Prize sprinkles on Noresdagen 2024

This year's award winners at Noresdagen 2024

Last week, April 8-9, Noresdagen was held at Telenor Arena outside Oslo, with wide participation from both members and suppliers in the horeca industry. Nores Day is an annual event that is highly appreciated by Nores members, suppliers and partners.

This year, a record number of industry colleagues attended Nores Day, which combines exciting speakers, inspiration from suppliers, fine dining, industry talk and a celebratory dinner with awards ceremony and entertainment. This year, it was the house band Stråmenn og Madcon who had the honor of standing on stage, with Truls Svendsen as the conference leader throughout the day and evening. One of the highlights during the festive dinner is the awarding of the membership and vendor awards.

Beverage Supplier of the Year 2023 — Det Norske Bryggeri

It is the members who vote for the suppliers of the year in the different categories, and about the beverage supplier of the year they say the following:

They are distinguished by a good selection of products and very good knowledge. They aregood mediators and their knowledgeable approach make them a valuable asset in their field. They contribute in a positive way to strengthening the community they are a part of and deserve recognition for their dedication and efforts.

In recent years, Det Norske Brenneri has made some changes and adapted to the horeca industry in a professional manner. With a good growth, several people on the team and high knowledge, Nores has great faith in this supplier and we congratulate him on the victory.

“We are a proud supplier to Nores and that's why it's incredibly big for us to be named Beverage Supplier of the Year! Many thanks to all the members who voted for Det Norske Brenneri. We work every day to create great relationships and experiences for our members. The fact that a player of our size receives this award is motivating and gives us the desire and courage to become even better. We are now entering a summer season with a lot of motivation, energy and courage. We promise to continue to deliver craftsmanship at every drop in the season to come!”

Det Norske Brenneri, v/ On Trade Manager Georg Kjustad about the award

The nominees were:

Coca Cola European Partners

Fondberg

The Norwegian Brennery

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Food Supplier of the Year 2023 — Wulff & co

This year's food supplier Wullf & co has distinguished itself with a very good year. They have maintained the good relations with the members, and at the same time managed to win the hearts of many new people. The confidence they have built up has contributed to them, impressively, taking market share in a high-volume category.

The members say the following about the winner:

Wulff & co provides super service and has an excellent range of goods with amazing quality. They have a good selection, and deliver good quality of the raw materials and at reasonable prices. This year's winner simply delivers that little extra and is raw on knowledge sharing! This year's winner delivers rock n roll!

We congratulate Wullf & co and look forward to further good cooperation.

“We are incredibly grateful that the members of Nores have chosen Wulff & Co as Food Supplier of the Year. This is a great statement of trust from our customers and proves that the knowledge our employees possess and the service they provide are appreciated. The demands placed by Nores to be nominated are reflected in the values we daily strive to reach. This motivates us to continue and work to achieve our goal: to deliver high quality products with the best possible service. Thank you so much to everyone who has voted for us, greeting all of us in the Wulff& Co family!”

Sales Manager Anders Vist about the award

Non-food supplier of the year 2023 — Culina

Culina was voted forward as the Non-Food Supplier of the Year for the second year in a row. Culina has a very strong position in the market and their success is not accidental. With a constant focus on providing efficient delivery, outstanding service and products of the highest quality, they have won the trust of their members.

The members state the following:

One of Culina's greatest qualities is the ability to always be helpful. They meet rmembers' needs in a professional and accommodating manner. Culina is proof that success does not go to the head and that it is possible to be the best... again!

We congratulate Culina on her victory for the second year in a row!

“Culina is very proud to receive this award for the second year in a row. The members of Nores represent many different segments of the hospitality industry, and our salespeople work daily to find great solutions for all members. Together with Nores, we have set some common goals to achieve, among other things, improvement in the management of food waste. We look forward to continuing the good cooperation with Nores and its members.”

Pål Byhring-Enger, Chain Sales Manager in Culina

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Denominated were:

Ecolab

NorTextile

Culina

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Member of the Year — Studentsamskipningen i Ås

The member of the year is chosen by an internal jury who says the following about the member of the year:

This year's member is an incredibly dedicated member and a wonderful Nores ambassador. They are very skilled in the use of both agreements and digital tools. The member is engaged, active and a very good collaborator.

It is a pleasure to congratulate Studentsamskipningen i Ås as the winner of the Member of the Year award.

“We are very proud to receive the award as Member of the Year, this was very stately! For SIÅ's part, the NORES membership is important in many ways; everything from good procurement agreements that are absolutely crucial, to access to good systems and partners. Not least immediate access to employees of Nores who assist with a wide range of expertise and networks. In addition, Nores is really on the offer side with courses and development. This is a collaboration we are very excited about. Thank you very much for the accolade!”

CEO of SiÅS, Pål Magnus Løken

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The nominees were:

Student Union in Ås

The Unicorn Restaturant

LosbyGods

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This year's stand — Hansa Borg Solera and Lerøy — creativity and collaboration

This year's stand is voted on by visitors during the fair. As part of Nore's commitment to sustainability, this year one of the criteria for winning this year's stand was that the supplier had completed Matvett's course in sustainable trade fair. A whopping 43% of all exhibitors had completed the course ahead of the fair, which Nores is very happy with. The winner of this year's stand was two suppliers who had creatively collaborated on a joint stand focusing on food and drink in combination. The winner was Hansa Borg Solera and Lerøy.

“It is with great pleasure and gratitude that we receive the award for best condition together with Hansa Borg/Solera. Each one has contributed with dedication to create a great experience for visitors. We would like to thank all interested and committed NORES members who visited our stand and contributed to the good atmosphere. A big thank you also to the organizing team of Nores Day who contributed to a positive experience fo ralle.”

Marketing Manager in Lerøy, Elin Johnsen

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“We at Hansa Borg and Solera are very pleased to win this year's stand at Nores 2024! I would like to extend a big thank you to Lerøy for a wonderful cooperation, both in the planning before and during the implementation of the fair. It means extra much that it was Nores's members who voted us forward in the category, at the same time it confirms that good commitment, great products and fantastic teamwork bring results. Thanks to everyone who voted for us, we are already looking forward to next year.”

Marius Ressem, KAM in Hansa Borg& Solera Norway.

The nominees were:

Wholesale Fruit

Hanseborg/Solera Beverage Group and Lerøy

Wulff& Co

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Marianne Lund, who has recently taken over the role of CEO of Nores, was very pleased with the event.

“Nores has so many great members and great suppliers, so we really appreciate being able to hand out these awards. We are proud and grateful to create this arena, where we can all meet, exchange experiences and further develop our collaborations. I have been very much looking forward to taking on the role of Chairman of Nores, and now look forward to getting to know both members and suppliers even better in the months ahead”

Contact persons

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NoRessa
‍Managing Director Marianne Lund
mobile 97191271
e-mail: marianne@nores.no

Marketing Manager Malin Bech
mobile 47233449
e-mail: malinb@nores.no

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The Norwegian Brennery
‍On TradeManager Georg Kjustad, mobile phone 91682108, e-mail: georg@detnorskebrenneri.no

Wulff& Co
‍Sales Manager Anderg GL Viewed
mobile 91322888
e-mail: anders@wulffco.no

Culina
‍Chain Sales Manager Pål Byhring-Enger
mobile 41412360
e-mail: pal.byhring-enger@culina.no

Student Samskipnadeni Ås
CEO Pål Magnus Løken
e-mail: pml@sias.no

HanaBorg/Solera Beverage Group
KAM Marius Ressem
mobile 91682146
e-mail: marius.ressem@hansaborg.no

Leroy
Marketing Manager Elin Johnsen
e-mail: elin.johnsen@leroy.no

Photo: Helge Hansen/Nores

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