2025 Emerging Supplier Forums
Jan 15

2025 Emerging Supplier Forums

Calling all emerging food businesses!

We have again partnered with Foodstuffs North Island to bring you the 2025 Emerging Supplier Forums. This is the perfect way to find out what is involved in becoming a supplier to Foodstuffs and to make invaluable connections.

The awesome team from Foodies, and a customer insights expert from dunnhumby, will share their experiences and insights into what goes into supplying stores. You’ll also be able to connect with other small businesses from the area to build a network to support you on your retail grocery journey.

Complete this form asap to register for the Foodies Emerging Supplier Forum 2025:
Registration – Foodies Emerging Supplier Forum 2025 (eventsair.com)

What will be covered

  • Who are Foodstuffs and how do they work
  • What they look for in a product and supplier partner
  • What to think about when considering supplying retail
  • Latest customer insights and trends

Forum dates and locations

Forum Date Timing Location
Auckland 11th March 12.30pm – 2.30pm Foodstuffs Support Centre, 35 Landing Drive, Mangere
Wellington 1st April 10am – 12pm Wharewaka Function Centre, Taranaki Wharf, 2 Taranaki Street, Waterfront, Wellington
Porirua 2nd April 10am – 12pm Pataka Art + Museum, 17 Parumoana Street, Porirua City Centre
Horowhenua 2nd April 2pm – 4pm Levin Community Centre, 10 Bath Street, Levin
Whanganui 3rd April 10am – 12pm Location TBC
Stratford 3rd April 2pm – 4pm Location TBC
Whangarei 7th May 10am – 12pm The Orchard Business and Event Hub, 35 Walton Street, Whangārei
Waikato 24th June 2pm – 4pm Waikato Innovation Park, 1 Melody Lane, Hamilton East, Hamilton
Rotorua 25th June 10am – 12pm Location TBC
Tauranga 26th June 10am – 12pm The Atrium Café and Conference Centre, 252 Otumoetai Road, Tauranga
Tairawhiti 23rd July 10am – 12pm Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub, 40 Centennial Marine Drive, Gisborne
Hawkes Bay 24th July 10am – 12pm Foodeast – Haumoko, 4 Hanui Road, Tomoana, Hastings, Hawke’s Bay
Dunedin 5th August 1pm – 3pm Dunedin City Council, 50 The Octagon Dunedin, Dunedin
Nelson 6th August 1pm – 3pm Mahitahi Colab, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson
Christchurch 7th August 10am – 12pm ChristchurchNZ, BNZ Centre, Level 3, 101 Cashel Street, Christchurch
Queenstown 8th August 1pm – 3pm Queenstown Business Chamber, Bradley Building Level 3/19 Rees Street, Queenstown