For nearly 60 years Winterbotham Darby has been supplying high-quality, chilled food produced in Europe to the major retailers and foodservice businesses in the UK. Since day one, our unique category insight has enabled us to identify market trends, positioning us as category leaders in a wide range of products – from continental meats to chilled olives, antipasti and continental morning goods – that have fundamentally changed the eating habits of the UK.
We work hand-in-hand with over 600 olive growers and 500 livestock farms across Spain, Italy and Greece.
Our database of customers’ ring-fenced farms and groves means control of origin and the ability to drill down and retrieve information, about any part of the supply chain, in real time.
We efficiently manage risks in complex supply chains from agriculture to primary processing, manufacturing, logistics, distribution and, finally, store.
We work hand-in-hand with over 600 olive growers and 500 livestock farms across Spain, Italy and Greece.
Our database of customers’ ring-fenced farms and groves means control of origin and the ability to drill down and retrieve information, about any part of the supply chain, in real time.
We efficiently manage risks in complex supply chains from agriculture to primary processing, manufacturing, logistics, distribution and, finally, store.
Since our launch in 1962, close working relationships with our production sites throughout Europe have established us as a leading player in the innovation and supply of the UK’s chilled food sector.
Our company’s ethos is founded on acting responsibly – from nurturing the farmers and animals that provide our food, to transportation, packaging, minimising waste and supporting food-related charities.
We are well on the way to achieving our goal of being a world-leading meat business through our animal welfare offer, innovation, sustainability, traceability and sourcing.
Our collaboration with a number of key bodies and groups combined with best practice, industry leadership and new initiatives ensures ethical sourcing from start to finish.
We have over ten years’ experience in growing and developing innovative and successful brands – from exclusive to multi retailer.
Corporate, charitable and general news from around our business, plus animal welfare updates
We have a vacancy for a Purchase Sales Team Leader. By managing supplier relationships for the benefit of the Group, you will ensure all payments presented for payment are appropriate, timely and authorised. The role will entail: Management of purchase ledger team with two direct reports. Overseeing supplier relationships at purchase ledger level. Gathering and […]
We currently have a vacancy for a Demand Planner to join our busy supply chain team. The role entails: Create & maintain demand forecasts for complex product base (exceptional/ short life skus) Use available customer data (e.g. sales, forecast, availability & stockholding) appropriately to optimise Demand Forecast accuracy. Exception lines – Closely monitor performance of […]
Two weeks ago Maria and Louisa from our Farm Assurance and Welfare team attended the Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) and Poultry Welfare Officer (PWO) courses run by University of Bristol, Veterinary School at Langford. Our WD Farm Assurance managers, key personnel from our production partners and our independent auditors (KIWA Agri-Food) are committed to participating in […]