Our clients rely on having access to a flexible managed supply chain with access to local, sustainable, fresh, high-quality produce and products and that represents great value for money.
With a portfolio of over 700 local, regional and national suppliers, we make it easier than ever to stock your sites and enjoy quality assurance throughout your supply chain with full product traceability.
Buying Power & Supplier Compliance
Locally Sourced
We have access to over 700 local, regional and national manufacturers and growers, making it easier than ever for you to stock your sites.
Buying Power
Our group network of suppliers and manufacturers means we have a total buying power of over £2bn across 70+ categories.
Powerful Forecasting
Utilising Power BI, our platforms offer clear insights into your spending across all categories, helping you make informed decisions based on current and historical data.
Farm-to-Fork
At EF we can arrange for clients to meet our suppliers, get a tour of the factory or farm, and see the operation and processes in full swing.
Traceability & Locality
Maintaining positive supply chain partnerships is a key priority for us. Our customer base is large, with nationwide coverage across many sectors and multiple procurement categories.
We have complex client needs that require support systems in place both locally and nationally and our clients' extensive buying lists mean that our supply chain spans across a wide range of products.
“Our Purchasing Team work closely with our suppliers to agree price lists for our clients that ensure maximum value.”
Industry Certifications & Standards
Food security and food safety is paramount to our daily operations dealing with vulnerable sectors, so working in partnership with our certified supply chain partners, EF-group has introduced a robust quality manual and supporting supplier audit programme that is independently verified by our certification Body UK Food Cert against the BRC Agents and Brokers standard.
To support our commitment to food safety, our clients and our certification to BRC, EF-group’s in-house auditing team conduct regular visits to our supply partners to ensure continued compliance to their chosen certification and to check that product standards are of the highest quality and remain authentic, safe, and legal.
BRCGS Certification for Agents and Brokers
This globally recognised certification showcases our adherence to best-in-class practices in product safety, quality, authenticity, and traceability throughout the supply chain. It ensures we’re not only meeting legal requirements but also exceeding industry expectations.
ISO 14001 - Environmental Management
Sustainability is at the heart of our operations. ISO 14001 certification affirms that we're taking active steps to reduce our environmental footprint. We’re working smarter and greener, because it's not just good business, it's the right thing to do.
ISO 27001 - Information Security Management
This globally recognised standard demonstrates that we take the protection of all data and confidential information seriously. With robust information security systems now formally certified, you can trust that your data is in safe hands.
- Food & beverages: fresh produce, frozen, ambient, meat, fish, dairy & bakery
- Food safety, hygiene, cleaning, chemicals & paper hygiene
- Electrical spares, building & hardware, tools & machinery
- Disposable tableware, food packaging & drinkware
- Print & technology supplies, office interiors, furniture & workwear
- Industry laundry, patient gowns, scrubs, suits & total linen management
- Recycling, waste management & confidential waste
- Mobile devices & management, multi-network business mobility & CCTV
Our Categories
Discover all the categories we have available through our supply chain.
Thanks to our extensive network of suppliers, we're able to effectively service a wide range of industries, sectors and businesses.
Ethical Sourcing & Policies
Sustainability means operating all aspects of our business in a way that builds value for our stakeholders while also creating value for society and the communities in which we operate. It means pursuing commercial success in ways that uphold ethical values, improving the quality of life for employees and the community, as well as protecting and enriching the natural environment.
EF-group are committed to reducing the environmental impact by sourcing products and ingredients that are produced and transported in a way that limits our contribution to global warming, protects biodiversity and ecosystems and thus respecting natural resources and the living world.
The Power of our Supply Chain Network!
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