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With a rich history spanning over four decades , Adams Foodservice has emerged as a stalwart in the UK ’ s wholesale foodservice sector . Renowned for its unwavering commitment to green business practices and a community-driven culture , the company ’ s operations were recently awarded the accolade ‘ Foodservice Wholesaler of The Year ’ by the Federation of Wholesaler Distributors . Mohammed Kola , Finance Director at Adams Foodservice , highlights the significance of this achievement , likening it to the ‘ Oscars of the industry .’
The origins of Adams Foodservice trace back to a humble corner shop established over 40 years ago by a World War II veteran . With his pension funds , the founder embarked on a journey to create a family-operated business , envisioning it as a strong cohesive unit , where the family worked together . His ultimate
vision was to keep the family close and united . The company has since flourished through the collective hard work and dedication of its growing team , adhering to the founding principles : doing the right thing for the planet , the community , and the people within and around the organization .
When the unforeseen challenges of the pandemic gripped the nation , Adams Foodservice rose to the occasion , showcasing resilience and commitment to its workforce , as Mohammed Kola reveals : “ One of the first things the senior management team agreed upon when the pandemic broke out was that our staff would get paid 100 percent , no matter what happened . At the time it was uncertain how the pandemic was going to affect business , but we knew that looking after our employees and their families should be our primary concern .” This decisive move , before the government ’ s announcement
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