The Week In Retail Issue 53

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WHOLESALE

LOCAL SOURCING SCOTTISH WHOLESALE ASSOCIATION

SWA STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS FRESH LOCAL SOURCING OPPORTUNITIES

THE SCOTTISH WHOLESALE ASSOCIATION HAS UNVEILED A NEW

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STRATEGY THAT AIMS TO SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON NEW LOCAL SOURCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRODUCERS IN SCOTLAND.

he Scottish Wholesale Association has embarked on an ambitious project to help its members and the wider wholesale sector engage with more local producers and help them access new markets. Working with the Scottish Agricultural Organisations Society (SAOS) and with support through the

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Scottish Government’s recovery plans to help rebuild the wholesale industry post-Covid, the SWA is developing a Local Food Logistics strategy that will enable producers to better understand the role of the wholesale sector in the wider supply chain. Consultant and former wholesaler John Forteith is project lead and chairman of the steering group which


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