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JK Foods scoops prestigious BRC certification

JK Foods scoops prestigious BRC certification

Specialist pan-Asian food importer and distributor JK Foods has been awarded BRC Grade AA certification for its warehouse and national distribution hub in Nottingham.

The prestigious accreditation recognises that the business, which supplies the retail, foodservice and hospitality sectors, applies the highest standards for storage and distribution of its ambient, chilled and frozen foods (own and supplier brands), and associated packaging materials.


“This is a huge achievement for the whole company and thanks go to everyone involved in the day operations and of course the audit process,” said Marcus Singh, Managing Director. “We’re proud to always work to, and deliver, the highest standards and are delighted that this has been officially recognised.

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“For our customers, BRC Grade AA is the reassurance that our entire range of foods, as well as the associated packaging materials, are stored and distributed in a safe, quality-minded environment that complies with all relevant legislation.”

With more than 45 years’ experience in sourcing pan-Asian products direct, and now offering more than 1,600 products and ingredients, JK Foods (owner of the Tiger Tiger brand) is a complete "one-stop shop" supplier partner for customers including supermarkets, wholesalers, independent stores and restaurants.

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