Exhibiting at International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2025

Community Foods Ltd, headquartered in Witham, United Kingdom, is a leading importer, processor, and distributor of organic and natural dried foods. With over 45 years of expertise in the health and wellness food industry, the company is known for its commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and innovation in natural food distribution. Through its own brands and private label partnerships, Community Foods has become a trusted supplier to major UK and European retailers, health food chains, and foodservice providers.

Core Business

Community Foods operates a vertically integrated business model specializing in:

• Importing and sourcing high-quality dried fruits, nuts, seeds, pulses, cereals, and natural products from over 35 countries
• Processing and packaging products for own-brand and private label customers
• Distribution and logistics through its BRC-certified facility in Witham and additional warehouses across the UK

The company serves a broad customer base that includes leading supermarket chains, organic retailers, and wholesalers.

Product and Service Offerings

Community Foods offers a wide range of natural and organic pantry staples, including:

• Dried Fruits:

  • Organic Apricots, Sultanas, Dates, Figs, Raisins, Prunes

• Nuts:

  • Almonds, Walnuts, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Brazil Nuts (raw and roasted)

• Seeds:

  • Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Chia, Flax

• Beans and Pulses:

  • Chickpeas, Lentils, Cannellini Beans, Butter Beans

• Grains and Cereals:

  • Quinoa, Couscous, Rolled Oats, Muesli mixes

These are available in various formats including bulk sacks, foodservice tubs, retail-ready pouches, and compostable packaging.

Specialization and Core USP

Community Foods’ core strengths lie in:

• Deep Global Sourcing Network: Long-standing relationships with growers and cooperatives in Turkey, India, South America, and Africa.
• Own Brand Development: Proprietary brands such as Crazy Jack Organic, Sanchi, and Jumble Bee are staples in the UK health food sector.
• Ethical and Organic Focus: A pioneer in promoting fair trade, organic certification, and sustainable sourcing.
• Private Label Expertise: Supplies custom-branded SKUs to leading UK supermarket chains.

Financials and Operational Scale

As one of the UK’s largest importers and suppliers of organic dried goods, Community Foods Ltd demonstrates robust operations:

• Annual Turnover: Estimated at £40 million–£50 million
• Annual Import Volume: Over 10,000 metric tonnes of dried foods
• Warehouse Capacity: Over 90,000 square feet of BRC-certified space
• Employee Count: 100+ staff across sourcing, logistics, QA, and commercial teams

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Norwegian conglomerate Scandza AS, enhancing its capital and strategic capabilities.

Shipment Data

Community Foods manages extensive global and domestic supply chains:

• Key Source Countries: Turkey (apricots, figs), India (cashews, pulses), USA (almonds), South America (quinoa), Africa (seeds)
• Primary UK Ports: Tilbury, Southampton, Felixstowe
• Export Markets: Ireland, Benelux, Scandinavia
• Packaging Formats: Bulk (25kg), Retail (100g to 1kg), Foodservice (2.5kg to 5kg)

Target Market

Community Foods serves a wide customer base including:

• Organic and health food retailers (e.g. Whole Foods Market, Planet Organic)
• Major UK supermarkets through private label partnerships
• Food manufacturers and catering suppliers
• Online grocery platforms and ethical food retailers
• Export clients in Northern and Western Europe

Capabilities

• BRCGS AA-rated Processing and Warehousing Facility
• In-house Product Development and QA Laboratory
• Dedicated Ethical Sourcing and Sustainability Team
• Multilingual Export Documentation
• High-Speed Packing Lines for flexible retail formats

Certifications and Compliance

Community Foods adheres to strict quality, safety, and environmental standards:

• BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standard) – AA Rating
• Soil Association Organic Certification
• Fairtrade Certification (select products)
• Sedex and SMETA Audited for Ethical Sourcing
• ISO 14001: Environmental Management

These accreditations ensure the company meets the requirements of both conventional and organic food retailers globally.

Customer Testimonials

“Community Foods has been a reliable and values-driven partner in our organic dried fruit category. Their sourcing integrity and traceability are unmatched.”
— Category Manager, Major UK Supermarket Chain

“Crazy Jack Organic is a household name in our stores and continues to outperform year after year in the natural category.”
— Buyer, Independent Health Food Retailer

Major Achievements

• One of the UK’s first companies to import organic dried fruits at scale (1990s)
• Creator of Crazy Jack Organic, one of the most recognized UK organic brands
• Member of the Organic Trade Board and active promoter of sustainable agriculture
• Developed industry-leading private label programs for multiple UK retailers
• Ongoing investment in eco-packaging and carbon-neutral logistics solutions

Community Foods Ltd continues to set the standard in ethical food importing and distribution. Through a blend of heritage, innovation, and responsible sourcing, the company delivers natural, nutritious, and high-quality food products to a rapidly expanding global market.