Daybreak Foods Limited

What Daybreak Foods Limited does

Daybreak Foods Limited is a privately-held, family-run UK food import and distribution business founded in 1993 and headquartered in Sunninghill, Berkshire. The company specialises in the import and supply of ambient food products to UK supermarkets, foodservice operators, wholesalers, and manufacturing customers. Its seven core product categories comprise dried pasta (Italian-produced in multiple variants including gluten-free, organic, and spelt), olive oil (Spanish and Italian, including infused variants), vinegars (including Balsamic Vinegar of Modena), lemon and lime juice from concentrate, pickled vegetables (onions, gherkins, red cabbage, beetroot), store cupboard items (herbs, spices, instant mash, cous cous), and tomato and tomato-based products (chopped, whole, passata, purees, sauces, ketchup).

The business operates a B2B distribution model supplying both own-label and niche branded SKUs sourced from European manufacturers. Its core technology and operational capabilities centre on supply chain management: in-house food technologists oversee product safety and UK legislative compliance, the company holds BRCGS Agents and Brokers certification and Sedex membership, and all production sites are BRC-accredited. A structured New Product Development process covers concept through launch, including specifications, artwork, and first production. Logistics infrastructure includes four centrally located UK warehouses supporting 24/7 national distribution, with imports coordinated via road, sea, and rail, and post-Brexit customs clearance handled by an external team with over 40 years of experience. Minimum order capability extends down to a single mixed pallet, alongside full-truck deliveries.

Revenue is generated through transactional product sales (private label and branded) to UK retailers, foodservice operators, wholesalers, and bulk ingredient customers. The company employs 17 staff, has not raised external funding, and operates with no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, or M&A activity. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is provided on a quote basis.

Name

Daybreak Foods Limited

Legal name

Daybreak Foods Limited

Website

https://daybreakfoods.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Daybreak Foods Limited is a family-run UK importer and distributor, founded in 1993, supplying own-label and branded ambient food products (pasta, oils, vinegars, juices, pickles, store cupboard, tomato) to UK supermarkets, foodservice operators, and wholesalers from four national warehouses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ambient Food Import and Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic Groceries & Shelf-Stable Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Specialty Ingredients & Import Markets (CRAHAFAL)

Keywords

• Ambient food import
• Food distribution
• European food sourcing
• Supermarket food supply
• Foodservice supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunninghill

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ambient Food Product Distribution: Import and supply of ambient food products (dried pasta, olive oil, vinegars, juices, pickled vegetables, tomato products, store cupboard items) to UK retailers, foodservice operators, and wholesalers. Revenue generated through product sales with both private label and branded product options.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Daybreak Foods Limited imports ambient food products from European manufacturers and supplies them to UK supermarkets, foodservice operators, wholesalers, and food manufacturing customers. The company operates four centrally located warehouses in the UK and offers categories including dried pasta, olive oil, vinegars, lemon and lime juice, onions and gherkins, store cupboard products, and tomato and tomato-based products. Established in 1993 as a family-run business headquartered in Sunninghill, Berkshire, it holds BRCGS Agents and Brokers certification and Sedex membership to ensure product safety, traceability, and ethical sourcing.

Product overview

Daybreak Foods Limited is a family-run business established in 1993 specializing in the import and supply of ambient food products. The company sources products from European manufacturers and supplies both private label and branded products to UK supermarkets, foodservice operators, wholesalers, and manufacturing customers. The product portfolio spans seven core categories: Dried Pasta (Italian specialist pasta in multiple varieties), Olive Oil (Spanish and Italian sourced), Vinegars (including authentic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena), Lemon and Lime Juice (from concentrate), Onions and Gherkins (pickled vegetables), Store Cupboard Products (herbs, spices, instant mash, cous cous), and Tomato and Tomato Based Products (whole, chopped, passata, purees, sauces). The company operates UK-based logistics with four centrally located warehouses providing nationwide distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Customs Clearance ExpertscoreOthersExternal team of experts with over 40 years of experience in handling shipments from around the world, managing all customs clearance requirements for post-Brexit trade.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cotswold Fayre: Cotswold Fayre is a UK specialty food distributor supplying independent retailers and foodservice operators with ambient and chilled products from European and global producers. Directly comparable on the wholesale distribution model and independent retail/foodservice customer focus.
• RH Amar: RH Amar is a UK-based, family-run importer and distributor of ambient Mediterranean and specialty food products serving supermarkets, foodservice, and wholesale. It is the closest structural comparable to Daybreak Foods in terms of business model, customer base, product mix, and independent ownership profile.
• Brindisa Spanish Foods: Brindisa is a UK specialist importer of Spanish and Mediterranean ambient foods (olive oil, vinegars, pulses, conservas) supplying retailers and foodservice. Comparable on the Mediterranean ambient product focus, import-and-distribute model, and branded plus own-label offering.
• Cyprofood Mediterranean Food Specialists: Cyprofood is a UK importer and distributor of Mediterranean specialty food products supplying wholesalers, retailers, and foodservice. Directly comparable as a specialist ambient food importer operating in the same product categories and customer channels.
• Diverse Fine Foods: Diverse Fine Foods is a UK-based importer and distributor of Mediterranean and specialty ambient food products serving foodservice and retail channels. Closely aligned with Daybreak on product categories, European sourcing, and B2B customer mix.
• The Foodfellas: The Foodfellas is a UK-based specialty food distributor focused on Mediterranean and European ambient products for retail and foodservice. Comparable on the curated European sourcing model and multi-channel B2B distribution.

Emerging players

• Belazu Ingredient Company: Belazu is a UK-based premium Mediterranean ingredient brand supplying retailers and foodservice with specialty oils, vinegars, olives, and pastes. Overlaps with Daybreak on product categories (olive oil, vinegars) and customer channels but is more brand-led and less wholesale-focused.

Broad incumbents

• Suma Wholefoods: Suma is a UK worker-owned wholefood and ambient grocery wholesaler supplying independent retail and foodservice. Comparable on the ambient wholesale distribution model though broader in product range and oriented to natural/organic rather than Mediterranean specialty.
• Brakes Group: Brakes Group is the UK's largest foodservice distributor (Sysco subsidiary), offering broad ambient, chilled, and frozen ranges to pubs, restaurants, and hospitality. Comparable as a foodservice distribution channel competitor but vastly larger in scale, breadth, and customer base.

Regional players

• Mediterranean Food Company (MFC): A UK specialist Mediterranean food importer and distributor serving retail and wholesale with ambient categories such as olive oil, pasta, and preserved vegetables. Comparable on the European ambient import-and-distribute model, though primarily regional in its UK coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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