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Food And Drink Companies in the UK: 17,765 Active Firms (2026)
Food and drink companies in the UK manufacture, prepare, distribute and sell edible products under safety, hygiene, traceability and labelling duties.
Buying centres tend to sit in procurement, category management, technical compliance and operations, rather than a single software-style economic buyer. The seller base ranges from own-label manufacturers and contract packers to wholesale distributors, foodservice suppliers, importers, online merchants and specialist producers. Customer routes are mixed: consumer brands need retail listings and online fulfilment, while B2B operators work through multi-site supply agreements, recurring wholesale accounts and audited supplier relationships. Typical engagements involve repeat orders, service-level commitments, labelling checks and traceability evidence, so commercial scale is tied as much to operational discipline as to sales reach.
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The UK cohort contains 17,765 actively trading food and drink companies, making it a sizeable employer-facing market as well as a consumer supply chain. Reported headcount totals 11,768 people, which points to operating businesses with staff, premises, logistics or production routines behind the corporate registrations. Revenue scale is uneven: 937 firms are above £5M turnover, while 4,398 have been incorporated since 2022. That mix gives the list both mature suppliers able to serve national retail, wholesale or foodservice accounts and a long tail of newer operators working through kitchens, warehouses, import channels and online sales.
Food and drink operators sit under duties that attach to the activity, not just the product category. gov.uk frames the basics around safe food, non-misleading labelling, advertising and marketing, traceability records, and withdrawal or recall of unsafe products. The Food Standards Agency covers food safety and hygiene in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, working with local authorities on enforcement; Scotland has separate food standards arrangements. Businesses selling, cooking, storing, handling, preparing or distributing food need local authority registration before trading, including home-based, mobile, temporary, online and distance-selling operations. The practical effect is a market where traceability evidence and supplier assurance often sit close to sales contracts.
Scale and compliance appear likely to pull the cohort in different directions. Larger operators tend to be drawn toward national account management, export readiness and tighter assurance processes, while newer producers often start with direct-to-consumer, local wholesale or foodservice channels before taking on formal retail supply. Margin pressure and retailer scrutiny may favour businesses that can document origin, handling, storage and recall procedures without slowing fulfilment. Consolidation also looks plausible where distribution reach, warehouse capacity or production capacity can be shared, but the fragmented base suggests many independent specialists will remain outside acquisition paths.
17,765
Active firms
2026
937
Above £5M
turnover
4,398
Incorporated since 2022
newer firms
Key facts
About 5% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (937 of 17,765 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
24% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (4,398 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Food businesses that sell, cook, store, handle, prepare or distribute food must register with their local authority at least 28 days before trading in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
GOV.UK says food businesses must make sure food is safe to eat, avoid misleading consumers through labelling, keep traceability records, and withdraw or recall unsafe food.
The Food and Drink Federation describes food and drink as the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, with £152 billion of turnover and £42 billion of GVA in 2025.
Food export volumes were down 12.6% year-on-year in 2024, while food and drink imports reached their highest recorded level.
FoodDrinkEurope puts EU food and drink industry turnover at €1.2 trillion, with 4.7 million people employed and €182 billion of exports outside the EU.
Top UK Food And Drink companies
HIGHBURY POULTRY FARM PRODUCE LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProcesses live poultry and produces fresh and frozen chicken products. Operates poultry processing, manufacturing and distribution facilities supplying British chicken to wholesalers, retailers,…
Serves B2B food trade customers, including wholesalers, distributors, retailers, food manufacturers and foodservice operators such as pubs, restaurants and schools.
Financial Health
StableStable · Profitable · 4% CAGR over 2y
Location
LAILA'S FINE FOODS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures hand‑prepared ready meals and prepared dishes for retail and foodservice markets, including Indian, Italian, Oriental and traditional cuisines. Produces chilled products such as samosas,…
Serves B2B retail and foodservice buyers, including major UK supermarkets, wholesalers and foodservice partners seeking ready prepared meal ranges.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -10% CAGR over 4y
Location
DUNDEE COLD STORES LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProcesses and freezes fruit and vegetables at a large-scale cold storage and processing facility. Handles seasonal intake from hundreds of farms, preparing frozen produce for supply to food…
Serves B2B customers in the UK frozen food sector, including retail food brands such as Birds Eye and leading supermarket chains sourcing Scottish fruit and vegetable products.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Hiring · 17% CAGR over 2y
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
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsDevelops and manufactures prepared food ingredients for food manufacturers and foodservice operators. Processes vegetables, fruits, herbs, beans and spices into products such as roasted vegetables,…
Serves B2B food manufacturers, foodservice providers, QSR and HORECA operators, major retailers, travel caterers, airlines, trains and independent food companies across the UK and Europe.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable, Hiring · 17% CAGR over 1y
Location
Tiffin Sandwiches Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures and supplies ready-to-eat food-to-go products including sandwiches, salads, paninis, baguettes and hot snacks. Provides large-scale production, distribution and hospitality catering…
Serves UK B2B food-to-go buyers across education, hospitality, travel and healthcare, including universities, schools, colleges, airlines, train operators, hospitals, and organisers of large-scale…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 25% CAGR over 2y
Location
Babynov Chichester Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures baby food and savoury food products including sauces, gravies, stocks and sandwich fillers. Produces packaged foods in pouches, trays and glass jars for supply to food brands and…
Serves B2B customers in the UK grocery and food sector, primarily leading baby food and ambient food brands and retailers seeking private-label or branded supply partners.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 16% CAGR over 4y
Location
RAYNOR FOODS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and supplies chilled food‑to‑go products for retail and foodservice sectors. Develops product ranges using in‑house culinary teams and market research, and provides category planning,…
Serves B2B customers across sectors that offer food-to-go ranges to consumers, including retailers, foodservice operators and organisations needing shelf-ready products and range planning support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -63% 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
HUNT'S FOODSERVICE HOLDINGS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures and wholesales food products and distributes them to foodservice, retail and natural food sectors. Operates food distribution and storage facilities and runs related hospitality and…
Serves foodservice operators, retailers and natural food businesses, with additional consumer-facing customers through its farm shop, supermarket, café and hotel.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 17% CAGR over 2y
Location
Glendale Foods Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and supplies prepared meals, snack foods, and meat products including burgers, sausages, kebabs, wraps, dumplings and frozen items. Produces private‑label and bespoke food products for…
Sells B2B to major retailers, airlines, wholesalers, pub and restaurant groups, schools and other foodservice buyers. Serves customers from pubs to nationwide and international businesses seeking…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
Gafoor Pure Halal Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProcesses and distributes Red Tractor and Halal certified poultry products. Sources chickens from contracted farms, processes them at a dedicated plant, and supplies whole chickens, cuts and offal to…
Serves B2B buyers, primarily blue-chip food manufacturers and wholesale Halal distributors needing Red Tractor and Halal certified poultry supply.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable, Hiring · 16% CAGR over 2y
Location
BILLINGTON FOODS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures chilled and frozen food products including sauces, soups, pies, and desserts for retail, foodservice, and business customers. Develops and supplies private‑label and branded products,…
Serves UK foodservice operators, retailers and B2B food businesses, including supermarket buyers, private-label teams and back-of-house kitchen teams serving in-home, out-of-home and on-the-go…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -59% CAGR over 5y
Location
AVONDALE FOODS (CRAIGAVON) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures fresh and chilled food products for supermarkets and retailers, including bagged and side salads, vegetable accompaniments, coleslaw, sauces, soups, noodles, porridge and oat drinks,…
Serves major supermarkets and food retailers in the UK and Ireland, primarily through own-label supply, with a consumer-facing retail brand aimed at Northern Irish shoppers.
Financial Health
StableStable · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
Knolton Farmhouse Cheese Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProcesses milk into bulk dairy ingredients including cheese, butter, cream, dairy concentrates and dairy powders for supply to food manufacturers and trading partners. Also sells limited quantities…
Serves global B2B dairy and food trading partners, with a small local consumer market for cheese and butter via vending.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 5y
Location
Purity Soft Drinks Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and supplies fruit juices and juice‑based soft drinks, including brands such as Firefly and Juice Burst. Produces bottled beverages for UK retail and foodservice markets and distributes…
Sells B2B to UK retail and foodservice buyers, and to export market distributors and trade partners internationally. Targets organisations purchasing branded juices and juice drinks for consumer sale…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures and sells chilled dairy and fruit-based food products and imports and distributes ambient foods. Produces items such as fruit preparations, yogurts, desserts, spreads and confectionery…
Serves grocery retailers, food distributors and private-label buyers, while also reaching consumers through branded fruit, chilled dairy, confectionery and dessert products.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 2% CAGR over 2y
Location
Roberts of Port Dinorwic Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and manufactures prepared meals and food components for restaurant groups, retailers and foodservice brands. Provides new product and menu development, recipe creation, testing, and…
Serves national food brands and organisations in restaurant groups, retail, pub chains, foodservice, hospitality, leisure, transport and travel, plus public sector buyers and vegan/sustainable food…
Financial Health
StableStable · -0% CAGR over 5y
Location
CHESTERFIELD POULTRY LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProcesses and supplies fresh poultry products. Sources chickens from farms and operates production facilities to process, cut and package items including chicken breast fillets, thighs, wings,…
Serves business buyers needing fresh poultry products, including food retailers, wholesalers, distributors and foodservice customers in the UK. Targets organisations that prioritise consistent…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable, Hiring · 10% CAGR over 3y
Location
JAMES T BLAKEMAN & CO LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures sausages and processed meat products for wholesale, catering and fast‑food sectors. Supplies domestic and export markets, producing cooked and raw sausage products and developing new…
Serves wholesale, catering and foodservice buyers, including fast food operators and stockists, in domestic and export markets; also supplies retail/private-label customers such as major supermarket…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable · -4% CAGR over 2y
Location
MARTIN MATHEW & CO. LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsImports and distributes canned and ambient food products including tomatoes, fruits, beans, pulses, fish, pasta, oils and vinegars. Supplies foodservice, catering, manufacturing and retail sectors…
Serves UK B2B customers in catering, foodservice, food manufacturing and retail, including national distributors, food manufacturers and businesses needing bulk or varied pack formats.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 4% CAGR over 2y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProduces prepared meals at industrial scale for the retail, airline, and travel sectors. Prepares dishes with chefs and packages them into individual containers for in‑flight catering and other food…
Sells to businesses in retail and the airline/travel sector, serving professional food buyers and catering procurement teams seeking prepared meals at industrial scale.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Profitable · -11% CAGR over 2y
Location
Fountain Frozen Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProduces, processes, packages and distributes frozen vegetables for retail, fast food and food service markets, supplying prepared vegetable products to food manufacturers, wholesalers and catering…
Serves B2B customers in the food sector, including grocery retailers, fast-food operators, catering suppliers and foodservice businesses sourcing processed frozen vegetables for retail and…
Financial Health
StableStable · -2% CAGR over 2y
Location
CUMBERLAND MEAT PACKERS LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a beef cutting plant producing boxed beef products for the wholesale market. Processes and supplies manufacturing‑grade meat and steer beef, and distributes chilled beef products to…
Sells B2B to British wholesale meat buyers, food manufacturers and other trade customers needing boxed beef, with UK-wide distribution.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing · 1% CAGR over 3y
Location
CHERRYTREE BAKERY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures sweet bakery products including muffins, brownies, traybakes, mini bites and loaf cakes. Supplies coffee shops, restaurant chains and retailers, and develops bespoke baked goods for…
Serves B2B foodservice and retail buyers, including coffee shop operators, restaurant chains and major retailers seeking sweet bakery products across the UK, Europe and wider international markets.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -63% CAGR over 4y
Location
Food Options UK Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsImports and distributes chilled, frozen and ambient foods, delicatessen products, grocery items and catering supplies. Supplies branded and own‑label products to independent retailers, delis,…
Serves B2B foodservice and retail customers, including hotels, restaurants, contract caterers, care homes, delis, independent retailers and industrial food users.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Mackle Snacks Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsManufactures private label extruded snack products for retail brands, including baby and toddler snacks, organic and conventional snack foods, and functional “better-for-you” snacks. Handles product…
Serves B2B food retailers and consumer snack brands seeking private-label extruded snacks, particularly in baby and toddler, organic, conventional, health-focused and functional snacking markets.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable, Growing, Hiring · 46% CAGR over 1y
Location
Ocean Holdings South West Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsCatches, auctions, processes and distributes fresh and frozen seafood using owned fishing vessels and processing facilities. Supplies fish to wholesale and retail customers and exports seafood to UK…
Serves B2B seafood buyers, including wholesalers, exporters and retailers needing fresh, frozen or retail-ready seafood for UK and international markets.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% 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
Copernus Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProcesses and supplies fish and seafood products for retail, particularly supermarkets. Sources, fillets and packages seafood, including skin‑pack and ready‑to‑cook products with marinades, sauces…
Serves major grocery retailers and supermarket chains in the UK and Europe, including Lidl GB, targeting retail buyers for packaged fish and seafood ranges.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable · -9% CAGR over 2y
Location
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManufactures canned fish and seafood products, particularly tuna and shellfish. Produces private‑label goods for supermarket chains and sells branded ranges, handling seafood processing, canning,…
Serves leading European retailers and distribution chains, alongside consumers, home cooks, and hotel and catering professionals buying branded canned fish and shellfish ranges.
Financial Health
StableStable · -21% CAGR over 3y
Location
Mademoiselle Desserts Taunton Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures and supplies cakes, pastries and chilled or frozen desserts, including cheesecakes, tarts, biscuits and vegan options, for retail, coffee shops, restaurants and foodservice operators as…
Serves B2B retail and foodservice customers, including coffee shops, restaurants, retailers and out-of-home catering operators in the UK and abroad seeking cakes and desserts.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable · 1% CAGR over 2y
Location
JAMES T BLAKEMAN & CO (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures sausages and processed meat products for the wholesale, catering and fast‑food sectors. Operates large-scale production and cooking facilities and supplies retailers, foodservice…
Sells B2B to wholesale, catering and foodservice customers, fast-food operators and stockists in domestic and export markets, including major retail buyers such as Marks & Spencer.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -4% CAGR over 2y
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
Staple Dairy Products Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies and distributes dairy and chilled food products to retail, foodservice and manufacturing sectors. Product range includes butter, cheese, eggs, cream, hummus, frozen bakery items and…
Sells B2B to the UK food industry, serving retailers, foodservice providers and food manufacturers. Targets buyers needing processed food and dairy ingredients, including businesses seeking bespoke…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
HACKNEY MEAT TRADERS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies and distributes fresh meat products to restaurants, caterers, wholesalers and hospitality businesses. Sources beef, lamb and other meats from farmers, livestock markets and abattoirs, and…
Serves London hospitality businesses including Michelin-starred restaurants, caterers and wholesalers, as well as discerning customers seeking premium meat supply.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 45% CAGR over 4y
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
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
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures chilled cooking and finishing sauces made from fresh ingredients for meat, fish and plant‑based dishes. Produces ready‑to‑use sauces designed to accompany main courses and support quick…
Serves consumers and foodservice buyers, including home cooks planning midweek meals or dinner parties and customers preparing meat, fish or plant-based meals.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -30% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures and supplies mayonnaise, culinary sauces, dressings and bouillons for the foodservice and catering sector. Develops new products with customers through an in-house innovation kitchen and…
Serves B2B foodservice and catering sectors, including chefs, catering suppliers, and menu or product development teams in the UK, Ireland and international markets seeking ingredients for menus and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable, Hiring · 9% CAGR over 2y
Location
PARAGON QUALITY FOODS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures meat products including beef burgers, doner kebabs and coated chicken for the foodservice sector. Supplies various burger formats and kebab products, including halal and non‑halal…
Sells to B2B foodservice operators, especially fast food takeaways, restaurants, pubs, event caterers and smash burger outlets. Serves buyers seeking beef burgers, kebabs and coated chicken,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -90% CAGR over 2y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures handcrafted British cheeses, including traditional and contemporary varieties and organic ranges. Produces and develops cheese products and manages packaging and distribution for retail…
Serves trade buyers in cheese retail, wholesale and foodservice, alongside consumers purchasing British cheeses direct online.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -3% CAGR over 2y
Location
HARVEST FINE FOODS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies ambient, chilled and frozen foods, fresh produce, and catering supplies to restaurants, hospitality businesses, and home delivery customers. Sources products from local growers and global…
Serves caterers, commercial kitchens and home delivery customers across the South of England, including buyers in care, corporate, education and hospitality sectors.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
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
SOP International Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProcesses and packages edible oils and imports and wholesales Asian and Oriental food products, including rice, sauces, spices, ghee, canned foods, pickles and beverages, supplying branded and…
Serves trade customers including food retailers, wholesalers, caterers and foodservice operators seeking Asian and Oriental grocery brands in the UK and abroad.
Financial Health
StableStable · 1% CAGR over 1y
Location
CAMERONS BREWERY LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsBrews beers and lagers at the Lion Brewery and supplies products from other breweries. Provides contract brewing, bottling, canning, keg and cask packaging, warehousing and distribution services, and…
Serves pubs, hospitality operators and drinkers, while also targeting breweries and drinks suppliers needing contract brewing, packaging, warehousing and distribution support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -8% CAGR over 2y
Location
PRIMEPAK FOODS LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsManufactures and processes sandwich fillings, cooked meats and cheese products. Supplies foodservice and retail customers and distributes bacon, yoghurts, biscuits, cakes, pies, cheeses and other…
Serves B2B foodservice operators, retail outlets and wholesale buyers, including organisations seeking bespoke prepared-food supply and regional grocery lines.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable · 8% CAGR over 1y
Location
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManufactures Asian snack foods including items such as samosas, kimbap, donuts and ramen products. Produces branded and private‑label ranges for retail and food service customers.
Serves B2B foodservice and retail customers, including retailers, cash-and-carry wholesalers, foodservice buyers and agents across the UK and Europe, with private-label requirements.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -20% CAGR over 1y
Location
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How UK Food And Drink companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Food and drink companies earn revenue by producing, packing, importing, distributing or retailing physical products with repeat purchasing patterns. Pricing is usually tied to cases, pallets, weight, volume, list prices less rebates, or negotiated supply terms, rather than software-style licences. Contract manufacturers and packers may charge on production runs, setup work and ingredients, while distributors make margin on stock movement, availability and delivery. Consumer-facing operators depend on retail sell-through, online orders or foodservice demand; B2B suppliers depend on account retention, range extensions and the ability to meet agreed service levels without quality or availability failures.
Who they sell to
Most food and drink firms sell into a mix of grocery retail, convenience, wholesale, hospitality, catering, manufacturing and direct consumer channels. Buyer roles tend to include category managers, procurement leads, technical managers, operations directors, chefs, founders and finance teams, depending on the route to market. Smaller wholesale and foodservice relationships can move from sampling to repeat ordering within weeks, while grocery, public-sector and multi-site hospitality contracts usually take longer because audits, insurance, labelling, allergen controls and supply continuity all need checking. Procurement may be direct, broker-led, distributor-led or run through formal tenders where scale and assurance matter.
What they buy
Most food and drink firms tend to spend on systems and services that reduce waste, protect margin and keep orders moving. Common software categories include inventory management, production planning, warehouse management, quality management, traceability, labelling, finance, CRM, ecommerce, analytics and customer service tooling. They also buy cold-chain logistics, packaging, ingredients, testing, certification support, insurance, food safety advice, recruitment, maintenance, energy management and marketing services. Larger manufacturers and distributors often need integration between stock, orders, finance and transport, while smaller producers may prioritise bookkeeping, online sales, basic compliance documentation and outsourced fulfilment before investing in heavier operational systems.
Why and how to sell to them
Food and drink buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when margin pressure, new listings, site moves, export plans, recalls, audit findings or headcount growth expose gaps in operating routines. New product launches and shifts from local sales into wholesale or retail can also trigger spending on labelling, traceability, demand planning and customer account management. Outbound messaging usually lands better when it speaks to waste, availability, shelf-life, audit readiness, fulfilment accuracy or cash tied up in stock, rather than generic growth claims. Evidence matters: food buyers often want practical proof that a vendor can fit around production schedules, compliance checks and time-sensitive distribution.
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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Which are the largest food and drink companies in the UK?
What do food and drink companies in the UK actually do?
How does UK food and drink compare internationally?
How is this list built and how fresh is the data?
How big are the typical food and drink companies in the UK?
Are these mostly new or established food and drink companies?
What SIC codes does this use?
What buying signals should I look for?
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