Event description

Distributors are critical to expanding your company’s food service and retail footprint. Join GFI and industry leaders for a seminar focused on distribution. We’ll review the basics of distribution – what kinds of distributors there are, why you should work with them, and how to reach them. We’ll then have a panel discussion with distributors covering the following:

  • How to work effectively with distributors
  • What are best practices and common mistakes to avoid when working with distributors
  • Why distributors are critical to your business success

Event speakers

David Benzaquen, Founder and CEO, Mission:Plant

Mike Schall, President, Pod Foods

Billy Bell, Sr. Business Development Manager, Dot Foods

Tor Newman, CEO and Managing Partner, Ace Natural

Aaron May, Senior Manager, UpNext Program at United Natural Foods

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