FRY I.T. 2022 truly was a wonderful trade show and a welcome return for Friars Pride and the fish and chip shop industry. The trade show, with caterers and fish and chip shops in mind, took place in the breath-taking rolling Malvern hills at the Three Counties Showground on 6th of March. And what a day it was! People flocked from far and wide to the exhibition ready to network with suppliers, try the latest innovative products, and take advantage of the incredible offers exclusive to the event.
A Long-Awaited Reunion for Suppliers and Shop Owners
FRY I.T. 2022 boasted an impressive number of returning and new suppliers with over 70 stands. Anything a fish and chip shop could want, was all there in one place – we had FAS fish, frozen goods and sauces, packaging, drinks and even frying ranges and Epos systems. It wasn’t just suppliers making an appearance; we had Fry Magazine and Chippy Chat from trade media who brought prestige to the event, while NEODA shared information about National Fish and Chip Day – which is fast approaching and takes place on the 27th May. Brian and Giovanna Banwell also provided great entertainment and joy to the children that went to the show with their balloons.
Among the many incredible returning exhibitors were Rammi, JFK Gadus, 42nd Street, Middleton Foods, Innovate, Kerry Foodservice, Pacific West and Quorn Foods, to name just a few! We also had some amazing new exhibitors to the show that certainly made a welcome introduction such as Meijer Potatoes and Moving Mountains. You can find a comprehensive list of the exhibitors in our previous article about FRY I.T. 2022 here.
More Than Just an Exhibition
FRY I.T. never fails to impress, and this year was no exception. We had incredibly informative sales representatives dotted across the hall ready and happily willing to answer any of your queries and questions about the products and deals on display. Friars Pride was founded on the core tenant that we are a family company, with you all as beloved members and it was so wonderful to finally be reunited with you all face to face.
The Drywite equipment shop made its much-anticipated return. The shop, which allowed people to buy equipment and items on the day, was as per usual, a popular attraction on the show floor with many shops getting their hands on new items and pieces of equipment that’ll most definitely level up their businesses.
FRY I.T. 2022 in Pictures
You can find an extensive collection of moments captured on the day here with our Facebook album.
Ready For FRY I.T. 2023?
FRY I.T. 2022 was a much-anticipated return and it certainly didn’t disappoint; fantastic networking opportunities that were available for you and suppliers, the latest innovations and mouth-watering food to be enjoyed were among the highlights. Not to mention the exclusive on-the-day offers to set customers up for the coming months.
FRY I.T. will return in 2023, so keep an eye out on our news pages and social media accounts for any information and announcements for the next FRY I.T.
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Friars Pride are an independent fish and chip shop supplier which have been established for over 40 years. If you are looking for fish and chip supplies, bakery supplies or any other catering products or information, please feel free to contact us.
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