WholeStory - An FWD Podcast
WholeStory is the official podcast of the Federation of Wholesale Distributors. Each month, members and other guests talk about the latest news and challenges facing the wholesale sector. In this first episode of the new series, FWD CEO James Bielby joins FWD Chairman Dawood Pervez and B2B Store's Rob Mannion to talk about the golden quarter and a look ahead to wholesale in 2024.
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Episodes
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
As millions pledge to go vegan for the month of January, FWD CEO James Bielby speaks to FWD members, Martina Isella, Senior Marketing Manager at Violife Professional, and Zoe Gill, Development Chef at Sysco, to explore the benefits of a plant-based diet and new food products available. We also hear from Toni Vernelli, International Head of Policy and Communications at Veganuary, who talks about the lasting impact of Veganuary, which is now in its 10th year.
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
FWD CEO James Bielby joins Katherine Morgan and Shauna Dubler of Dentons Global Associates to discuss the political landscape and the effect on the wholesale sector as we head into 2024.
James asks the questions: when will we see a General Election? Who will be the next Conservative Party leader? How will the wholesale sector be impacted?
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
In episode 2 of WholeStory, FWD CEO James Bielby speaks to Kirsty Cooper, new Commercial Director at Unitas Wholesale, and Marc Koenen, Solution Engineering Leader at Akeron.
The FWD wholesale and supplier members discuss supply chain efficiencies across the sector and reveal why wholesale is the place to be.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
WholeStory is the official podcast of the FWD, representing Food & Drink Wholesale in the UK, with discussion on news and policy affecting the sector.
In the first episode of our new series, FWD CEO James Bielby catches up with FWD Chairman and Bestway’s Dawood Pervez, and B2B Store MD Rob Mannion.