ANOTHER SLICE OF THE MARKET FOR NFT
29/04/09
NFT, a leading provider of time critical logistics services for the food retail and manufacturing sectors, has secured a two-year distribution contract with one of the UK’s largest chilled pizza manufacturers.
Stateside Food has appointed NFT to provide primary distribution to more than 100 retail locations nationwide. Using its shared user distribution network, NFT will collect more than 4,800 pallets of the company’s pizza range each month and deliver them to 25 Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) operated by major retailers including Somerfield and Morrisons. The branded and own label products will be delivered on the same or following day.
Graham Thompson, Purchasing Manager at Stateside Food, comments: "NFT has an unrivalled 25 years’ specialist knowledge in the time-critical chilled food logistics sector. In the current economic climate, it is essential to work with a supplier that is highly experienced, reliable and has a strong financial track record. The transport solution is also extremely efficient and competitive, helping to minimise our environmental impact through increased load fill and efficient vehicle planning."
David Frankish, Chief Executive of NFT, said: "The shared user distribution network is one of the largest operations of its kind in the UK and is ideal for customers such as Stateside Food, who are looking to deliver both branded and own label products at lower prices. The latest contract has contributed towards a substantial growth in demand for the network over the last year and is testament to our ability to provide a flexible, trusted and environmentally friendly distribution service – all critical factors in the food supply chain.
"The shared user distribution network enables our clients to meet their customers’ requirements for an on demand logistics solution that maximises on shelf product availability whilst minimising costs"
NFT’s shared user distribution network has a 75-strong customer base including leading food manufacturers and retailers. Now in its 25th year, the network collects from 120 production sites and delivers to more than 200 locations nationwide.