Overview

John Palin (Wholesale) Ltd is a large independent supplier and distributor of fresh produce, including fruit, vegetables, salad, prepared produce, including a dairy, bakery and deli range and bottled waters. Based in the centre of the East Midlands and covering a radius of approximately 150 miles from the depot including Derbyshire, South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire. We can offer excellent levels of service to our client base ranging from semi-wholesalers, farm shops, independent retailers, caterers and restaurants to contracts with local authorities and educational establishments such as universities, colleges, independent schools as well as the NHS.

We take delivery of fresh produce, directly from growers seven days a week. Using local growers where possible and sourcing directly from suppliers abroad. This ensures we have a fresh and extensive range of produce to offer our customers.

We are proud to have achieved BRC certification in Food Storage & Distribution Issue 4 to Grade AA standard. Our HACCP system and Quality Manual ensure that every delivery made into our depot is quality checked by key personnel before unloading. Any problems can be taken up with the supplier at the earliest opportunity.

  • At John Palin (Wholesale) Ltd we employ our own delivery staff which ensures continuity and promptness of delivery. 
  • Routes are reviewed daily to provide the most efficient service for our customers and reducing food miles.
  • Vehicles are fitted with tracking facilities to help customer service.
  • We have excellent customer relations, maintained through our dedicated sales team and customer support,
  • who are always on hand to deal with any queries arising.  

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