The Buyers
Meet the Buyers
These are some of the buyers who have taken part in our Great British Pitches!
Each buyer represented a real international opportunity for UK small businesses - from distribution networks spanning the Middle East and North America to major online marketplaces reaching hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide.
Great British Pitch USA - September 2026
37 Oaks
Chicago, USA
A Chicago based commerce development company helping product businesses scale through e-commerce, wholesale, retail and pop-ups. Its Market Entry Program coaches international brands entering US retail and online channels.
Looking for: Product-based small businesses in any consumer category seeking US retail, wholesale and e-commerce entry.
Acme Import Co.
New York, USA
A division of KDI, LLC, founded in 1991, importing European biscuits, teas, snacks and confectionery and providing master distribution across the United States to supermarkets, discount chains, independent retailers and e-commerce.
Looking for: Speciality British and European food and drink, tea, coffee, biscuits, confectionery and snacks.
Amazon
Global
The world's largest e-commerce marketplace, providing UK businesses with direct access to hundreds of millions of customers worldwide across multiple categories.
Looking for: Products across all categories.
Belgravia Imports
Rhode Island, USA
A family owned importer and brand builder of natural and artisan speciality foods, drinks and confectionery from the UK and Europe since 1987, selling into premium retail, e-commerce and foodservice including Whole Foods Market, Kroger and Sprouts.
Looking for: Premium natural and artisan speciality food, drinks, tea, chocolate and confectionery, preserves and pantry items.
BWI
California, USA
British Wholesale Imports, established in 1987, describes itself as America's leading importer of iconic British food brands, supplying retail partners through distribution centres in New Jersey and Los Angeles.
Looking for: British grocery brands including biscuits, confectionery, tea, soft drinks, preserves, sauces and condiments.
Gourmet International
Michigan, USA
A family founded importer and distributor of speciality foods and drinks, mainly from Europe, supplying retailers and e-commerce businesses in all 50 US states. Established in 1989 and now part of Chex Finer Foods.
Looking for: Speciality food and drink including confectionery, chocolate, biscuits, honey, spreads, condiments, tea and coffee.
Park Street
Miami, USA
A beverage alcohol services platform providing importing, distribution, compliance, logistics and back-office services to more than 1,000 wine, spirits and beer brands, acting as US importer of record for overseas producers.
Looking for: Spirits, wine, beer and other alcoholic drinks brands seeking a route to market in the USA.
Source Atlantique
New Jersey, USA
The largest independent US importer of speciality foods, established in 1991. It imports and markets premium European brands including Lyle's Golden Syrup, Nairn's and Mackays through speciality retailers, natural food stores, foodservice and online channels.
Looking for: Speciality food and drink including preserves, syrups, oils, condiments, crackers and oatcakes, nuts and dried fruit.
TAG CPG
USA
A US market entry partner for international consumer brands, providing turnkey logistics, supply chain and operations management including customs, FDA and USDA compliance, 3PL sourcing, demand planning and co-manufacturing.
Looking for: International consumer packaged goods brands, particularly food and drink, entering the US market.
The Bee's Knees British Imports
Massachusetts, USA
A British owned retailer in Acton, Massachusetts, established in 2011, selling quality British made and British designed goods through its flagship store and online shop, carrying over 70 brands including Emma Bridgewater, Burleigh and Cornishware.
Looking for: British homewares, pottery and giftware, linens, stationery, collectables, accessories and fine foods.
Valet Seller
New York, USA
A US Seller of Record platform that acts as the official US entity for international brands, handling importing, customs, compliance, fulfilment and retailer integrations so brands can sell through retailers including Nordstrom, Macy's, Target and Amazon.
Looking for: Premium consumer brands in beauty, home, jewellery, fashion and accessories.
Walmart Marketplace
USA
The third-party seller platform for Walmart.com, letting approved brands sell to Walmart's US online customers with no set-up or monthly fees. UK sellers are supported by a dedicated onboarding team in Walmart's London seller office.
Looking for: Sellers across all categories including fashion, home and kitchen, sporting goods, beauty and entertainment.
Great British Pitch Worldwide - November 2025
THE Group
Jordan
A group of premium retail outlets including supermarkets, toy stores, fashion stores, bookstores and home & kitchen accessories across Jordan and the Middle East.
Looking for: Food cupboard products, confectionery, biscuits & snacks and frozen food.
UNFI Canada
Canada
Canada's leading distributor of natural, organic, specialty and conventional products - part of North America's largest publicly traded grocery distributor, connecting suppliers and retailers coast to coast.
Looking for: Plant-based, high protein and veggie-based foods; sweets, jams, confectionery, pasta and teas.
Brand M
Netherlands
A Dutch food and drinks distributor sourcing innovative products for the European market.
Looking for: Innovative food & drink products.
ADN International
China
Distributor, brand builder and market entry partner for food, drink and alcohol brands, working directly with retail, online and foodservice channels in the UK and China.
Looking for: Food, drink and alcohol brands.
Menta Retail
Europe, Asia & Africa
An FMCG buying house with 7 years of experience, connecting suppliers and buyers in food & beverage and health & beauty care, with distribution across Europe, Asia and Africa.
Looking for: Food & Beverage and Health & Beauty Care products.
Would You Like to Get Involved?
If you are a buyer interested in taking part in a future Great British Pitch event, we'd love to hear from you.