Holdsworth Foods joins Caterforce buying group
We’re pleased to announce that Holdsworth Foods will officially join the Caterforce buying group from 1 March 2026.
Founded in 1969, Holdsworth Foods is a family-run independent foodservice wholesaler with over 55 years of experience serving customers across the UK. Joining Caterforce strengthens our buying power and supplier partnerships, supporting continued investment in our business and service offering.
Rupert Holdsworth, Managing Director at Holdsworth Foods, said:
“Joining Caterforce is an important milestone for our business. Their focus on independent, family-run wholesalers and collaborative working aligns closely with our values. This partnership will support our long-term growth while allowing us to continue delivering excellent service to our customers.”
Gary Mullineux, Managing Director at Caterforce, added:
“It gives me great pleasure to welcome Rupert Holdsworth and his team to the Caterforce group. As a family-run wholesaler that prides itself on delivering exceptional service levels, Holdsworth’s experience and values make them a strong fit for our membership.”
We look forward to working closely with Caterforce and fellow members as we move into this next chapter.
Fleet Expansion & Sustainability Focus
We are expanding our fleet of multi-temp vehicles with 16 new DAF XB210s, 2 new DAF XB290s, and 1 new DAF XD340 trucks, taking our multi-temp fleet to over 140 vehicles.
All 19 vehicle bodies are being built by Solomon Commercials and are fitted with the latest safety and fuel efficiency features, including enhanced aerodynamics, non-slip seamless flooring, heavy-duty load restraint systems, and premium stainless-steel fittings for durability.
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