Woods Foodservice has acquired fellow wholesaler John Mower in a deal that will see Woods projected revenue of £40m grow to more than £50m, with the wholesaler taking on a new Hoddesdon distribution centre.
After adding fresh produce, tableware and meat to its offering, Woods is set to achieve more 5% growth on the previous year and this deal is said to create one of the UK’s largest, premium restaurant suppliers, with over 3,000 customers who share upwards of 90 Michelin stars.
Woods managing director Darren Labbett, commented; “John Mower is an industry icon, its core values align strongly with Woods Foodservice. We both put our customers above all else. That principle has fuelled our success. We’re a careful business, this acquisition is a thoughtful step to deliver measured growth, whilst remaining profitable and continuing to deliver excellence.
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“Perfectly conditioned food for top chefs is all about how you deliver it. We can supply the freshest artichoke to a London restaurant within an hour. Maybe even faster with this acquisition.” Labbett added.
London’s fine dining market has bucked the trend facing the wider hospitality industry, with recent figures showing 146 new openings in 2025. Almost double that of last year and the highest since 2017 alongside a significant reduction in closures1. However, ongoing pressure from national insurance rises, the minimum wage, business rates and food inflation continue to challenge the UK’ restaurant sector
