another B-certified brand, Flawsome! produces a variety of juices, sparkling fruit waters and health shots made from ‘wonky’ and surplus fruits.

Ninju
A kitchen table start-up, Ninju is a range of fruit and vegetable-based children’s drinks packaged in 100% recyclable cartons.

Oggs
Offering a vegan alternative to eggs, Oggs is the third B-certified brand out of the newly-listed suppliers and will soon be a part of the ‘Buy Women Built’ community.

TeaJoy
Designed to serve the growing demand for bubble tea in the UK, TeaJoy’s products are a quick solution to making bubble tea using authentic Jasmine leaves from Taiwan.

Tribe
High protein vegan flapjacks with a strong stance against modern slavery.

Commenting on the newly listed suppliers, Bidfood UK’s Sales & Marketing Director Tim Adams said: “We have made fantastic progress in the past six months, from having our first SME supplier conference in October to hosting dozens of guidance sessions to prospective suppliers. Now, we have seven amazing and inspiring brands listed with us that can work across a variety of sectors.

“It coincides perfectly with Bidfood’s vision to be a positive force for change and we will continue to be the voice for under-represented founder groups with incredible brand stories, as well as suppliers who offer excellence in carbon reduction and social value. We can’t wait for the next six months and what this will bring for more small businesses.”

Bidfood Open Doors Programme suppliers Tim Adams