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 Meeting 30  September 2025  Pre-recorded meeting video Duration: 1 hour   

Watch the recording from Meeting 30 Careers in Wholesale Food Distribution  

 Careers in Wholesale Food Distributions 

From his early beginnings to his current role at Bidfood, Pete Thornton shares how passion, persistence, and seizing opportunities can shape a rewarding career in the foodservice industry. 
 
Key Learning Points: 
 
Explore a diverse industry – Discover how Bidfood supports the entire food supply chain and the wide range of roles, from logistics and sales to marketing and sustainability. 
 
Multiple pathways to success – Learn about the different entry routes including apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and direct employment opportunities. 
 
Build your own journey – Understand how skills, curiosity, and a growth mindset can help you progress and thrive in the fast-paced world of foodservice. 
 

 No live meeting this month, see pre-recorded meeting. 

 

 Careers in Wholesale Food Distribution 

 
From his early beginnings to his current role at Bidfood, Pete Thornton shares how passion, persistence, and seizing opportunities can shape a rewarding career in the foodservice industry. 
 
Key Learning Points: 
 
Explore a diverse industry – Discover how Bidfood supports the entire food supply chain and the wide range of roles, from logistics and sales to marketing and sustainability. 
 
Multiple pathways to success – Learn about the different entry routes including apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and direct employment opportunities. 
 
Build your own journey – Understand how skills, curiosity, and a growth mindset can help you progress and thrive in the fast-paced world of foodservice. 
 
 

No live meeting this month, see pre-recorded meeting. 

 

  Resources  

 
Bidfood is a leading UK-based foodservice wholesaler that supplies a wide range of frozen, ambient, and fresh products, along with catering supplies, to the catering and hospitality industry. They serve diverse customers, including schools, hospitals, pubs, restaurants, and care homes, offering local support, sector expertise, and resources like menu engineering tools to assist businesses in their operations 
 
 
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NEXT MEETING  MAY 2026  Insights and Experience with Nick Perry (John Crane (Part of the Smiths Group)  

MAY 2026 
 
 
Insights and Experience with Nick Perry (John Crane (Part of the Smiths Group) 
 
Join Nick Perry from John Crane for an inspiring session exploring early careers, agile coaching, and neurodiversity in the workplace. Nick will share his personal journey, including overcoming challenges from his home background and navigating work as a neurodiverse professional. 
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