Foodbuy UK & Ireland

We are delighted that Foodbuy has expanded to create the UKs largest Group Purchasing Organisation - Foodbuy Group! Foodbuy Group is now a collection of independently run, sub-sector specialist businesses – Regency Purchasing Group, Equinoxe Solutions, EF-group, Zero Procure and TheProcurementCo. These are now operating under the banner of “Foodbuy UK & Ireland”. These businesses offer agility and a deep-rooted understanding of each sector, covering Pubs and Restaurants; QSR and Casual Dining; Education, Health and Care; and Hotels, Travel, and Leisure. Karl Atkins, CEO of Foodbuy Group, said: “We’re thrilled to offer our partners the best of both worlds – the benefits of scale from Foodbuy Group, and the operational sub-sector knowledge from Foodbuy UK & I’s independently run businesses who truly understand them. With Regency Purchasing Group’s founder, Alex Demetriou, at the helm of Foodbuy UK & I, I’m confident the company will drive further growth across multiple market sectors, while maximising savings and identifying new ways of bringing innovation to our long-standing and new client partners.” Read the full blog post to find out more: https://lnkd.in/dwyADdQ2

We are thrilled to welcome TheProcurementCo to Foodbuy UK&I.   With over twenty-five year's experience in hospitality and purchasing, TheProcurementCo provide tailor-made services and expertise to an extensive portfolio of clients across hotels, restaurants, and members clubs.   This exciting development strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional value and innovation to our longstanding and new client partners.   Commenting on the recent acquisition, Karl Atkins, CEO, Foodbuy Group says: "TheProcurementCo is a fantastic business and we are so proud to welcome the team to Foodbuy UK&I. With the team’s vast experience, deep industry knowledge, and strong client relationships, we are confident that this acquisition will both compliment and enhance our services across the hospitality sector. We look forward to the future and the many opportunities this acquisition brings for both our members and suppliers”.

Happy New Year from all of us here at Foodbuy! ✨   As we welcome in a new year, we extend a heartful thanks to all our clients, suppliers and partners for being an integral part of our journey throughout 2024. We are incredibly grateful for your support and collaboration, and look forward to working with you all in 2025! 🌟 #happynewyear #newyear

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re proud to be reflecting on another year of being charity partners with Duchenne UK. We’re incredibly proud that throughout 2024, we have raised an epic £92,300 for the charity, helping to accelerate life-changing treatments and find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a devastating genetic condition that leads to progressive muscle weakness. Since 2017, our colleagues have raised over £470,000 for Duchenne UK through a variety of inspiring initiatives. From hosting charity days and gala dinners, to participating in gruelling challenges like the Duchenne Dash, a 24-hour bike ride from London to Paris, we've shown that when we unite for a common cause, we can achieve incredible things. 🚴♀️ 🏅 This year, our charity day alone raised over £77,000 for Duchenne UK - a powerful contribution to their ongoing fight against DMD. Read the full blog to learn more about our fundraising efforts and how we’re supporting Duchenne UK: https://lnkd.in/evnQPMsw

We’re thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our partnership with DROP4DROP charity! 💧 Alongside our parent company and largest client, Compass Group UK & Ireland, we've funded 400 clean drinking water projects, supporting over 380,000 people across eight countries. This makes us the first partner to reach this remarkable milestone through the sales of Life Water products. 🌎 This achievement coincides with our 10-year anniversary of partnership with DROP4DROP, showcasing a decade of dedication to transforming lives through access to clean water. Every purchase of Life Water products supports this impactful initiative, creating lasting change and providing clean water to communities in need. 💙 Read the full blog post to learn more about the incredible difference we’re making together: https://lnkd.in/eytaJX-h

Just one week to go until we sponsor an award at The Hotel Cateys 2024! 🎉 The excitement is building as we prepare to celebrate the outstanding talent within the UK hotel and hospitality industry. This year, we’re delighted to be sponsoring the Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year award - a fantastic opportunity to recognise those who go above and beyond to create memorable dining experiences for their guests. Best of luck to all the nominees! #HotelCateys2024 #FoodbuyHospitality

We are pleased to announce that our parent company, Compass Group UK & Ireland has acquired Zero Procure and are delighted to welcome the business to Foodbuy UK&I.    Zero Procure provide dynamic and successful procurement services to an incredible portfolio of clients, including a range of hotels and restaurants.   Together, we aim to synergise both our businesses strengths - our cross-sector expertise, systems, and proposition, and Zero Procure's wealth of sector experience and strong client relationships to enhance our collective purchasing power and scale across the hotel and restaurant sectors!   Commenting on the recent acquisition, Karl Atkins, CEO, Foodbuy Group UK says: "Zero Procure is a brilliant business and we are absolutely delighted to welcome them to Foodbuy UK&I. This strong partnership will enhance the range of food and services we offer to the hotel and restaurant sectors through sharing our love for great food, our commitment to our people and the environment, suppliers and clients and of course, our drive for exceptional service standards. We look forward to the journey ahead with Zero Procure and the many opportunities this acquisition brings."

We’re thrilled to be sponsoring an award at The Hotel Cateys 2024! 🎉 The prestigious Hotel Cateys celebrates the most successful hotels, hoteliers, and hotel employees across the UK, and we are excited to be sponsoring the award for Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year! We’re partners with some of the biggest names in hotels and hospitality across the UK, and we are delighted to be recognising the exceptional talent and dedication that teams deliver in order to elevate their guests’ dining experiences. Congratulations and best of luck to the nominees! We look forward to celebrating your achievements at the ceremony. #HotelCateys2024 #HotelCateys #FoodbuyHospitality #HospitalityExcellence 

We are thrilled that TOTM, a certified B-Corp supplying planet-friendly period care products, was selected as a supplier through our 2024 Pitch Social – Powered by Foodbuy event. This event endorses B-corps, social enterprises, and minority-owned businesses, giving them the opportunity to pitch their business to a panel of Foodbuy stakeholders, with those selected becoming a Foodbuy supplier! Alongside offering a sustainable, carbon-neutral period care range, TOTM actively recovers ocean plastic through tampon sales and gives back to Endometriosis UK. The supply of their products to our client, the colleges of the University of Oxford, aims to provide students with high-quality, eco-friendly period care options that support the Period Poverty Campaign. Read all about the collaboration here: https://lnkd.in/eH28mmPN

Exploring the latest food trends on London's High Streets with Cracked Agency! Last week, our marketing team took to the vibrant streets of London with our friends at Cracked Agency for their London Food tour, experiencing the latest food innovations, global flavours, and exciting new openings across the big city… On the menu… ☕ Qubic Coffee – bringing coffee mixology to the streets of London. 🍢 Yari Café – combining technology and taste to bring yakitori on the go. 🍫 Barnaby Bars – providing a taste of nostalgia with home-made chocolate bars. 🧀 Heytea – reviving traditional tea culture with London’s first Cheese Tea. 🍞 Kung Fu Burger – cooking up sourdough Chinese-style buns. 🍔 Junk Burger – focusing on quality and minimalism with smash burgers and cookies. 🍒 Joe & the Juice – offering delicious, healthy drinks with their latest ‘iconic’ collaborations. 🍌 Seven Dials Market – one of London’s tastiest foodhalls including Dirty Bagels, Oshpaz Dumplings, Hash Hut and more. 🥨 Aquamiel Churros – serving up traditional Mexican desserts including spiced hot drinks and churros. Thank you Cracked Agency for such an insightful and delicious day!