Nores Day 2024: Motivation, inspiration, honour and glory.

During the week, more than 550 Nores members and suppliers gathered at Gothia Towers/Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg for this year's Nores Day.

The day started with Noresforum where CEO Marianne Lund presented visions for the future and Jonas Lindh, purchasing advisor at Nores shared his best savings tips. On stage, several members also participated in discussions on the themes of AI, leadership, motivation and special diets. The morning ended with a much appreciated inspirational lecture on winning leadership with hockey star Joel Lundqvist. Jens Dolk, founder of K-branded and a well-known personality in the restaurant industry, was moderator throughout Noresdagen.

This year's Nores fair was a record size with 57 exhibitors on site and the day also ended with a festive dinner and entertainment where several prizes were awarded to both members and suppliers.

On the eve of Nores Day, the members of Nores are allowed to vote on the suppliers they consider to be particularly distinguished. This year, Nores also wanted to highlight a special person who excelled during the year.

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Star of the Year- Patrik Ekman from Ekman Events & Media

New of the Year was the award for Star of the Year. Nores wishes with this to honor a person who embodies in his everyday life values such as motivation, leadership, innovation, camaraderie and joy. Nore's members were given the opportunity to submit their nominations upfront, and the winner was selected by a jury in Nore's membership section.

The motivation reads: The Star of the Year is very active in Nores, participates extensively in events, trainings and works hard to make use of our agreements in all the ways available. There is no doubt that the winner is popular with his colleagues.

It was a very happy and humble Patrik Ekman who was surprised with the award.

“An important thing in development and leadership for our employees is to grow and develop and to be part of something bigger. Alone is never the strongest. Just the same feeling I have with Nores, which is an important piece of the puzzle in our journey from the start in 2016 with a hotel until where we are today with ten establishments. Loyalty goes both ways, both for us as customers but also for suppliers and colleagues at Nores. It is incredibly appreciated and that is also why I call myself an obvious Nore ambassador. Super proud and grateful sums up the feeling after Nores Day. The energy is on top to continue our growth journey with the team at Nores, and I am incredibly humbled and grateful to receive the Nores Star of the Year award.”says Patrik Ekman.

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Booth of the Year —Johan i Hallen & Bergfalk

The motivation reads: The stand stood out with its stylish design and innovative solutions. It was a stand that was not only aesthetically pleasing but also effectively conveyed both the brand's identity and their products. Visitors appreciated the personality and aesthetics that together created a strong, memorable experience.

With an impressive number of votes and enthusiastic comments, Johan i Hallen & Bergfalk was the clear winner.

The other nominees were: North Sea Fish and the Sorunda Halls.

“We feel really honored to have been named Stand of the Year. The ambition was to show how we work sustainably with two good examples. From our production on Öckerö, we take care of the whole fish and extract fine meat that otherwise goes to waste in conventional handling. Then we also wanted to highlight how, with the help of our meat and charcuterie production, we can use the whole animal of Gårdskalv from Öster Vrenninge. Another positive part was that we managed to keep down our waste from the fair by serving what we showed, i.e. preparing the food from the booth and then reselling or donating what was left over”, says Niklas Unnebo, Key Account Manager at Johan i Hallen & Bergfalk.

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Member of the Year —Varbergs Stadshotell & Asia Spa

The motivation is: Member of the Year has shown great commitment for many years with us. They actively participate in many of our events and have become a nice family member. They are loyal to our supplier agreements. They are avid users of Buy at Nores. They are very involved in purchasing issues, challenging and questioning, which contributes to our joint development.

“We value this award very much and are very honoured as the competition is fierce in the company of many lovely and committed members. And that's just it, that we are a lot of committed members who make the value of membership what it is,” says Caisa Runéus, Restaurant Manager at Varbergs Stadshotell & Asia Spa.

Other nominees: Hooks Herrgård and Sånga Säby.

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Beverage Supplier of the Year— Johan Lidby Vinhandel

The motivation is: This year's winners have inspired with passion and expertise the discovery of new flavours and unique drinking experiences. With a strong focus on quality and working closely with smaller, family-owned producers from different parts of the world, they offer a range that combines tradition and innovation. Their commitment to sustainability and ability to convey culture and history in their products makes them a trusted and valued partner.

Members describe the winner as a provider that always delivers the highest quality and helps create memorable experiences for our members' guests.

The other nominees were: Spendrups & Arvid Nordqvist.

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“The competition is great with several good suppliers within Nores. We have worked hard during our years as a supplier to Nores members and so it is extremely gratifying to receive this award in recognition that our work pays off. Happy and proud, we thank you for your trust and for constantly challenging us to be even better.”, says Johan Eklund, Sales Manager at Johan Lidby Vinhandel.

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Non-food supplier of the year — Tingstad

The motivation reads: This year's winners have demonstrated through the year an outstanding ability to deliver quality and value in the non-food segment.

The fact that they have been nominated several times and also won the award in the past is no accident, it is a testament to their continuous drive to offer innovative and sustainable solutions that simplify members' operations.

Their wide range, customer focus and commitment to the environment make them a reliable partner. Members pay tribute to the supplier for their consistent ability to adapt to industry developments, making them a winner this year.

The other nominees: Livv och Spis & Servis

“Many and humbled thanks for the fine award. Tingstad is continuously working to develop the range and offer to be a broad and complete non-food solution for Nore's members, which is extra fun to capture in the justification for the price. Special thanks to our partners Duni, Ecolab and Essity, who are also part of the Nores family through their own agreements, although with Tingstad as distributor to the members. You are equally involved in the price” says Andreas Andersson, Key Account Manager at Tingstad about the price.

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Food Supplier of the Year — Martin & Servera

The motivation is: This year's winners have a clear and long-term commitment to the environment and sustainability, which permeates their entire business. By constantly striving for energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact in their logistics solutions, they contribute not only to the success of their customers, but also to a sustainable future.

Members describe the supplier as a partner that combines quality with innovation. They work closely with their customers to tailor solutions that simplify everyday life.

The other nominees: Johan i Hallen & Bergfalk and Grönsakshallen Sorunda

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“Martin & Servera has high ambitions in the area of sustainability, not least through high climate targets, so it's great to get a pat like this on the shoulder. It feels good that Nores values this important work. That daily cooperation is rewarding and fun, both centrally and locally, it creates the conditions for continued good business together“, says Kabba Jallow, Customer Manager KAM, Martin & Servera Restauranghandel.

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