Sector (GICS)
Consumer Staples
Kitwave Group plc engages in the food and drink wholesale business in the United Kingdom. The company operates through Ambient, Frozen & Chilled, and Foodservice divisions. The Ambient division supplies confectionery, soft drinks, crisps and snacks, and tobacco. It serves independent convenience stores, vending operators, national retailers, and other wholesalers. The Frozen & Chilled division offers ice creams, pizzas, chips, and ready meals, as well as a range of chilled products. It serves independent convenience stores, leisure outlets, and wholesalers. The Foodservice division provides frozen, chilled, and fresh and ambient food, as well as alcohol and soft drinks to independent traditional foodservice outlets, including bars, restaurants, and leisure outlets, as well as customers in the care home and education sectors. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in North Shields, the United Kingdom. As of March 12, 2026, Kitwave Group plc was taken private.
