Scaling for Success: Opportunities for Challenger Brands – Taste of the West & Young Foodies — Free Webinar | Wednesday 19 November, 12:00–13:00
Taste of the West is entering an exciting new chapter. Under new CIC ownership, the organisation is focused on delivering greater value and opportunities for the region’s food and drink businesses — and its latest collaboration with Young Foodies (YF) is a clear reflection of that commitment.
On Wednesday 19 November, Taste of the West and YF, the UK’s leading community for challenger food and drink brands, will host an unmissable one-hour lunch and learn webinar: 👉 Register here
About the session
Scaling for Success: Opportunities for Challenger Brands will explore what it really takes to grow from a local producer to a nationally recognised name. This practical session will bring together expert insights, real-world experience, and actionable advice for ambitious South West food and drink businesses looking to take the next step.
What attendees will discover
• Five growth lessons from challenger brands winning in retail
• The commercial journey: from farm shop to supermarket shelf
• Retail incubators & funding pathways: what every founder should know
• Live Q&A with founders and industry leaders
Speakers
• Chris Milton, Director, Taste of the West
• Thea Alexander, CEO, Young Foodies
• Ellie and Will Womersley, Co-Founders, Oom Drinks
• Hosted by: Nick Downing, Business Development Director, Young Foodies
Event details
📅 When: Wednesday 19 November, 12:00–13:00
📍 Where: Zoom (FREE for all to attend)
👉 Register HERE to reserve your place
Open to all South West food and drink producers and FREE to attend, this focused lunchtime session promises fresh ideas, practical tools, and valuable connections to help brands reach new heights.
This collaboration between Taste of the West and Young Foodies highlights a shared ambition to champion and equip the South West’s most exciting food and drink innovators, offering real value through expert-led learning and partnership.
Go to their website to find out more about Taste of the West and explore membership. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Find our more about Young Foodies HERE and follow them on Facebook.
