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Large Independent Retailer of the Year sponsored by WBC

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The Large Independent Retailer of the Year Award sponsored by WBC and in partnership with BIRA will be presented to a pioneering retailer at the heart of their community. They provide exceptional customer service and run new, exciting initiatives to help future proof the sector and brings the community together in their local area. The winner is a forward-thinking retailer, a real advocate for independent businesses, and leads by example to push for change and development for the industry on key agendas. 

Criteria: 

  • Can have more than one site but entire business must fall within the below parameters
  • Above £500k turnover annually and/or
  • Must have 11 or more employees (FT equivalent) working within the business
  • Must be independently owned and managed

The Public Vote is now closed and the winners will be announced on the Food for Thought Stage at 4:30pm on Tuesday 9th September!

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From 2027, Speciality & Fine Food Fair will take place 5 – 7 April at Excel London, as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week to be the UK’s largest food & drink trade event.

This exciting move will connect our incredible community of speciality producers and buyers with 25,000+ verified trade visitors, creating even more opportunities for products to be discovered, tasted and stocked by buyers across retail, hospitality, wholesale and foodservice.

To prepare for this exciting launch, the Fair will not be taking place in 2026, returning in its new format in 2027.

While the scale grows, the heart of the Fair stays the same - a curated showcase of exceptional producers and a spirit of discovery, now with even greater commercial reach.

We’re incredibly excited about this next chapter and can’t wait to build it with you.

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