WholeStory: Gold Medal Winners Mini Series - Emerging Talent

In the first episode of our Gold Medal Winners Mini-Series, we sit down with Santosh Salunkhe of Dunsters Farm, winner of the FWD Gold Medal for Emerging Talent in Wholesale. Santosh shares his inspiring journey into the sector and explains why he believes social value should sit at the core of every business. From engaging directly with catering teams on carbon literacy, to lecturing at universities and colleges, he is helping to reshape how wholesale is viewed, not just as a route to market, but as a powerful force for sustainability, food resilience and social impact. With wholesale increasingly stepping forward as a strategic leader in sustainability and community impact, this episode highlights the passion and purpose behind the next generation of industry talent. An insightful, uplifting listen that shows exactly why Santos is a deserving Gold Medal winner, and why people like him represent the future of food and drink wholesale.