Woods Foodservice signs up to Caterforce

Woods Foodservice has joined Caterforce.

The former Confex member will officially join the group on 1 August, further strengthening Caterforce’s reach and influence across the UK’s foodservice sector and bringing its turnover to more than £900 million.

The Uxbridge-based family-run wholesaler has traded independently since the 1960s. It supplies premium products to high-end hospitality venues across major cities including London, Brighton, Birmingham and Manchester.

Darren Labbett, managing director of Woods Foodservice, said: “Caterforce has an excellent knowledge of the hospitality market and we are proud to be joining such a well-respected foodservice buying group. We have ambitious growth targets and are eager to harness Caterforce’s buying expertise to strengthen our position and enhance our product offering to customers.”

Gary Mullineux, managing director of Caterforce, commented: “Woods Foodservice is the perfect addition to our membership. Being well established in central London, they provide Caterforce with complete national coverage. Forward-thinking and progressive, they align perfectly with our vision, and we’re thrilled they have chosen Caterforce to support them in their next phase of development.”

Caterforce chairman Graham Jenkins added: “We are delighted that Woods Foodservice have joined Caterforce. Their heritage, experience and forward-looking approach are a great match for our group. Together, we look forward to delivering continued success across the sector.”