SME NEWS / UK Enterprise Awards 2018 143 , Company: Empire Bespoke Foods Ltd Contact: David Flavin Address: Europa House, 45 Rowdell Road, Northolt Industrial Estate, Northolt, UB5 6AG, UK Phone: 07717 300 735 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.empirebespokefoods.com Best Speciality Foods Importer & Distributor 2018 Empire Bespoke Foods Ltd. v Drawing on its extensive experience in the food distribution space, Empire Bespoke Foods Ltd offers a seamless service toUKretailers, deliveringnationwide and toa fast-growingdistribution network in Europe. Following the firm’s win in our prestigious UK Enterprise Awards 2018, we explored the secrets behind its success. solutions to import and deliver products to their clients the best possible lead times, whether they are local or overseas. Additionally, the firm’s technical strength has been established through a long tradition of industry excellence. Led by its highly qualified in-house technical team, Empire Bespoke Foods Ltd are available to share their knowledge in the areas of product development, quality assurance, product sampling and grading. Since inception, the company has dedicated itself to sourcing the highest quality and ethically traded products. The team have also developed long-standing relationships with BRC approved suppliers around the world. Alongside its food distribution offering, Empire Bespoke Foods Ltd also offers sales support, both for independent firms and those within the multiple retail sales channel, as well as expert marketing and brand management. After all, targeted marketing makes all the difference in achieving standout in today’s ever increasing competitive retail environments. To support smaller firms who may not have their own in-house team, Empire Bespoke Foods Ltd has a dedicated brand manager working on each brand, and their expertise and skill across the whole of the marketing mix, including both consumer and trade marketing, enables each of its brands, however big or small, to receive the focus, attention, knowledge and creativity that ensures success in today’s competitive environment. By offering such a vast array of solution in-house, the firm is able to ensure quality and choice for its clients. Flexibility is also a key factor- food, like any other consumer product, goes through trends, and as such grocers, supermarkets and eateries need to stay ahead of the curve. Working with Empire Bespoke Foods Ltd, these companies can rest assured that they will always have access to the very latest products at competitive prices. Recently, with an increase in demand from customers for organic, gluten-free, kosher and vegetarian, the firm has worked hard to increase its offering of items in these categories, as well as making its website easier to search. This focus on innovation and enhancement remains vital as the company looks towards a bright future. Over the past year, Empire Bespoke Foods Ltd have continued to introduce new and innovative products, as well as implemented new and easier ways for UK retailers to access these wonderful products from around the world, and moving forward this focus on enhancing its product offering will remain paramount to the firm’s ongoing strategy. Empire Bespoke Foods Ltd has been providing the finest, most authentic, food & drink brands for more than 12 years, and today the firm is one of the UK’s most respected distributors. Based in West London, the firm has an extensive range from 15 countries across 4 continents, meeting the needs of a wide range of clients. The team has over 50 years combined expertise, as well as a passion and knowledge of UK grocery and speciality food sector, which it utilises to bring its clients an unparalleled selection of brands. The firm’s dedicated purchasing and logistics teams work closely with suppliers and various transport companies. They are constantly seeking the best