About this Event
The Startup Summit by Bread & Jam
Have you got an incredible brand that's just launched or about to launch? Join us and 300 emerging FMCG brands just like you at the Startup Summit by Bread & Jam on Thursday, 23rd May in London. Powered by , this one day summit focuses on giving emerging brands the best kickstart on their entrepreneurial journey.
A full day of lively panel discussions & workshops specifically for startup brands. Find out:
- How to grow from the kitchen table into a scaling 7 figure business
- How to get your first retail listing - what margins do buyers expect? What do buyers want?
- Finding a manufacturer - what should you be looking for?
- Building your tribe - how can you do it on a shoestring budget?
đź›’ Get listed at the Pitching Zone: Get your product in front of key speciality buyers and secure your first retail listing
đź‘€ The Producers' Table: Showcase your product and get invaluable industry feedback
🤝Unrivalled Industry Networking: Rub shoulders with key industry players who can turbocharge your growth
🎤Absorb Wisdom From Industry Icons: Receive practical, actionable advice from the best in the business focused on working with startups
🍻Complimentary Teas & Coffees, Lunch and Social Drinks To Keep You Fuelled
We're putting together the retailer line up right now, so stay tuned! There'll be opportunities to apply to pitch to retailers in private, one to one meetings as well as a chance to pitch live on stage to an exciting panel of key speciality & fine food retail buyers that are actively searching for new brands.
The Startup Summit is specifically for emerging brands who are just starting out. If you've never come to a Bread & Jam event before, this is the best place to start. As well as the great content, you'll also get to meet fellow first time entrepreneurs just like you.
Definitely! Save yourself ÂŁÂŁ by getting ahead of the game, learning from the founders who have been there and done it so you don't make the same mistakes. You don't have to have a product yet or you could be at prototype stage.
Don't miss out on a day filled with opportunities, insights, and connections that could redefine your brand's trajectory. See you there! 🚀
<h4>About Bread & Jam</h4>
Bread & Jam are the organisers of the UK's biggest food and drink founders' festival. This annual, 2 day conference for emerging and scaling food and drink brands, brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, buyers, media and industry leaders. There are also opportunities to pitch your product to buyers from delis, foodhalls, speciality retailers and supermarkets.
Bread & Jam also run a comprehensive programme of Summits throughout the year, covering a full range of topics within the industry.
Whether you’re selling your products in store or online, you’ll need a specific number to identify your product. This is a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) – the number you see under a barcode – also known as an EAN or UPC. GS1 UK is the only authorised provider of unique GTINs. Their GTINs and barcodes are used and accepted by retailers and marketplaces across the world, making it easy to sell your products anywhere. Get 20% off your first year of GS1 UK membership by using the code BREAD20 in the promo box at checkout - https://www.gs1uk.org/about-us/membership/get-a-barcode
Bread & Jam was founded by Jason Gibb and Tara Mei. Passionate about giving emerging brands the opportunities and network to succeed, they held the first food founders' festival in October 2016 at the Institute of Directors.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
NatWest 250 Bishopsgate, NatWest 250 Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom
GBP 75.00 to GBP 300.00