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D Johns ( RDJ ) is currently the fastest growing independent wholesaler operating in the South- West of England . Established in 1970 , the business started as a family butcher and gradually grew into foodservice , with the founder ’ s son , Andrew Johns , now leading the company as Managing Director and propelling the company forward with a vision of foodservice and butchery under one roof , making RDJ the ultimate foodservice provider .

It boasts a portfolio of over 5000 products including fresh butchery , frozen food , chilled , ambient , and non-food , and delivers six days a week with no minimum order requirement . It has sites in Devon and Somerset serving the company ’ s geographic reach , which extends to cover Gloucestershire , South Wales , Bristol , Cornwall , Dorset , Hampshire , Wiltshire , and the Isles of Scilly .

Having acquired three businesses over the last five years and made significant investments in its infrastructure , it is fair to say RDJ is experiencing tremendous success . The business has recently moved into a new facility in Kingsteignton , Devon , which comprises a purpose-built depot and headquarters . We sit down with Andrew to discuss the company ’ s new site , as well as its historic growth and journey to success .

“ We ’ re a family business offering a service that is totally focused on delivering the best service ,” Andrew begins . “ The key to our success has always been consistent , quality service . Being competitive in the market is important to keep the business financially healthy , but for us , it ’ s crucial that we have a great product range and maintain the ability to fulfil customer orders efficiently and accurately , whenever required .”

We ’ re a family business that is totally focused on delivering the best service

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