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DB Foods

Healthy eating company

Company overview

The leading wholesale meat supplier to the butchery and food service industry in the UK, DB Foods Limited supplies a comprehensive range of quality wholesale meat, poultry, game and deli products. We have a renowned track record in providing quality wholesale meat products, competitively priced, with an exceptional level of service.

Website
dbfoods.co.uk

Company information

Head office
  • Poole
CEO
  • Gary Smith
Chair
BGF office
BGF team
Investment date
  • Dec 2017
Total BGF investment
  • £10 million

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