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FMCG Wholesale Companies in the UK: 13,000+ Active Firms (2026)
FMCG wholesalers buy, store, broker and distribute fast-moving consumer goods across the UK food, drink and household supply chain.
Buying centres tend to sit with wholesale buyers, category managers, operations teams and finance, rather than procurement alone. Customers range from independent retailers and catering groups to hospitality operators and other business buyers that need predictable replenishment, credit terms and traceable stock movements. Engagements are usually operational rather than advisory: ongoing supply relationships, case or pallet-level ordering, supplier rebates, logistics scheduling and exception handling around shortages, substitutions, allergens and labelling. The more scaled operators look less like local traders and more like regional distribution platforms with warehousing, transport and account-management capacity.
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In the UK, 13,633 FMCG wholesale companies are actively trading. Within that base, 1,140 have turnover above £5M, which leaves a long tail of smaller distributors, brokers and local trade suppliers alongside a thinner revenue-ranked layer. Recent formation is also visible, with 3,183 firms incorporated since 2022, suggesting continued entry at the regional and specialist end of the market. Reported headcount stands at 5,739 people, giving the cohort a visible employment footprint across warehousing, transport, buying and account management.
Food and drink handling pulls many operators into a local-authority registration regime rather than a national licensing model. Food Standards Agency guidance covers businesses that sell, cook, store, handle, prepare or distribute food, and it also reaches brokerage or supply activities where no product is kept at an office. Registration is free and cannot be refused, but it sits alongside food-safety management procedures, allergen information and labelling duties. Food & Drink Wholesale UK provides the main trade-association frame for the food and drink side of the market, though household-goods wholesalers outside food face a different compliance mix.
Entry appears less constrained at the brokerage and local-distribution end, but sustained scale tends to depend on credit control, chilled or ambient logistics, supplier access and disciplined stock turns. Margin pressure, allergen and labelling expectations, and customer demand for dependable fulfilment should favour operators with tighter processes. Consolidation has been a recurring possibility in wholesale, although the cohort still looks fragmented, with many businesses likely to remain local or specialist rather than become national operators.
13,633
Active firms
2026
1,140
Above £5M
Revenue threshold
3,183
Incorporated since 2022
Recent company formation
Key facts
About 8% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (1,140 of 13,633 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
23% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (3,183 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Food wholesalers that sell, store, handle, prepare, distribute or broker food must register with their local authority at least 28 days before trading.
Registration is free and cannot be refused, but food businesses still need food-safety management procedures, allergen information and labelling compliance.
Food and drink wholesale accounted for £16.9 billion, or 11%, of the UK agri-food chain’s £153.2 billion GVA in 2023.
Wholesale GVA was up 6.7% since 2022, compared with 5.8% for the food chain excluding agriculture and fishing.
Food & Drink Wholesale UK says its membership includes nearly 640 wholesalers, 127 suppliers and 50 service providers.
Top UK FMCG Wholesale companies
Sharrocks Fresh Produce Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsWholesales and distributes fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, eggs and dry goods to supermarkets, retailers and food service businesses. Sources produce from UK and international growers, and…
Serves UK food retailers and foodservice businesses, including supermarkets, convenience stores, farm shops, caterers and independent grocers, plus customers needing pre-packed and prepared produce.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
United Wholesale Grocers Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates cash-and-carry wholesale and distribution depots supplying grocery products, confectionery, tobacco, alcohol and household goods to retailers. Provides online ordering, telesales and…
Serves independent convenience retailers, local shops and other grocery trade businesses needing wholesale grocery, confectionery, alcohol and tobacco supplies.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 3% CAGR over 4y
Location
I A HARRIS AND SON LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies wholesale fruit and vegetables to restaurants, schools and catering businesses. Also provides prepared produce, freshly squeezed juices, dairy products, vegan alternatives, dried goods and…
Serves B2B foodservice and hospitality customers in London and the Home Counties, including restaurants, schools, delis, gastro pubs, members’ clubs and caterers, with some direct home-delivery…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable · 2% CAGR over 2y
Location
VALIMEX (IMPORT & EXPORT) LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsSupplies and distributes fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables, dairy products, frozen items, juices and dry goods to the foodservice sector. Sources produce from UK and international growers for…
Serves UK foodservice businesses, including hotels, restaurants, contract caterers, healthcare providers and education sector kitchens, with buyers such as chefs and catering procurement teams.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing, Hiring · 96% CAGR over 1y
Location
GOLDEN MEADOWS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsImports, exports and distributes ambient food products to supermarkets, cash and carry wholesalers, and independent retailers. Manages logistics and wholesale supply of packaged foods through a…
Serves B2B food retail and wholesale buyers, including major supermarkets, cash-and-carry operators and independent retailers across the UK, with export customers in Europe.
Financial Health
StableStable · -66% CAGR over 4y
Location
Midland Chilled Foods Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies chilled, frozen and ambient food products to the foodservice and wholesale sectors. Offers a portfolio of over 2,000 items including dairy and cheese, plant‑based foods, meat and poultry,…
Serves UK foodservice and wholesale customers, including chefs, caterers, food manufacturers and other food industry buyers needing chilled, frozen, grocery and non-food supply.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable · -19% CAGR over 2y
Location
BRAND FACTORY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsWholesales and exports fast-moving consumer goods including confectionery, biscuits, snacks, soft drinks, groceries, cereals, coffee, baby products, toiletries, household items, and pet care…
Serves trade buyers including retailers, wholesalers, distributors and importers seeking branded FMCG lines such as confectionery, snacks, groceries, drinks, household and personal care products for…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 34% CAGR over 4y
Location
MIKADO FOODS (UK) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsImports and distributes ambient food products including canned fish, fruit and vegetables, fats and oils such as beef dripping, and condiments including vinegars, glazes and citrus juices. Supplies…
Serves wholesale distributors, foodservice operators, retailers, food manufacturers and end-users seeking packaged food ingredients and products, primarily across the UK.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 16% CAGR over 5y
Location
Gama Plus Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsSupplies and distributes Mediterranean and ethnic food and drink products to UK retailers, including supermarkets and independent stores. Imports and wholesales branded grocery and household products…
Serves UK food retailers and trade buyers, from major supermarket chains to local shops, seeking Mediterranean and ethnic food, drink and related products.
Financial Health
StableStable · Profitable, Hiring · 57% CAGR over 1y
Location
WORLD WISE FOODS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsWholesales ambient food and beverage products sourced from global suppliers to retail and food service customers. Develops private‑label and branded products, manages sourcing and supply chains, and…
Serves leading retailers and food service customers globally, including commercial buyers seeking responsibly sourced ambient food ranges aligned with consumer trends.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 2% CAGR over 1y
Location
EAST 'N' WEST CASH & CARRY LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsSupplies groceries, toiletries, cleaning products and catering essentials to retail shops, convenience stores and hospitality businesses. Operates cash‑and‑carry and wholesale distribution services…
Serves trade-only B2B customers including retail shops, convenience stores, restaurants, cafés and hospitality venues, with UK-wide delivery and export supply for international trade buyers.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
THE CRESS COMPANY (SCOTLAND) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies food and drink products to trade customers as a wholesaler. Distributes chilled foods, bakery items, confectionery, snacks, soft drinks, alcohol, dairy, meats, ready meals, and ambient…
Serves trade-only business customers in food retail and hospitality, including retailers, cafés, caterers and other wholesale buyers of food and drinks.
Financial Health
StableStable · -62% CAGR over 4y
Location
Noel Foods Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsWholesales food products, supplying meat and processed foods such as ready meals, pizzas, soups, sauces and fruit juices. Distributes packaged food products to retailers and foodservice customers.
Serves B2B food trade customers, including wholesalers, retailers and foodservice buyers, in national and international markets across meat and prepared food categories.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 10% CAGR over 2y
Location
I.C.S. (UK) Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides distribution of catering food products and packaging to foodservice businesses, supplying ambient, frozen and refrigerated items including drinks, oils, meats, bakery goods and disposables,…
Sells to foodservice businesses needing catering supplies and packaging, including takeaways, restaurants, caterers and other food industry operators, with UK-wide and wider European distribution.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Hiring · 19% CAGR over 2y
Location
ADAMS CASH & CARRY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies food, ingredients, and catering products to fast food outlets, restaurants, cafes, fish and chip shops, and grocery stores. Operates a wholesale distribution service with online ordering,…
Sells B2B to fast food and restaurant businesses, including Chinese and Indian restaurants, fish and chip shops, cafes, catering trailers and grocery stores. Also serves other wholesalers as a…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 9% CAGR over 4y
Location
TRANGS (UK) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and wholesales frozen finger foods, value‑added seafood, plant‑based products, pastries and prepared meals. Produces private‑label food products for supermarket and retail customers…
Serves major supermarkets and retail customers in the UK, EU, USA, Australia and New Zealand, particularly buyers sourcing private-label prepared food ranges.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 24% CAGR over 4y
Location
TREVORS WAREHOUSES LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies wholesale food and catering products to restaurants, hotels, schools, care homes and other foodservice businesses. Distributes frozen, chilled and ambient foods, fresh produce, butchery…
Serves B2B foodservice customers across Blackpool and the North West, including chefs, caterers, restaurants, hotels, schools, care homes, coffee shops, healthcare, workplace, travel and leisure…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing, Hiring · 10% CAGR over 2y
Location
LOMOND FINE FOODS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies chilled, frozen and ambient food products to hospitality and retail customers. Operates a wholesale food distribution service with product catalogues, promotions and online ordering,…
Serves business customers needing wholesale chilled, frozen and ambient food products, including multi-site groups and foodservice buyers across Scotland and the wider UK.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -63% CAGR over 4y
Location
Chuanglee Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsImports and wholesales East and Southeast Asian food ingredients and supplies, including fresh meats and vegetables, sauces, noodles, and cooking essentials. Supplies restaurants, hotels, retailers,…
Serves UK foodservice and retail businesses, including restaurants, hotel kitchens, restaurant chains, Michelin-starred venues, wholesalers and Asian food retailers, from small operators to larger…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
Dunsters Farm Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies wholesale foodservice products including fresh, frozen and ambient foods and catering supplies. Distributes over 6,000 items to restaurants, cafés, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels,…
Serves education, healthcare and hospitality organisations across the North of England, including schools, colleges, universities, NHS facilities, cafés, hotels, event caterers, restaurants, bars,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 27% CAGR over 4y
Location
Ocean Fish (Retail) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies fresh and frozen seafood to the retail sector. Sources fish from owned vessels and international suppliers, and provides processing, packaging and logistics to deliver retail‑ready seafood…
Serves UK and international seafood buyers, including retailers needing retail-ready or private-label products, wholesalers, exporters, and food businesses seeking fresh or frozen fish supply.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 9% CAGR over 5y
Location
GANDHI ORIENTAL FOODS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies wholesale food, ingredients and catering consumables to restaurants, takeaways, retailers and hospitality businesses. Offers products such as rice, flour, spices, oils, beverages, cleaning…
Serves B2B foodservice and retail customers in South East England, including restaurants, takeaways, caterers, hotels, hospitality operators, independent retailers, traders and stores.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 13% CAGR over 2y
Location
HT DRINKS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a cash-and-carry wholesale business supplying alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages, tobacco, snacks, confectionery and grocery products. Sells branded drink and FMCG products to retailers…
Serves UK trade customers needing drinks and grocery stock, including independent retailers, convenience stores, off-licences and hospitality venues, with membership access and nationwide delivery.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -90% CAGR over 2y
Location
ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies and distributes fresh fruit and vegetables, prepared produce, and a range of fine foods including bakery, dairy, delicatessen, frozen and dry goods to restaurants, caterers, retailers and…
Serves foodservice businesses and institutions across the West Country, including restaurants, cafés, bars, hotels, pubs, delis, retailers, manufacturers, care providers, education caterers and…
Financial Health
StableStable · -90% CAGR over 2y
Location
VALUE WHOLESALE LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsWholesale distributor supplying grocery and general merchandise to retailers. Provides meat and meat products, beverages, confectionery, snacks, health and beauty items, and other convenience store…
Serves B2B retailers and exporters, including supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations and discount stores seeking wholesale grocery and general merchandise supply.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
M.K.G. (FOOD PRODUCTS) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDistributes and wholesales ambient, chilled and frozen food products, desserts, and kitchen supplies to pubs, restaurants, care homes, schools, and other catering businesses. Provides online ordering…
Serves B2B foodservice customers in the Midlands, including pubs, restaurants, bars, hotels, clubs, caterers, care homes and schools.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
Cyprofood Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a cash-and-carry food wholesaler supplying fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen foods, meat, dairy products, bakery items, groceries, beverages and alcohol, along with cleaning products and…
Serves B2B foodservice and retail customers, including restaurants, caterers, takeaways, grocers and other food retailers buying wholesale food, drink, packaging and cleaning supplies.
Financial Health
StableStable · Profitable · -9% CAGR over 2y
Location
SOUTHEAST TRADERS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsWholesales, distributes and exports fast‑moving consumer goods including food, drinks and household brands. Sources products from global manufacturers, manages import and export, warehousing and…
Serves B2B customers in retail, distribution, import and export, including pharmacy-sector buyers, with a customer base spanning Europe, the Middle East, South America and Australia.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -66% CAGR over 4y
Location
N & B FOODS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies wholesale food and beverage products to the food service sector, including frozen, chilled and ambient goods. Distributes packaged foods, ingredients and drinks to hospitality, catering and…
Serves foodservice businesses in the South of England and Wales, selling wholesale frozen, chilled and ambient goods to trade buyers such as catering, hospitality and other commercial food outlets.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
COREFRESH LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsImports and distributes fresh fruit and produce sourced from growers worldwide. Manages sourcing and supply to retailers, food processors and foodservice customers, providing product traceability,…
Serves B2B customers in the fresh produce supply chain, including retailers, food processors and foodservice operators, across both large and small buyers requiring traceability and due diligence.
Financial Health
StableStable · -71% CAGR over 4y
Location
SPR Wholesale Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsWholesales meat and food products including beef, lamb, mutton, poultry, frozen meats, offal, fruits and vegetables. Also supplies cooking oils, dairy items, soft drinks, confectionery, cosmetics and…
Sells to UK wholesale buyers and trade customers needing bulk food and grocery supplies, particularly meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables, dairy, oils and drinks.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
SEAMARK GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsImports, processes, stores and wholesales frozen seafood and other frozen foods, including shrimp, fish and poultry. Distributes products to supermarkets, wholesalers and foodservice companies, and…
Serves supermarkets, wholesalers and food service companies across Europe, plus restaurant retail customers, targeting buyers of frozen seafood and other frozen foods.
Financial Health
StableStable · -21% CAGR over 2y
Location
Holleys Fine Foods Holdings Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsWholesales ambient grocery products including bakery items, snacks, confectionery, pantry foods, preserves, condiments, cereals and beverages from multiple brands to retailers, and operates as a…
Sells B2B to UK grocery and fine food retailers seeking ambient food, drink and confectionery ranges, including premium, world food, dietary and speciality grocery lines.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 43% CAGR over 5y
Location
THE FRENCH GARDEN LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsImports and wholesales fresh fruit and vegetables sourced from France, Italy and the United Kingdom, supplying produce to caterers, chefs and restaurants and distributing seasonal fruit and vegetable…
Serves B2B wholesale customers in the UK foodservice sector, including caterers, chefs and restaurants buying fresh produce for commercial kitchens.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
S D Ramsden & Co Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsWholesale exporter of British food, drink, and grocery products. Supplies international retailers and distributors with UK brands and private label goods, providing sourcing, order consolidation,…
Serves B2B wholesale trade customers worldwide, including international grocery retailers, food importers, distributors and independent retailers seeking British food and drink brands for resale.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -7% CAGR over 1y
Location
Sutaka UK Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDistributes branded fast‑moving consumer goods including food, beverages and household care products from major manufacturers. Supplies wholesale customers and export markets, and provides sourcing,…
Serves B2B buyers such as wholesalers, grocers, importers, food and beverage retailers and agents seeking UK branded FMCG, household care and private-label products for resale globally.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 23% CAGR over 4y
Location
Sova Food Wholesale Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsImports and wholesales kosher‑certified food products, supplying retailers and foodservice businesses. Distributes international brands and own‑brand items including snacks, pasta, sauces, spices,…
Serves kosher retailers, supermarkets, foodservice caterers and establishments across the UK, alongside households seeking kosher-certified groceries and household products.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 2% CAGR over 4y
Location
NASCO (UK) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsExports and wholesales fast‑moving consumer goods to international markets. Supplies branded products across categories including food, baby products, beverages, toiletries, household items and pet…
Serves international FMCG buyers, including wholesalers, distributors and retailers, seeking branded food, baby, drinks, toiletries, household and pet care products across 65+ countries.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
ANATOLIAN FOODS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies food and drink products to businesses through an online wholesale ordering platform, including fresh fruit and vegetables, frozen and chilled foods, ambient groceries, beverages, packaging,…
Targets B2B customers in hospitality and food retail, such as restaurants, takeaways, caterers, convenience stores and specialist grocers placing trade orders.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable, Hiring · 15% CAGR over 2y
Location
Holleys Fine Foods Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsWholesales ambient grocery products to retailers, supplying branded bakery items, snacks, confectionery, pantry foods, beverages, condiments and international foods. Distributes premium and…
Serves B2B grocery retailers seeking premium ambient food and drink ranges, including buyers of bakery, snacks, confectionery, world foods, pantry staples, preserves, condiments, cereals and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 22% CAGR over 5y
Location
HUNT'S FOOD GROUP LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides wholesale food and drink supply to catering and retail businesses, manufacturing products and distributing a range of ingredients and branded goods. Operates food production and storage…
Serves B2B foodservice and retail customers across the South of England, including cafés, hotels, restaurants, pubs, care homes, schools, healthcare, education and other venues serving food.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -91% CAGR over 2y
Location
FOOD REPUBLIC SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies wholesale food and drink products to cafés, delis, restaurants, hotels and pubs, including freshly squeezed and cold‑pressed juices, dairy and cheese, meat, fish, charcuterie, soups, sauces,…
Serves B2B food-service customers across London, including cafés, delis, restaurants, hotels, pubs, contract caterers, multi-site operators and other wholesalers.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 5y
Location
Fourseasons Fruiterers Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies fruit, vegetables, and specialty food ingredients to the foodservice sector. Sources produce from UK farms and international markets and distributes dairy, bakery items, charcuterie,…
Serves B2B foodservice customers, including chefs, cafés, pubs, restaurants, care homes, nurseries, hotels and farm shops across the Cotswolds and surrounding counties in southern and central England.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 53% CAGR over 4y
Location
SMITH & BROCK LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, frozen foods and fine food products to restaurants and hospitality businesses. Also provides produce sourcing, prepared and cut vegetables, bespoke kitchen…
Sells B2B to London hospitality and foodservice operators, especially professional kitchens, chefs, restaurants and premium dining venues. Also serves buyers needing wholesale fresh produce, dairy,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing, Hiring · 11% CAGR over 2y
Location
BFC Distribution Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies and distributes food and catering products including fresh poultry, fries, sauces, cooking oils, breading and flour mixes, drinks, and related packaging and hygiene supplies through an…
Serves foodservice buyers such as takeaways, fast-food outlets, restaurants and caterers needing poultry, fries, sauces, breading, drinks, packaging and hygiene supplies.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 33% CAGR over 2y
Location
C.K. (Fast Food Suppliers) Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies fast food ingredients, frozen foods, appetisers, packaging and cleaning materials to foodservice businesses, caterers and takeaway outlets through a cash‑and‑carry wholesale operation, also…
Serves B2B foodservice customers, including caterers, fast food takeaways and other hospitality operators using cash-and-carry or delivery supply channels.
Financial Health
StableStable · Profitable · -3% CAGR over 2y
Location
Penny Land Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsWholesales food and consumer products, supplying meat, poultry, fish and seafood, frozen foods, fruit and vegetables, herbs, spices and nuts. Also distributes beverages and selected non‑food items…
Serves B2B clients in the food distribution and wholesale supply chain, including buyers sourcing bulk food, beverages and related consumer goods across frozen, meat, seafood and produce categories.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable · -5% CAGR over 3y
Location
Amato Food Products Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies Italian and Mediterranean food products to trade customers, including flour, dairy, meats, oils, tinned and frozen ingredients, and deli items. Also provides freshly made pasta and pesto,…
Serves B2B foodservice businesses across the North West, including restaurants, delis and professional kitchens with trade accounts and regular kitchen supply needs.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing · 1% CAGR over 2y
Location
TOP ACTIVE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsWholesale distributor of food, wine and spirits supplying retailers and supermarkets. Offers frozen, chilled and ambient groceries, including kosher food products, sweeteners and alcoholic beverages,…
Sells B2B to retailers, supermarkets and grocery businesses in the UK and Europe, particularly buyers needing kosher frozen, chilled and ambient foods, wine and spirits.
Financial Health
StableStable · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
BEST WINES LONDON LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsWholesale distributor of alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages, supplying wines, spirits, beers, champagnes, kegs and soft drinks from a portfolio of over 12,000 products. Provides delivery, account…
Serves on-trade hospitality businesses such as bars, pubs, restaurants, hotels and venues, plus drinks retailers, with customers in London and across the UK.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 31% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How UK FMCG Wholesale companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Revenue usually comes from gross margin on goods bought from manufacturers, importers or brokers and sold on in mixed cases, pallets or recurring replenishment orders. Food and drink specialists may also earn supplier-funded rebates, listing fees, promotional allowances, delivery charges and, in some cases, handling fees for brokerage without taking physical stock. Pricing is typically account-specific: rate cards set the starting point, but terms move with volume, credit risk, delivery frequency, chilled or ambient handling and whether the customer needs substitutions at short notice. Working capital matters because stock is bought before cash is collected, so cash flow, wastage and supplier settlement shape the commercial model.
Who they sell to
Customers tend to be independent retailers, forecourts, catering groups, hospitality operators, foodservice buyers, care settings and offices that need predictable replenishment rather than one-off sourcing. Smaller accounts often buy through telesales, field sales or online ordering portals, with decisions made by owners, store managers, chefs or operations managers. Larger buyers usually involve category, finance, logistics and procurement teams, especially where credit limits, service-level expectations or chilled delivery windows are material. Sales cycles are often short for standard trade accounts, but longer where a wholesaler must agree pricing files, rebates, product ranges, delivery routes and food-safety documentation before the first order.
What they buy
Most FMCG wholesale firms tend to spend on systems that reduce leakage between buying, stock control, sales orders and accounts receivable. Relevant categories include warehouse management, route planning, order capture, electronic proof of delivery, trade promotions, pricing, rebates, credit control, ERP, CRM and business intelligence. Food and drink operators also buy allergen and labelling support, traceability tools, temperature monitoring, pest control, waste services and audit preparation. Beyond software, suppliers can find demand for fleet services, packaging, racking, insurance, invoice finance, temporary warehouse labour, recruitment and outsourced finance support, particularly where growth exposes manual processes or weak margin visibility.
Why and how to sell to them
FMCG wholesale buyers tend to evaluate vendors when margin leakage becomes visible: stock write-offs, missed rebates, disputed credits, failed deliveries, allergen errors or customer churn after substitution problems. Other triggers include moving into chilled or frozen categories, opening a new depot, adding online ordering, changing finance leadership, tightening credit policy or preparing for food-safety inspection. Outbound usually works better when it speaks to operational loss rather than abstract efficiency. Useful angles include fewer invoice queries, cleaner proof of delivery, faster debtor collection, clearer supplier-rebate claims and lower waste from dated stock, with evidence framed around warehouse, finance and transport workflows.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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