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Why Foodnet? Foodnet is the UK s leading specialist international frozen food trading distribution company. Our aim is to ensure that our customers have access to the highest quality, best value ingredients whenever they need them. We specialise in IQF vegetables and fruit and over the last forty five years have built close business relationships with leading ready meal, pizza and soup manufacturers together with the very best foodservice operations. We have established trade routes all over the world, from the Mediterranean to the Far East and from Central America to mainland Europe. Our industry knowledge and forecasting skills mean we take away the risk of forward buying and guarantee continuous delivery through our secure supply chains.
QUalitY at the heart of our reliability mediterranean vegetables We have strong connections with Mediterranean countries which mean we can offer a specialist service in produce from these areas. We have been responsible for creating and developing many of the products you see today, such as the tricolour (red, green and yellow) pepper mix, which has proved especially popular with British consumers. Based on an original idea by us, it is now the most popular retail pepper in the world. Here are some more of the products we specialise in: > Peppers > Courgettes > Aubergines > Tomatoes > Onions
Find out more about Foodnet by visting our website www.foodnet.ltd.uk How we operate As a major exporter and importer, we have the expertise to provide our customers with a service that minimises risk, secures the supply chain and delivers high quality product whatever the time of year. Our experience means we offer full technical assistance and analysis of worldwide customs and excise functions to ensure minimised quota and levy charges. Meanwhile our ability to trade in foreign currencies relieves customers of the concerns related to exchange rates and forward buying. We have invested in the latest technology. We study satellite enhanced weather patterns and are ready at short notice to ensure crop positions damaged in one hemisphere can be rapidly supplemented from the other. We realise our customers cannot afford to be without quality products and we have a reputation for delivering the goods at highly competitive pricing levels.
innovation at the Core of our business party foods Onion rings together with button mushrooms, baby corn, broccoli and sweet peppers are also prepared for the coated vegetable industry, now so popular as snacks and starters. mushrooms One of the fastest growing demands is for IQF mushrooms. These can be supplied as diced, sliced or whole buttons to be used for pizza toppings, ready meals or vegetable mixes. Production is in Holland, France and China and developments are now taking place in India. Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms are also available as are wild forest mushroom, Cepes and Chanterelles. Meanwhile working with BRC accredited factories provides the reassurance our customers demand.
For a full range please visit our Product page on our website www.foodnet.ltd.uk/our-products The product range Our traceability processes from seed to final product meet nationally agreed levels of practice and effective Environmental Management helps to reduce pollution. Most of the products are grown and produced by us or our agents and comply with the pesticides (maximum residue in foods) regulations 2008 and the Food & Safety Act 1990. All products are offered with full microbiological and quality control analysis and are guaranteed to be of the highest quality. Extensive business is contracted with vegetables, fruits, mushrooms and rice. Our product range also extends into appetisers, canapés and party/finger food.
resilience prepared for adverse Climates innovative vegetables We have a long history of developing the UK market for IQF baby and Oriental style vegetables and we continue to set the pace by introducing new products. Baby vegetables from South and Central America are offered together with a full range of oriental types, such as bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, snow peas, bean sprouts, black fungus, ginger puree and garlic cloves. supporting local farming Supporting UK farming is very important to us and we value its availability, working closely with partners and learning all of the time while investing in our country's future.
You can order product samples using our online Sample Request service www.foodnet.ltd.uk/sample-request Our suppliers The Foodnet operation is based on sourcing quality products at competitive prices. This is achieved by forging and maintaining positive business relationships with suppliers who share our passion for providing a first rate service. Our supply network is spread across the world so that we can accommodate shifts in availability whether caused by seasonal changes, unforeseen climate impacts or political events. It also means that at any one time we can secure the best quality products according to what is in season across the globe. All our supply companies are fully audited on a regular basis and high calibre quality control is a vital part of the Foodnet approach.
Keep up to date with our latest product releases and industry news www.foodnet.ltd.uk/news The Foodnet story Foodnet is a family business which owes its success to a deep understanding of the industry. Its directors have built successful relationships with their suppliers and customers throughout the world. We are based in the historic old town of Amersham in Buckinghamshire, owning the Tudor Grammar School building which dates back to 1624. Our cold storage and distribution network is second to none, from full containers to dedicated same day emergency deliveries. Together, our understanding of the sector, our long established relationships across the globe and our investment in technology mean we can deliver a service beyond your expectations. fruits Foodnet sources excellent quality IQF fruits from around the world such as strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. As well as these we can supply exotics from mangoes to pineapple and even lychees. We also have a range of sugar infused fruits, which are becoming popular due to their great flavour and ambient storage capabilities.
ContaCt foodnet Website www.foodnet.ltd.uk address The Old Grammar School 3-7 Market Square, Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 0DF telephone +44 (0)1494 434 600 facsimile +44 (0)1494 434 435 e-mail info@foodnet.ltd.uk