Manning Impex Ltd, headquartered in Camberley, United Kingdom, is a premier importer and distributor of authentic Southeast Asian and global food and beverage products. Established in 1980, Manning Impex has grown to become one of the UK’s most comprehensive suppliers of Asian grocery brands, serving a broad spectrum of retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice operators throughout Europe.
Core Business and Product Portfolio
Manning Impex offers an expansive range of food and beverage products sourced from over a dozen countries across Asia. Their product categories include:
Canned & Bottled Goods:
- Fruit juices and canned tropical fruits
- Bottled beverages including A&W Root Beer and Vamino Soy Milk
Cooking Pastes & Sauces:
- ABC Kecap Manis (Sweet Soy Sauce)
- Curry pastes, marinades, dipping sauces from Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines
Dried & Preserved Foods:
- Dried seafood such as shrimp and squid
- Preserved mangoes and jackfruit
Seasonings & Dressings:
- Soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, spice blends
- Kikkoman, Ajinomoto, and Knorr branded products
Snack Foods:
- Crisps, rice crackers, and puffed corn snacks
- Popular items include Boy Bawang, Skyflakes, and Tao Kae Noi seaweed snacks
Seafood:
- Frozen fish fillets, prawns, squid, and other preserved seafood offerings
Noodles & Soups:
- Instant noodles and soup mixes from leading brands such as Mama, Lobo, and UFC
This diversified portfolio positions Manning Impex as a one-stop distributor for international cuisine, especially Southeast Asian and East Asian categories.
Specialization and Unique Value Proposition
Manning Impex distinguishes itself through:
- Exclusive Brand Representation: UK distributor for over 20 leading Asian FMCG brands
- Pan-European Reach: Distribution network extending from the UK to Ireland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands
- Strong Logistics Infrastructure: Equipped with dry, chilled, and frozen storage capabilities and full logistics support
- Multilingual Operations: Tailored support for ethnically diverse clientele, reflecting deep cultural knowledge of products and usage
Their long-standing relationships with brands ensure reliable supply chains and consistent stock availability for retailers.
Operational Scale and Distribution
- Warehouse & Logistics:
- Over 100,000 sq. ft. of warehousing space
- Includes cold storage for frozen and chilled products
- Product Range: More than 2,000 SKUs in stock
- Retail Presence: Products available in major Asian and mainstream supermarkets across the UK and EU
- Online Retail Partners: Supplies to multiple online Asian food platforms and e-commerce resellers
Their integrated warehouse and distribution hub ensures high-order fulfillment rates with efficient turnaround times.
Target Markets and Customers
- Independent Asian Grocery Stores
- Major UK and EU Retail Chains
- Foodservice and Catering Companies
- Online Asian Grocers and Wholesalers
- Restaurants, Takeaways, and Cloud Kitchens
Their customer base includes both B2B (bulk and wholesale) and B2C indirect sales channels via retail stores and digital platforms.
Brands Distributed
Manning Impex serves as the UK and EU distributor for several globally recognized brands, including:
- A&W
- ABC
- Adabi
- Ajinomoto
- Ayam
- Boy Bawang
- Buenas
- Glico
- Kikkoman
- Knorr
- Lobo
- Mama
- Mama Sita
- Mang Tomas
- Morinaga
- Skyflakes
- Tao Kae Noi
- Tiparos
- UFC
- Vamino
These partnerships ensure product authenticity and competitive pricing for importers and resellers.
Certifications and Compliance
- BRCGS Certified storage and distribution facilities
- Fully compliant with UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) regulations
- Import Licensing and traceability protocols for all meat and seafood products
- Packaging and labeling in accordance with UK and EU language and allergen standards
The company ensures that all imported food products meet the safety, hygiene, and traceability requirements of European regulators.
Customer Testimonials
“Manning Impex has been a dependable partner for over a decade. Their product range is unmatched in the UK for Southeast Asian groceries.”
— Operations Manager, National Ethnic Supermarket Chain
“They bring authenticity to our shelves. Their support for in-store marketing and brand education is top-tier.”
— Independent Retailer, Manchester
Major Achievements
- Over 40 years of successful operation in the UK import and distribution sector
- Exclusive UK distributor for Mama Noodles, one of the most popular Southeast Asian instant noodle brands
- Among the largest stockists of Filipino and Thai brands in the UK
- Played a key role in introducing Asian brands to mainstream UK supermarkets
- Successfully navigated post-Brexit import challenges through strategic logistics and warehousing upgrades
Manning Impex Ltd continues to lead as a trusted conduit for bringing authentic Asian food to Europe. With its vast distribution capabilities, unmatched brand partnerships, and long-standing industry expertise, it remains a cornerstone in the UK’s ethnic food supply chain.
