_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Lupa Foods
From pasta and rice to tomatoes and sweetcorn , Lupa Foods ( Lupa ) offers customers an extensive range of over 600 food products , sourced both domestically and globally . As a UK-based , businessto-business ( B2B ) supplier , Lupa is one of the longest-standing food importers to the UK .
As a BRCGS certified importer it also provides comprehensive services , including technical assistance , procurement , new product development ( NPD ), and logistics . With exceptional service and support , alongside high-quality produce , it is unsurprising that Lupa is renowned among major food manufacturers , recipe box customers , and retailers throughout the UK .
Formerly known as Donatantonio , the business was originally established in 1902 as a small Italian importer with a pioneering delicatessen shop in London . In 1963 , it incorporated the Lupa brand into its product portfolio , which quickly became associated with the company ’ s high-quality produce from the Mediterranean region .
The business has since transformed into a reputable partner in the food ingredient industry . Its dedication to quality produce , for example , was formerly acknowledged in 2001 with a Royal Warrant of Appointment as a Tradesman to the late HM Queen Elizabeth II ; a status that remains intact today .
... Lupa works closely with suppliers and is passionate about its sourcing processes
Superior quality
After the acquisition of Compleat Food Network in 2018 , the business changed its name to its current version , Lupa Foods , with a vision to incorporate its brands under a single name . Ben Pearce , Purchasing Director , and Julian Key , Commercial Director , join us to discuss the company ’ s historical success and product range , as well as share their reflections on the current market .
“ Our range of food produce is incredibly diverse , as we have to cater to many different consumers with varying preferences ,” Ben starts . “ One of our key product lines is pasta . We collaborate with exclusive suppliers like Valdigrano , a family-owned business known for its passion and dedication to producing high-quality , authentic Italian pasta , to import over 13,000 metric tons of pasta to the UK every year .
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