Woods Foodservice joins Caterforce as 10th member

London-based wholesaler Woods Foodservice is to join Caterforce as its 10th member. 

Woods Foodservice will officially join the buying group on 1 August, boosting Caterforce's reach across the UK and bringing its total turnover to more than £900m. 

The family-run wholesaler started trading independently in the 1960s and supplies premium products to high-end hospitality venues across cities including London, Brighton, Birmingham and Manchester. 

“Woods Foodservice is the perfect addition to our membership,” said Caterforce MD Gary Mullineux. “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.”

Woods Foodservice MD Darren Labbett 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.”

Caterforce's other members include Castell Howell, Dunsters Farm, Hunt's Food Group, JB Foods, Lynas Foodservice, Philip Dennis Foodservice, Pilgrim Foodservice, Pioneer Foodservice and Q Catering.