Kitwave Group plc (KITW)

Overview

Kitwave Group plc is a multifaceted wholesale company based in the United Kingdom, originally established in 1987. It has developed a comprehensive network of wholesale services that cater to a broad spectrum of market segments including independent convenience stores, vending operators, national retailers, leisure outlets, bars, restaurants, care homes, and educational institutions. Strategically headquartered in North Shields, the company operates through three main divisions: Ambient, Frozen & Chilled, and Foodservice, ensuring a wide range of products and services that satisfy the dynamic needs of its customers across the UK.

Products and Services

• Ambient Division
  

  Focuses on the distribution of non-perishable products such as confectionery, soft drinks, crisps and snacks, and tobacco. This division primarily caters to independent convenience stores, vending operators, national retailers, and other UK wholesalers, offering them an extensive selection of shelf-stable goods essential for daily business operations.

• Frozen & Chilled Division
  

  Provides a variety of frozen and chilled products including ice creams, pizzas, chips, ready meals, and a diverse range of chilled items. The division serves independent convenience stores, leisure outlets, and UK wholesalers, ensuring that these establishments can offer fresh and appealing food options to their customers.

• Foodservice Division
  

  Offers a comprehensive suite of frozen, chilled, and ambient food products, as well as alcohol and soft drinks geared towards the needs of independent traditional foodservice outlets. These include bars, restaurants, and leisure outlets, as well as niche markets such as care homes and educational institutions. The Foodservice division is crucial in supplying these establishments with high-quality ingredients and consumables required to deliver exceptional service to their patrons.