Tuesday 12-08-2025 - 13:09

We’ve launched the NPD (New Product Development) Sampling Panel with ten students’ unions now part of the group.

As a panel member, they:

• Sample new products with students and SU staff
• Share feedback about the product

Our first round of sampling kicks off at the end of September, then we’ll share the findings with commercial staff so everyone has a glimpse into what students really think about our brands and products.

We've set up a waiting list so if you didn't get the chance to join the panel this time round, it's still worth completing this form to be added to the list should we need extra SUs at points during the year.

The small print...

• We will rotate the panel on an annual basis to ensure all SUs who wish to participate have the opportunity to do so.
• Sampling will only be requested when suppliers ask for student feedback about a new product.
• Participating students’ unions must agree to conduct the sampling within a given timeframe.
• Students' unions do not need to have a license to sell alcohol to take part.
• No financial transactions are permitted as part of the sampling activity.
• To participate, your students' union must operate a commercial outlet (licensed, catering or retail)