Proposition to Suppliers

Why Partner with Localist?

For over 30 years, Localist has connected producers and suppliers of great local food and drink with major retailers and foodservice customers across the UK—making it easier to get local favourites into the hands of shoppers and consumers.
Whether you’re a butcher, a baker or a brilliant ice cream maker, we make it simple to get your local food into the hands of customers.

Taking Away the Complexity

Localist removes the complexity of working with major customers. There are no sign-up fees, no media investments and no JBP budgets. Once you meet the requirements, you can join our local food marketplace and access everything we offer from day one.

Why Suppliers Choose Localist

Suppliers choose Localist because we combine expertise with technology. Our food-loving teams know their neighbourhoods and work hard to put the best local favourites in easy reach of everyone. We use data and insight to make sure the right products are sold in the right places. Our BRC AA certification means we maintain the highest quality standards, and our technical team supports you towards the right accreditation for your business.

Frictionless Technology

Our frictionless technology makes managing your range simple. Through our secure Supplier Portal, you can load product information, manage invoicing and access insight into how your products are performing. Behind the scenes, our category managers, customer service team and finance specialists work to make sure everything runs smoothly.