

Conference
All important information for the conference
can be found below:
Hall 2 • 15.30 – 16.45
Conference Theme: Focussed on Foodservice
The conference session will comprise the following presentations:
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Martin Ward, Chief Executive, Country Range Group
Martin Ward took on the role of Chief Executive in October 2022.
He has been with Lancashire-based CRG for over 20 years, having first joined in 2002 as a Foodservice Buyer where he played a key role in the development of the Country Range brand.
He became Trading Director in 2015, since then he has successfully helped the Group to not only cement its place as the leading foodservice buying group in the UK & Ireland but ensure it remains head and shoulders above the competition.
Emma [INSERT SURNAME]
A CRG team member since 2012, Emma is responsible for the strategy and execution of all areas of Group marketing, including the development of the Country Range brand, events and digital transformation of assets and support tools provided to members and customers.
Emma’s department are our eyes and ears, bringing industry insight and food trend information to our buyers and members and sharing this with customers through the Stir it up publications.
Emma also works with branded suppliers to create bespoke marketing plans to increase sales and brand awareness across the Country Range Group membership.
