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FMCG Wholesale Companies in Sheffield: 169 Active Firms (2026)
FMCG wholesalers in Sheffield supply fast-moving food, drink and household goods to retailers, caterers and business buyers across the city region.
Buying centres tend to sit with convenience-store owners, hospitality procurement teams, independent caterers and regional multi-site operators rather than consumer-facing shoppers. Established SME and mid-market wholesalers in this category usually compete on range depth, delivery reliability, credit terms and route coverage, with engagements shaped around repeat business accounts rather than one-off transactions. The operating models include delivered wholesale, cash-and-carry, brokerage and buying-group activity, so the commercial conversation often covers minimum order levels, chilled or ambient handling, substitution rules and allergen documentation as much as headline price.
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Sheffield has 169 actively trading FMCG wholesale companies in this list, giving the city a defined local base rather than a broad consumer-goods catch-all. Reported employment totals 1,857 people across the cohort, pointing to a market with depot, route, warehouse and account-management roles as well as owner-managed distribution firms. Within that group, 18 companies have turnover above £5M, while 39 were incorporated since 2022. That mix suggests a long tail of smaller operators alongside a narrower band of established wholesalers with material regional scale.
Food and drink wholesalers sit within the UK food business registration regime where they sell, store, handle, prepare, distribute, broker or supply food. Food Standards Agency guidance treats distribution and brokerage as in-scope even where stock is not kept at an office, so local authority registration can matter for office-based intermediaries as well as depot operators. Registration is required before trading, is free, and cannot be refused. Operators also need food-safety management procedures, compliant allergen information and labelling processes. Food & Drink Wholesale UK is the main trade body for the food and drink wholesale trade.
Sheffield’s FMCG wholesale base appears split between relationship-led local distributors and a smaller group of operators with the systems, warehousing and customer mix to serve wider regional accounts. Newer entrants tend to fit around brokerage, niche product supply and delivered wholesale models where premises, supplier access and compliance can be managed before a broader route network is built. The market has been shaped less by winner-takes-most dynamics than by route density, credit discipline and food-safety execution. Consolidation remains plausible where established depots can add categories or customer lists, but many firms are likely to remain local account businesses rather than national platforms.
169
Active firms
2026
18
Above £5M turnover
Sheffield cohort
39
Incorporated since 2022
Sheffield cohort
Key facts
About 10% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (18 of 169 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
23% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (39 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Food wholesalers that sell, store, handle, prepare or distribute food must register with their local authority at least 28 days before trading.
Registration is free and cannot be refused, but food-safety management, allergen information and labelling duties still apply.
Food and drink wholesale accounted for £16.9 billion of UK agri-food GVA in 2023, or 11% of the £153.2 billion agri-food chain.
The food chain excluding agriculture and fishing was £139.5 billion in 2023, up 5.8% since 2022, with wholesale GVA up 6.7%.
UK agri-food GVA was 6.2% of national GVA in 2023, close to the EU food supply chain's 6.1% share.
Top Sheffield FMCG Wholesale companies
SAMIS SUPERFOODS Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
FRESH ISLAND FOODS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies chilled, frozen and ambient food products to catering and foodservice businesses. Product range includes meats, dairy, frozen foods, drinks, sandwich fillings, packaging, disposables and…
Serves B2B customers in the catering and foodservice industry, including commercial kitchens, cafés, restaurants, takeaways and hospitality operators, mainly from the West Midlands to the North East.
Financial Health
StableStable · -1% CAGR over 4y
Location
HUTTON & MITCHELL LICENSED TRADERS LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsSupplies wholesale alcoholic and soft drinks to pubs, bars and retailers, including draught and packaged beer, cider, wines, spirits, soft drinks and bar snacks, with product ranges such as craft…
Serves local licensed trade and hospitality businesses, including pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and venues buying wholesale alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and related bar products.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 4% CAGR over 3y
Location
LEMAR GENERAL TRADING LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
H & P EUROPE TRADING COMPANY LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsImports and distributes food and beverage products, including alcoholic drinks, ready‑to‑cook pastes, condiments, confectionery, biscuits, noodles, dried fruits and snacks. Supplies branded products…
Serves B2B food and drink buyers in the wholesale and retail sectors, including hypermarkets, sundry stores, small retailers and international distributors seeking branded Asian groceries, snacks,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 9% CAGR over 4y
Location
SUNRGY LED LIGHTING LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
MAINLINE MARKETING U K. LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSources and supplies branded and white‑label fast‑moving consumer goods, including toiletries, skincare, cosmetics and household products. Connects suppliers with retail partners and distributes…
Sells to retail businesses and brand suppliers in FMCG, especially toiletries, skincare, cosmetics and household goods. Targets retailers seeking branded or white-label stock, and suppliers looking…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
WILLIAM HOWE & SON (FISH MERCHANTS) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies wholesale fresh fish and frozen seafood. Sources a range of fish and seafood products and distributes them to customers, providing regular delivery services for businesses requiring fresh…
Serves wholesale customers needing fresh and frozen seafood, primarily businesses across South Yorkshire and the surrounding area requiring regular local delivery.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Country Fresh Foods
Supplies fresh produce and food ingredients to the catering trade, including fruit, vegetables, salads, dairy, cheese, deli items, bakery goods and prepared vegetables. Sources from growers and…
Serves B2B foodservice customers, especially chefs, kitchens and catering organisations in the North of England seeking fresh produce and specialist ingredients.
Location
Sheffield Catering Supplies
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5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies catering and foodservice products including disposable packaging, foil and banquet rolls, cups, straws, cutlery, vending ingredients, drinks, and hygiene items such as gloves, aprons,…
Sells to catering establishments and other organisations buying catering disposables, vending ingredients, fast food containers, and hygiene supplies. Targets business customers such as foodservice…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -8% CAGR over 4y
Location
J.W. Young (Butchers) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies wholesale Halal Shariah-compliant meat products to schools, hospitals, prisons, institutions and catering services. Operates a halal butchery and manufacturing facility producing and…
Serves public-sector and institutional food buyers, including schools, prisons and hospitals, as well as catering services needing Halal Shariah-compliant wholesale meat products.
Financial Health
WeakWeak
Location
BARGAINS CASH & CARRY LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
SAAK FOODS UK LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
KHAN & KIDS T/A MOGUL FOODS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 34% CAGR over 4y
Location
SPIRIT STORE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
CIDERMAN UK LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
Sushisushi Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies Japanese food ingredients, beverages and condiments, along with kitchen equipment, knives and tableware. Sells products such as noodles, sauces, seaweed, rice vinegar and cookware through an…
Serves B2B hospitality customers—professional kitchens, chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe—alongside B2C home cooks interested in Japanese cuisine.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Crafted Elixir Limited
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Holden Meats Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsOperates a licensed meat cutting plant supplying fresh and frozen meat products to trade customers. Provides beef, pork, lamb and poultry, along with processed items including bacon, sausages,…
Serves B2B food trade outlets requiring wholesale meat supply, including businesses buying fresh or frozen beef, pork, lamb, poultry and processed meat products.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 24% CAGR over 2y
Location
Kingdom Quality Foods Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and supplies doner kebab meat and other halal meat products, including lamb, chicken and beef cuts and mince. Produces kebabs on site and distributes them to kebab shops and fast‑food…
Serves new and existing kebab restaurants and fast food outlets across the UK, including operators needing halal meat supplies and certification.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 28% CAGR over 4y
Location
M.A. Oriental Foods
Trajectory
2y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsImports and distributes Asian food products including noodles, sauces, rice, snacks, preserves and seasonings, as well as frozen seafood, meats, fruit and vegetables. Supplies branded ambient and…
Serves trade buyers in the ethnic and Asian food sector, including UK, European and international retailers, wholesalers and foodservice businesses seeking ambient and frozen Asian foods.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Tommy's Veg Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Frazers Coffee Roasters Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
MS BAKERY WORKSHOP LTD
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2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProduces and supplies Asian-style baked goods including Hong Kong-style breads, pastries, cakes, desserts and pancakes. Distributes freshly baked products to Asian supermarkets and retail outlets.
Serves UK Asian and Oriental supermarkets as a wholesale supplier, and reaches consumers seeking Hong Kong-style breads, pastries, desserts and cakes through partner supermarkets and retail channels.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 65% CAGR over 1y
Location
BALQEES RAW HONEY UK LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Le Bon Vin Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsImports and wholesales wines from international producers and operates an online and retail wine shop selling wines, champagne, spirits, beer, mixed cases and gift hampers to consumers and trade…
Serves retail consumers, wine and spirits enthusiasts, and gift buyers ordering online or visiting its Sheffield shop, including shoppers buying for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and other…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -5% CAGR over 4y
Location
HADFIELD CATERING BUTCHERS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies fresh and frozen meat products including beef, lamb, pork, poultry and offal, and distributes frozen fish and seafood. Provides wholesale meat supply and custom cutting for butchers,…
Serves trade buyers including butchers, restaurants, takeaways, hotels and local catering businesses, with additional sales to members of the public who visit directly.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
BEBIDA BEVERAGE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies draught soft drinks, coffee and hot drink systems to hospitality venues, including bag‑in‑box beverages and branded products. Distributes and installs drinks machines and equipment, and…
Serves B2B out-of-home venues and organisations that need hot and cold drinks provision, including customers requiring draught soft drinks, professional coffee systems, equipment support and barista…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
JOHN WRAGG & COMPANY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
M&C Distributors Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
The UK House of Fine Food Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -16% CAGR over 4y
Location
DARLEY ABBEY WINES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -66% CAGR over 4y
Location
POULTRY TRADE PARTNERS UK LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsTrades poultry products including whole chickens and chicken cuts, supplying halal and non‑halal items to food industry buyers. Provides sourcing, private label options, logistics coordination, and…
Serves B2B customers in the poultry supply chain, including poultry producers, manufacturers and wholesale buyers seeking chicken products, halal/non-halal options and private-label supply.
Financial Health
StableStable · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
SHEFF FROZEN FOODS LIMITED
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
SHEFF HALAL BUTCHERS LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 200% CAGR over 1y
Location
Sheffield Bazar Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 133% CAGR over 1y
Location
Pasha Fruit Port LIMITED
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Bilo's Salads Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
VITAL PET GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsWholesales and distributes pet food, treats and accessories for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, aquatics, reptiles and equine. Supplies retailers and trade customers with products including dry and…
Sells B2B to UK pet trade wholesalers, independent and multi-site retailers, and animal-care professionals stocking products for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, aquatics, reptiles and equine.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -15% CAGR over 5y
Location
B & P Wholesale Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies food packaging and catering disposables to restaurants, cafes and takeaway businesses. Products include paper and plastic cups and lids, bagasse containers, kraft boxes, carrier bags, foil…
Sells B2B to restaurants, cafés, takeaways, coffee shops, delivery services and other catering outlets needing wholesale food packaging, disposables and related supplies, with some products also…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
J W Wines Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsImports and exports champagne, fine wine and other alcoholic beverages for independent wholesalers. Provides bulk sourcing, product line procurement, rate negotiation, shipping and transportation…
Targets B2B buyers: independent alcoholic beverage wholesalers throughout Europe that purchase champagne, fine wine and other drinks for bulk import/export, resale and distribution.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
CAFEOLOGY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsRoasts and supplies speciality coffee sourced from global producers. Provides wholesale coffee beans, bespoke blends, brewing equipment and related supplies to businesses and the education sector,…
Serves UK businesses needing wholesale coffee supply, equipment and related services, including education-sector buyers via TUCO, alongside retail consumers buying at-home coffee online.
Financial Health
StableStable · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
Hothouse Holdings Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable, Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
Cog Marketing Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies electronic cigarette products including e‑liquids, mods, tanks and accessories, and distributes giftware such as ashtrays, candles, bags and incense. Also provides product sourcing and…
Serves UK vape and giftware retailers, wholesalers and businesses seeking e-cigarette supplies, accessories and branded home or giftware products, including buyers needing custom designs or…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Babco International Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowDevelops and sells branded alcoholic spirits including rum, gin, vodka and liqueurs through an online shop and trade accounts. Markets products such as Caribbean rum, toffee vodka and London dry gin,…
Sells to consumers buying premium spirits, gifts and cocktail products online, and to trade buyers via trade accounts, including retailers and hospitality businesses in the drinks market.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
B. B. W. (Foods) Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsSupplies cooked meats and catering products to retail and hospitality businesses. Offers sliced dry‑cured and Danish bacon, sausages, cheeses, canned goods and soft drinks, providing wholesale food…
Serves retail and hospitality businesses in the Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley areas, including buyers needing wholesale cooked meats, bacon and catering supplies.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
K D Davis And Sons (The Greengrocers) Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies wholesale fresh produce to food service businesses including restaurants, pubs, cafes, hotels and caterers. Distributes fruit, vegetables, salads and dairy products, with online ordering and…
Serves B2B food service customers, including chefs, restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes, hotels, canteens and food vendors in areas around Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley, Sheffield and Pontefract.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 21% CAGR over 2y
Location
T. Quality Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies wholesale food and catering products to fish and chip shops, fast food outlets, and hospitality businesses. Distributes frozen fish, chips, meats, oils, batters, drinks, and packaging, with…
Serves UK foodservice businesses, especially fish and chip shops, fast food outlets, takeaways and hospitality operators, with some home-use/retail pack customers.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 1% CAGR over 2y
Location
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How Sheffield FMCG Wholesale companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Gross margin, supplier terms and repeat account spend drive the economics of most FMCG wholesalers. They buy food, drink, household and convenience goods in bulk, hold or broker stock, then resell to trade customers through delivered wholesale, cash-and-carry and buying-group models. Pricing typically combines account-specific price lists, category promotions, volume breaks, minimum order thresholds, delivery charges and credit terms. The product is physical goods plus logistics, availability and paperwork: customers are paying for the right range to arrive on time, with usable shelf life and enough documentation to satisfy food-safety, allergen and labelling duties.
Who they sell to
Customers are usually independent retailers, convenience-store operators, caterers, hospitality groups and regional multi-site businesses across Sheffield, South Yorkshire and nearby markets. The buyer may be an owner-manager in a single-site retailer, a procurement manager in a hospitality group, or an operations lead responsible for menu, stock and waste. Smaller accounts often start through direct sales, telesales or trade-counter relationships, while larger accounts tend to involve negotiated terms, supplier forms, sample orders and periodic range reviews. Sales cycles can be short where price and availability decide the order, but longer where chilled handling, credit limits or agreed service levels matter.
What they buy
Most FMCG wholesalers tend to spend on systems and services that improve stock control, picking accuracy, route planning and cash collection. Relevant software categories include warehouse management, order capture, trade pricing, electronic proof of delivery, route optimisation, finance, credit control, customer relationship management and supplier rebate tracking. Food and drink operators may also buy allergen, labelling, traceability and temperature-monitoring tools. Outside software, common needs include fleet support, warehouse equipment, insurance, recruitment for drivers and warehouse staff, outsourced bookkeeping, accountancy, legal advice on trading terms, and marketing support for customer acquisition or category promotion.
Why and how to sell to them
FMCG wholesale buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when margin pressure, delivery failures, stock-outs, wastage or overdue customer balances start to affect daily operations. Other triggers include adding a chilled category, opening or relocating a depot, winning a multi-site customer, changing finance leadership, or tightening food-safety and labelling processes before inspections or customer audits. Outbound messages work better when they are tied to trading mechanics rather than generic efficiency claims: fewer picking errors, clearer margin by account, faster credit decisions, better route density, cleaner audit trails, or lower waste on short-dated goods. Local proof points matter, but category fit matters more.
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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