Exhibiting at HRC London 2025 (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering)

Huegli UK Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and private label supplier of savory food products, specializing in dry mixes, sauces, seasonings, and ready meals for the foodservice and retail sectors. Based in Redditch, United Kingdom, the company operates as a key division of the Switzerland-based Hügli Group, which has a legacy of over 85 years in European food manufacturing and innovation.

Company Overview

Huegli UK serves the British and Irish markets with high-quality, value-driven culinary solutions. Backed by the Hügli Group’s extensive European footprint, the UK arm operates as both a production site and innovation hub. The company excels in developing tailor-made solutions for major retailers, wholesalers, catering companies, and food manufacturers.

As part of the Bell Food Group, one of the largest food enterprises in Europe, Huegli UK benefits from shared R&D capabilities, international sourcing networks, and vertically integrated manufacturing standards.

Product Categories

Huegli UK produces a wide variety of products under both its own and private-label brands:

• Soups

  • Dry Mix Soups (e.g., tomato, mushroom, vegetable)
  • Instant Soups in sachets and tubs
  • Gluten-free and vegan variants available

• Sauces

  • Powdered Sauces: White sauce, curry sauce, cheese sauce
  • Ready-to-use Sauces: Jars, pouches for foodservice and retail
  • Sauce bases for professional kitchens

• Seasonings and Compounds

  • Snack Seasonings: Cheese, sour cream, spicy blends
  • Meat Compounds and Coatings
  • Marinades, rubs, and culinary pastes

• Desserts

  • Instant Pudding Mixes: Chocolate, vanilla, caramel
  • Custards and Dessert Bases for bulk catering
  • Low-sugar and clean-label options

• Ready Meals and Meal Kits

  • Dry convenience meal packs (e.g., risotto, pasta bakes)
  • Custom-developed recipe kits for foodservice distributors

• Private Label Manufacturing

  • Custom formulations and NPD
  • Branded packaging and retail-compliant labeling
  • Short and long-run manufacturing flexibility

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

• Full-service private label solutions with in-house R&D and packaging
• Custom product development with scalable production
• Certifications for vegan, gluten-free, halal, and organic products
• Rapid lead times and dual-site production support from EU and UK
• Sustainable sourcing practices and environmentally friendly packaging options

Huegli UK is known for translating food trends into scalable B2B solutions across various product formats and market niches.

Financial and Operational Highlights

Huegli Group, the parent organization, reported the following figures in FY 2023:

• Net Sales: CHF 390 million (~GBP 350 million)
• Workforce: Over 1,500 employees globally
• Export Presence: Over 30 countries in Europe and beyond
• Huegli UK Production Capacity: 15,000+ tonnes annually

Huegli UK contributes significantly to group revenues through high-volume B2B contracts in the UK foodservice and manufacturing sectors.

Target Market

Huegli UK’s clientele includes:

• National and regional retail chains
• Foodservice distributors and wholesalers
• Institutional caterers (schools, hospitals, care homes)
• Contract manufacturers and co-packers
• Health and wellness food brands

Their flexible production and agile NPD process make them especially appealing to emerging brands and custom-product buyers.

Manufacturing and Quality Standards

• BRCGS (Grade AA) Certified Facility in Redditch
• HACCP-Compliant Production Lines
• ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 Quality Management Systems
• State-of-the-art blending and packing machinery
• Allergen control and segregation processes

In addition, Huegli UK provides technical documentation, traceability support, and regulatory compliance tailored to both domestic and international food laws.

Sustainability and Innovation

Huegli UK aligns its operations with Hügli Group’s sustainability strategy:

• Sustainable ingredient sourcing, including Rainforest Alliance and UTZ certified products
• Eco-conscious packaging and supply chain emissions reduction targets
• Innovation labs focused on sodium reduction, plant-based eating, and clean-label formulations

The company actively invests in R&D for low-fat, allergen-free, and organic product lines to meet evolving consumer preferences.

Recognition and Industry Position

• Preferred supplier to top 10 UK foodservice wholesalers
• Featured exhibitor at Food Matters Live, IFE London, and SIAL Paris
• Recognized in industry journals such as The Grocer, Food Manufacture, and New Food Magazine
• Strategic partner of Bell Food Group—Switzerland’s largest meat and convenience food producer

Their commitment to innovation and quality has earned them long-standing relationships with both multinational and SME clients.

Key Achievements

• Developed 400+ private-label SKUs for retail and foodservice clients
• Serves 500+ institutional kitchens across the UK with custom mixes
• Expanded exports into the Republic of Ireland and Benelux
• Achieved double-digit growth in plant-based sauce mixes from 2021–2023
• Launched allergen-sensitive product line with verified gluten-free and dairy-free credentials

Huegli UK Ltd. continues to be a trusted culinary partner for businesses seeking dependable, high-quality, and customisable dry food solutions in a rapidly evolving market.