McClures Becomes Country Range Group’s Fifth New Member In As Many Months.
The English Lake District’s proud independent foodservice wholesaler McClures has been announced as the latest company to join the Country Range Group.
Becoming the Group’s 15th member and fifth new member in 2025, McClures will join the Country Range Group as of the 1st December 2024.
Based in Windermere in the heart of the English Lake District, McClures is a family-owned business which was set up by Bill McClure in 1945.
Initially selling Morecambe Bay shrimps from a hand cart in Kendal, the company’s success has been underpinned by Bill’s passion for offering the finest customer service, innovation and absolute choice.
Now entering its 80th year of trading, McClures has expanded, adapted, grown and championed local suppliers to become one of the leading suppliers to hospitality venues and public caterers across Cumbria and the North of England.
With an annual turnover of £27 million, McClures is now headed by Bill’s son Keith and grandsons Ben and Matthew, with a fleet of forty vehicles, 160 team members, over 4,000 product lines and thousands of customers, including some of the UK’s most awarded chefs.
McClures will immediately benefit from the Country Range Group’s buying power, unbeatable three-tiered own brand portfolio, promotions, data and insights, and comprehensive marketing campaigns.
Keith McClure, Executive Chairman, said: “We’re excited to become part of the Country Range Group and are confident that their expertise, purchasing power, and focus on continuous improvement will enhance our portfolio, service and business as a whole, helping to fuel significant growth in the coming years.”
Country Range Group Chief Executive Martin Ward said: “It’s a huge honour to welcome McClures to the Country Range Group as the family-run foodservice wholesaler celebrates a special and mightily impressive milestone. With 80 years of trading experience behind them, an incredible team and a reputation for putting customers first, we’re certain that our values, ambition and targets align perfectly.”
About the Country Range Group
With over 30 years of heritage servicing the UK & Ireland’s innovative foodservice sector, the Country Range Group is made up of 13 independent wholesalers: Arthur David, Birchall Foodservice, Blakemore Foodservice, Brook Street Foodservice, Caterite Foodservice, Creed Foodservice, Dunns Food and Drinks, Harlech Foodservice, Henderson Foodservice, Savona Foodservice, Trevors Foodservice, Turner Price and Waterdene Foodservice.
In addition to offering the leading brands from around the globe, the Group also provides over 700 products, all developed exclusively for professional caterers under the Country Range brand. Covering grocery, chilled, frozen and non-food, Country Range is widely recognised by caterers as a trusted and reliable brand delivering consistent quality and value for money without compromising on taste and flavour.
The Group also publishes its trade magazine “Stir it up” 10 times a year, which features the latest food, drink and industry news. Moreover, it features Country Range brand promotions, in-depth trend reports and sector specific guides to support and inspire all foodservice caterers.
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