Arden Fine Foods
About Us
specialists in baked goods
WHO WE ARE
We’re Arden Fine Foods, an agile medium-sized agency that sources products & develops brands. We work with major retailers & wholesalers on both private label & branded products. Since starting our journey in 1991, we’ve come a long way from our humble beginnings.
WHAT WE DO
We discover and distribute fine baked goods from across Europe, from cheese twists to cinnamon rolls, utilising our brilliant finance, logistics, commercial, and technical teams to help our partners grow in the UK market with a personal and tailored approach.
History
Since 1991
1991
Arden’s humble beginnings
Our story began when our founders Tim & Derek set up their small (and rather damp!) office in Tim’s back garden. Keen to find the perfect partner for their authentic Italian coffee, they set off on a journey to find the very best baked goods Europe could offer… their discovery was an instant hit and Arden’s love of fine snacks was born…
2003
Arden’s Team
By 2003, Arden’s had grown substantially – we were excited to welcome 6 new members to the team…the start of the Arden Family of Foodies
2008
Growing Arden’s
We relocated Arden Fine Foods to our current HQ in Coventry, UK, and took on another 6 Foodies to join the Arden’s Family!
2018
Developing in the market
Arden’s started to take on partner brands from Europe & develop private label products, along with their own Arden’s branded products. By 2018, we specialized in all 3 sectors…
2025
Where we are now
With a 38 person team, Arden’s continues to go from strength to strength. Whilst we have grown significantly, we still stand by our initial values & our passion remains as strong as it was on day one!
We’re super excited for what the future will bring for us and all foodies alike!
our Services
We have a dedicated accounts led sales team that develop collaborative relationships across the board.
Our Tech team are there to ensure that the products we bring to you are safe, legal & of the highest quality.
Supply Chain ensure everything is running smoothly from forecasting to stock.
Finance deal with both internal & external stakeholders, tracking outgoings & sales from start to finish.
Our Marketing team develops products & implements campaigns end to end.
how we care
At Arden’s, it’s important for us to do what we do best, but also to focus on giving back – We take pride in working alongside Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice, The Lily-Mae Foundation, & Grocery Aid and supporting the amazing work they do!
GroceryAid supports people who work, or have worked, in the grocery industry. Whether it is through financial help, mental health initiatives or other great services.
Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice supports babies and young children who have complex illnesses or disabilities, from birth to the age of five. Their work includes giving the children a space to play and learn, and supporting parents.
The Lily-Mae Foundation is a charity that supports those affected by the loss of a baby. Providing support and resources to those that need it.
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