Funnybones Foodservice

What Funnybones Foodservice does

Funnybones Foodservice is a UK-based B2B foodservice distributor specializing in authentic international cuisine ingredients and prepared foods, serving commercial operators including restaurants, pubs, hotels, catering companies, fast-food chains, and street food vendors. Founded circa 1983 and headquartered in Welwyn Garden City with an additional site in Corwen, the company operates as a division of Grace Foods UK Limited, which is in turn part of Jamaica-headquartered Grace Kennedy Group, a conglomerate with over 100 years of history. Funnybones employs 51-100 staff and serves both UK domestic and international export markets through a dedicated export department.

Name

Funnybones Foodservice

Legal name

Grace Foods UK Limited

Website

https://funnybones.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Funnybones Foodservice is a UK-based B2B distributor of authentic international cuisine ingredients and prepared foods, serving restaurants, pubs, hotels, and caterers across the UK and export markets through a multi-brand portfolio spanning American, Mexican, Caribbean, and Asian categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Foodservice Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Private-Label / Own-Brand Broadline Distributors (AFAIAAAI)

Keywords

• Specialty foodservice distribution
• International cuisine ingredients
• Ethnic food wholesale
• Restaurant supply
• Prepared meal solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Welwyn Garden City

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. B2B Foodservice Product Sales: Funnybones Foodservice operates as a wholesale food distributor selling specialty international ingredients and prepared food products to foodservice operators. Products are sold in bulk packaging formats (cases, trays, bulk containers) appropriate for commercial kitchens. The company offers ambient, chilled, and frozen product categories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Funnybones Foodservice is a UK B2B wholesale distributor of specialty international cuisine ingredients and prepared food products — spanning American, Mexican, Caribbean, and Asian categories — sold in ambient, chilled, and frozen bulk/case formats to restaurants, pubs, hotels, caterers, and fast-food operators. The portfolio combines its own sub-brands (Rio Pacific, La Mexicana, Irie Eats, Encona, Tropics) with distributed third-party brands (Jarritos, Bibigo, Grace Foods, Cholula, Lee Kum Kee, Lamb Weston, Coco Lopez, Mission, Dunn's River, Geeta's) and is backed by the Grace Kennedy Group's manufacturing facility in Corwen.

Product overview

Funnybones Foodservice is a UK-based foodservice distributor offering an extensive portfolio of specialty food products across multiple international cuisines. The company operates as a multi-brand portfolio, distributing its own sub-brands (Rio Pacific for American, La Mexicana for Mexican, Irie Eats for Caribbean, Encona, Tropics) alongside distributed brands (Jarritos, Bibigo, Geeta's, Grace Foods, Cholula, Lee Kum Kee, Lamb Weston, Coco Lopez). The core product categories span sauces and condiments (BBQ sauces, hot sauces, salsas, chilli jams, Asian sauces), tortillas and bread products, pulled and prepared meats, hot dogs and sausages, seasonings and rubs, Caribbean and Mexican drinks, appetisers and starters, cheese products, desserts, and ethnic ingredients. Products are designed for the foodservice industry including restaurants, caterers, and hospitality operators specializing in American, Mexican, Caribbean, Asian, and World cuisines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rio Pacific: American-inspired BBQ, ribs, burgers, and classic Americana brand featuring sauces, glazes, marinades, and prepared meats.
• La Mexicana
• Irie Eats
• Jarritos
• Geeta's
• Bibigo
• Grace Foods
• Encona
• Lamb Weston
• Lee Kum Kee
• Coco Lopez
• Mission
• Dunn's River

Products and services

• Rio Pacific Funnybones sub-brand offering American cuisine products — BBQ sauces, glazes, seasonings, condiments, pulled meats, hot dogs, rubs, marinades, and sides — for foodservice kitchens.
• La Mexicana Funnybones sub-brand providing tortillas, salsas, hot sauces, chips, ingredients, and authentic Mexican food products for restaurants and foodservice.
• Irie Eats Funnybones sub-brand featuring Jamaican-style jerk chicken, patties, rice and peas, and Caribbean ingredients for authentic island-inspired foodservice menus.
• Grace Foods Parent-group brand distributed by Funnybones, offering Caribbean drinks, coconut water, tropical beverages (Grace Tropical Rhythms, Grace Island Soda, Bigga), and authentic Caribbean food ingredients.
• Jarritos Sodas Distributed Mexican soda brand offering fruit-flavored carbonated beverages (Strawberry, Pineapple, Mandarin, Mango, Lime, Mexican Cola) for foodservice.
• Bibigo Distributed Korean cuisine brand offering cooked rice, chilli sauces, and Korean-inspired marinades and glazes for foodservice.
• Geeta's Distributed Indian cuisine brand offering premium mango and ginger chutney and other Indian-inspired condiments and ingredients.
• Dunn's River Distributed Caribbean brand offering authentic Jamaican seasonings, ackee, and Caribbean cooking ingredients.
• Tropics Funnybones sub-brand of tropical drinks including margarita mixes, natural fruit infusions, and Caribbean-inspired beverages for foodservice.
• Mission Tortillas Distributed tortilla brand offering spinach and other flavored flour tortillas in various sizes for Mexican-cuisine foodservice.
• Lee Kum Kee Distributed Asian cuisine brand offering oyster sauces, soy sauces, and Chinese cooking pastes including Chu Hou Paste.
• Lamb Weston Fries & Potato Products Distributed premium fries and potato products brand offering skin-on julienne fries and other potato items for foodservice.
• Coco Lopez Distributed Puerto Rican coconut products brand, most well-known for cream of coconut used in piña coladas, for foodservice use.
• Cholula Hot Sauce Distributed authentic Mexican hot sauce made with árbol and piquin peppers and signature spices, supplied to foodservice operators.
• Encona Sauces & Chilli Jams Sub-brand offering Caribbean-style pepper sauces, peri-peri sauces, and flavored chilli jams (Mexican Jalapeno, Scotch Bonnet, Canadian Maple, Mexican Smoked) for foodservice.
• BBQ Sauces & Glazes Range of BBQ sauces, mop glazes, and finishing sauces (Classic Hickory, Tennessee Bourbon Glaze, Maple & Pepper Glaze, Chipotle BBQ Chilli Glaze) for American-cuisine foodservice.
• Hot Sauces Diverse range of hot sauces including Peri Peri, Buffalo Wing, Louisiana Cajun, Carolina Reaper, and Caribbean pepper sauces for foodservice.
• Tortillas & Wraps Extensive range of tortillas including flour, corn, blue corn, yellow corn, spinach, tomato, wholemeal, and burrito-style in various sizes, plus taco shells and nacho chips.
• Seasonings & Rubs Range of seasonings and rubs including Fajita Seasoning, Cajun Blackened Seasoning, Texas Style Chilli, Smokey Butt, and Tajin Chilli & Lime for foodservice.
• Pulled & Prepared Meats Pre-cooked pulled and prepared meats including Smoked Pulled Pork, Beef, and Chicken (Halal), Carnitas, Barbacoa, and BBQ Ribs for foodservice.
• Salsas & Dips Range of Mexican salsas including Picante, Thick & Chunky, Enchilada, Green Salsa Verde, Chipotle Sauce, and Roasted Salsa for foodservice.
• Chilli Jams Encona brand chilli jams including Mexican Jalapeno, Scotch Bonnet, Canadian Maple, and Mexican Smoked varieties for foodservice.
• Hot Dogs & Frankfurters American-style hot dogs and frankfurters including Mom's Bad Boy, Monster Frankfurter, and Chicago Style Beef Hot Dogs for foodservice.
• Caribbean Drinks Caribbean beverages including Grace Tropical Rhythms fruit drinks, coconut water, Bigga drinks, and tropical infusions for foodservice.
• Asian Sauces & Ingredients Asian and Oriental sauces, pastes, soy sauces, oyster sauces, and cooking ingredients from Lee Kum Kee and other brands for foodservice.
• Chicken Products Chicken products including Southern Fried Goujons, Buttermilk Fillets, Chicken Fillets, Chicken Crunchies, and Buffalo Wings for foodservice.
• Appetisers & Starters Ready-to-cook appetisers including Onion Rings (Beer Battered, Cajun), Breaded Calamari, Jalapeno Poppers, Macaroni Cheese Bites, and Churros for foodservice.
• Desserts Desserts including Chocolate Brownie, New York Cheesecake, Gluten-Free Mexican Lime Cheesecake, and Churros with Cocoa Cream for foodservice.
• Cheese Products Cheese products including Monterey Jack Grated, Fine Grated, Cheese Slices, Cheddar Slices, and Aged Cheddar Cheese Sauce for foodservice.
• Bread & Bakery Bread and bakery products including Brioche Hotdog Rolls, Sourdough Burger Buns, Gluten-Free Brioche Buns, and Greek Pitta Bread for foodservice.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grace Foods UK LtdparentOthersFunnybones Foodservice is a division of Grace Foods UK Ltd. The company operates as part of this corporate structure within the UK market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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