Kitwave Makes Acquiered M.J. Baker Foodservice

Namnews,  14th February 2022

Delivered wholesale business Kitwave has acquired M.J. Baker Foodservice, a leading independent foodservice supplier operating in the West Country.

Founded in 1999 and based in Newton Abbott, Devon, M.J. Baker offer over 3,500 products in ambient, chilled and frozen foods, together with alcohol, confectionery and non-food items.

M.J. Baker will be incorporated into Kitwave’s existing Foodservice division which currently controls the trading operations of H.B. Clark & Co. and David Miller Frozen Foods.

Paul Young, Chief Executive Officer of Kitwave, commented: “The acquisition of M.J. Baker is an excellent addition to our Foodservice division and expands the group’s nationwide reach into the South West. M.J. Baker is renowned for providing a quality delivered solution to its customers, a key part of the Kitwave Group ethos.

“I am delighted to welcome the M.J. Baker team to Kitwave and we look forward to continuing to build our nationwide foodservice offering as part of our growth strategy.”

David Brind, Chief Financial Officer of Kitwave, added: “The integration of M.J. Baker into the group’s Foodservice division complements our existing operations and reflects Kitwave’s strategic direction and expansion ambitions, both through acquisition and organic growth.”

Kitwave returned to stronger trading last year after Covid restrictions eased.