Four Star Pizza has partnered with BWG Foodservice in a multimillion euro deal over the next five years for the exclusive supply of all food ingredients to the Irish-owned pizza group.
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The new contract will see BWG Foodservice deliver an end-to-end supply solution across all categories spanning fresh food, ambient grocery, chilled and frozen products, packaging, and other catering supplies.
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Commenting on the contract acquisition, Ricky O'Brien, BWG Foodservice director, said, "This contract with Four Star Pizza represents a very significant and unique addition to our business and we are delighted to have been selected as the company's exclusive supplier. Our ability to deliver cost competitiveness through our consolidated supply network, our proven partnership model, our commitment to understanding our customer's needs and our ability to deliver workable solutions were all key factors in securing this deal. Being at the forefront of foodservice distribution in Ireland, we believe we are the perfect partner to support Four Star Pizza’s future growth ambitions."
Colin Hughes, CEO, Four Star Pizza, added, "We have big ambitions and a strategy in place to continue growing our successful network of outlets across the island of Ireland, with a target of 45 new stores by 2025. We needed a partner that could match our ambitions and support us on every step of our journey. Securing local supply chain continuity amid the current challenges faced by the sector was a key aspect of the contract award and we are confident BWG Foodservice will help us deliver this.
"We have worked hard over many years to differentiate ourselves in the marketplace by creating a truly authentic pizza experience underpinned by fresh, high-quality ingredients, from local producers where possible, and through this partnership with BWG, we now have a strong platform to build on our success to date."
