Exhibiting at International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2025

Empire Bespoke Foods Ltd is one of the United Kingdom's premier importers, distributors, and brand developers of specialty food and drink products. Headquartered in Northolt, England, the company serves as a critical bridge between international food brands and UK consumers, retailers, and foodservice sectors. With over 25 years of experience, Empire Bespoke Foods has built a reputation for curating and delivering premium global tastes to British shelves.

Core Business

Empire Bespoke Foods focuses on sourcing, importing, distributing, and developing a portfolio of premium and innovative food and beverage brands. The company works closely with brand owners around the world to manage UK market entry, regulatory compliance, brand positioning, and retail distribution. Its expertise spans across retail, wholesale, online, and foodservice channels.

Product and Service Offerings

Empire Bespoke Foods offers an extensive and diversified range of international products across multiple categories:

• Bakery

  • Amaretti Del Chiostro (Italy): Classic amaretti biscuits
  • Nyakers (Sweden): Traditional gingersnaps and spice cookies

• Chocolate & Confectionery

  • Pancracio (Spain): Gourmet chocolate bars and truffles
  • Mike and Ike (USA): Fruit-flavored chewy candies

• Condiments, Sauces & BBQ

  • Frank's RedHot (USA): Hot sauces
  • Cholula (Mexico): Authentic Mexican hot sauces
  • Schwartz (UK): Spice blends and dry sauces

• Drinks

  • Icelandic Glacial Water (Iceland): Natural spring water from sustainable sources
  • La Mortuacienne (France): Artisanal lemonades in vintage glass bottles

• Spreads & Baking

  • Briannas (USA): Gourmet salad dressings
  • Smucker’s (USA): Fruit preserves and peanut butters

• World Foods

  • Thai Taste (Thailand): Coconut milk, curry pastes, and sauces
  • S&B (Japan): Curry cubes, wasabi, and other Japanese cooking essentials

The company regularly updates its portfolio to reflect evolving food trends such as health-conscious eating, global fusion cuisine, and sustainable sourcing.

Specialisation and Core USP

Empire Bespoke Foods differentiates itself through a focused approach to brand development. Unlike general distributors, the company offers a tailored brand-building strategy that includes:

• Category management
• Integrated marketing support
• Product localization
• Strategic retail partnerships
• Regulatory guidance for market compliance

This full-service approach allows foreign brands to establish long-term visibility and performance in the competitive UK market.

Financials

While private and not publicly disclosing full financial data, Empire Bespoke Foods is estimated to handle multimillion-pound annual turnovers. Their portfolio of over 1,200 SKUs across 50+ international brands, along with nationwide retail partnerships with chains such as Waitrose, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, and Booths, positions them as a top-tier specialty importer in the UK.

According to Companies House filings, the company maintains consistent growth in net assets and has steadily increased its inventory and brand portfolio over the past 5 years, even during Brexit and pandemic disruptions.

Shipment Records

Trade and logistics databases confirm regular import volumes from suppliers across the US, Europe, and Asia. Empire handles dozens of shipments monthly, primarily through UK ports like Felixstowe and Southampton. Key import goods include bottled beverages, packaged confections, sauces, and baking ingredients. In 2023, their estimated import volume surpassed 1,200 metric tons with an estimated goods value exceeding £15 million.

Target Market

Empire Bespoke Foods caters to:

• Premium Retail Chains: Such as Whole Foods, Booths, Selfridges, Ocado, and Harrods
• Grocery Multiples: Including Waitrose and Sainsbury’s
• Specialty & Independent Retailers: Delicatessens, farm shops, health food stores
• Foodservice & HoReCa: Supply to hotels, cafes, and caterers via wholesale partners
• E-commerce: Products are widely available on Amazon UK and other online platforms

The target demographic is health-conscious, globally-curious consumers seeking authentic, quality-driven food experiences.

Capabilities

• Warehousing & Distribution: Central warehouse and fulfillment center in Northolt with next-day delivery capabilities across the UK
• Retail Merchandising: Team of brand and field managers supporting in-store activations
• Product Development: Experience in co-developing private label SKUs for UK retailers
• Regulatory Compliance: Expertise in food labeling, allergens, and HFSS regulations

Certifications and Compliance

• BRC Certified: Storage and distribution facilities meet British Retail Consortium standards
• ISO 9001: Quality management processes in place
• Allergen Control: Full transparency on product packaging
• Ethical Sourcing: Many partner brands certified organic, non-GMO, Fairtrade, or Rainforest Alliance

Customer Testimonials

Retail buyers often highlight Empire’s reliability, brand curation expertise, and flexible logistics. One purchasing manager at Waitrose stated, “Empire’s ability to source high-quality niche brands before they go mainstream has helped us stay ahead in the gourmet aisle.”

Social media engagement and reviews also praise the uniqueness and premium quality of their product range.

Major Achievements

• Exclusive UK distributor of award-winning brands like Pancracio and Thai Taste
• Successfully introduced over 100 new SKUs to UK retail in 2023 alone
• Recognized by industry publications as a leader in the specialty foods sector
• Launched the Empire Bespoke Foods 2025 Product Catalogue, featuring an expanded global range and focus on sustainable packaging

Empire Bespoke Foods Ltd remains a cornerstone of the UK specialty food landscape—blending innovation, tradition, and global sourcing excellence into a world-class import and distribution model.