Specialist retail training for SME food and drink manufacturers

You know how to make it. Learn how to sell it.

FDF and The Retail Mind have partnered to provide SME members with access to expert retail training, giving food and drink SMEs the edge at the negotiating table.

FDF is offering a 65% subsidy for members with a UK turnover under £50 million, helping businesses build confidence in retailer negotiations and understanding the Grocery Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP).

Get the training the buyer already has and ensure you're ready for your next retailer negotiation.

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Access exclusive Retail Mind training for SME members and gain the skills, insights and confidence to navigate retailer relationships successfully.

Retail negotiation skills

Meet the buyer before you meet the buyer.

Learn practical retail negotiation skills from a former senior supermarket buyer. This one-day workshop will help food and drink suppliers prepare for buyer meetings, negotiate with confidence and build stronger retailer relationships. Workshop date to be confirmed.

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Grocery Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP)

Know the rules as well as they do.

Learn how the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) protects suppliers and supports fair trading. Available on multiple dates in November 2026 and January 2027, this online course is ideal for businesses supplying directly to retailers and will help you apply the Code confidently in commercial negotiations.