JJ Bolsters Asian Strategy with Gatelands Acquisition
Updated: 19 April, 2024
As part of expansion plans to supply top-quality Asian restaurants, JJ Foodservice has officially acquired London wholesaler Gatelands Supplies Ltd.
The purchase expands JJ Foodservice's offering by over 300 Asian products, including exclusive items like Thai Food King Coconut Milk and Thai Majestic Jasmine Rice.
With over two decades of expertise in importing authentic Thai, Chinese, and Japanese goods, Gatelands brings a highly skilled team dedicated to support the Asian hospitality sector into JJ.
Chief Sales Officer for JJ Foodservice, Baris Kacar, said, “By combining Gatelands' expertise with our distribution network, we're reinforcing our commitment to support the Asian restaurant sector.”
Increasing range and service with Gatelands expertise
Director of Gatelands Supplies, Christopher Christophi, said, “With over 35 years of experience in the hospitality sector, JJ Foodservice stands as a prominent industry leader. Strategically situated across 12 locations, its expanded infrastructure means our customers will benefit from local collection, fast deliveries, and an extensive product range.”
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The acquisition is effective immediately with the Gatelands team joining the Enfield Branch.
The purchase expands JJ Foodservice's offering by over 300 Asian products, including  Japanese egg plant, banana leaves, gyoza, ramen and exclusive items like Thai Food King Coconut Milk and Thai Majestic Jasmine Rice.
The acquisition aligns with JJ Foodservice's commitment to expand its offerings to key segments within the hospitality industry.
"We're dedicated to continually growing our product range and increasing our knowledge and expertise through strategic acquisitions," said Baris."We welcome any interested parties to reach out and explore potential collaborations," he added.
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