NCB Foodservice
NCB are a national supplier of fresh meat, fruit and vegetables as well as some dairy products to all sectors of the catering industry. NCB offer national coverage using a network of established accredited wholesalers thus keeping supply local. NCB only source from farmers and growers that are audited to a UKAS accredited standard that meets the highest criteria.
It's All About The Food.
NCB Foodservice began back in 1993 as National Catering Butchers and since then have forged strong relationships with both customers and farmers.
There is a greater emphasis now to source our food in a responsible manner and customers across the foodservice sector are showing more concern about where their food comes from. NCB are passionate in their belief that customers should have complete confidence in the products supplied to them and that the highest standards of quality are met.
NCB are proud to offer a transparent, whole chain assurance and are able to identify where all the food they supply is sourced.
All fresh meat is covered by the Red Tractor accreditation as well as the ADHB Beef and Lamb Quality Standard Mark for British beef and lamb.
The priority with fruit and vegetables is to source locally grown Class One produce wherever it is available and in season.
Red Tractor
Red Tractor is the UK's largest farm and food standard's scheme covering animal welfare, food safety, traceability and environmental protection.
Independent experts regularly check the way food is farmed to make sure it is of a high standard and many products now display the Red Tractor logo to show the consumer that they can trust the sourcing of the food.
Food For Life
Food For Life has a core ethos of healthy, tasty and sustainable food and provides practical advice and support to schools, care homes, nurseries and hospitals to achieve this.
The Catering Mark
The Soil Association developed the Food for Life Catering Mark as a way of rewarding and recognising caterers who use freshly prepared, local, seasonal and organic produce. Bronze, Silver and Gold awards are available; to find out more click on the link below.
Leaf Marque
Leaf Marque is a farm assurance system to show that food has been grown sustainably with care for the environment.
It demonstrates farmers' commitment to adhere to a high standard of food production by carrying out Integrated Farm Management (IFM) and helping to reduce pollution and bring benefits to wildlife.
The Leaf Marque is seen as an ethical label representing sustainable food and is recognised by many supermarkets, food service companies and food processors.