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
About a year ago our first plant-based brand, Squeaky Bean, made its appearance in supermarkets. Pitched as a ‘dirty’ vegan brand it was set to shake up the dull and predictable packs lining the meat-free section. The best cornflake-coated Nuggets, oozing Satay Kiev and Fishless Fingers consumers had tasted turned some heads. With branding that […]
Matt McAuliffe is our head of Product Development & Inspiration and has guest written our blog post looking at the trends we saw in 2019. With competition for new products increasingly more fierce and consumers becoming more informed, it’s more important than ever to understand what consumers really want. Whether this is listening to people […]
Regardless of how many people they employ from their local area, businesses are an important part of the community they reside in. Business involvement with local charity and support groups can provide meaningful partnerships. From raising funds and awareness or even offering employee volunteering it’s a great way to give something back. This Christmas we’re […]