Buyers Edge Platform, a digital procurement network and solutions provider for the foodservice industry, has acquired NCB Foodservice, a UK-based specialist in fresh produce and other fresh categories serving foodservice and hospitality operators nationwide.
The deal is positioned as a step forward in Buyers Edge Platform’s European expansion plan and its second acquisition in the fresh produce management category, further strengthening the company’s footprint in the UK.
The acquisition is intended to help Buyers Edge build a broader pan-European “fresh network” by pairing local market expertise with the company’s technology platform and purchasing scale. Buyers Edge said the combination will deliver greater value and improved supply chain resilience for operators across the UK, while also connecting growers and regional wholesalers more effectively with national foodservice customers.
NCB Foodservice, founded in 1993, is known for its “local, sustainable supply model” and supplies produce, meat, and other fresh categories. Buyers Edge highlighted NCB’s service performance, including a stated 99.5% delivery rate, and said NCB will also be able to leverage Buyers Edge’s wider suite of platform services, data, and programs to expand capabilities for customers and partners.
Buyers Edge Platform said its Fresh Division in the UK will replicate the value proposition it has built in the U.S. fresh marketplace, while NCB leadership emphasized continuity of service and investment in local communities, alongside increased innovation and scale.
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“Buyers Edge Platform is a clear leader in the U.S. produce management space and we are ready to deliver that same value to the UK. NCB is recognized for its exceptionally high level of service to its many stakeholders in the UK, consistently achieving a remarkable 99.5% delivery rate and they will now also leverage our broader suite of platform services to further elevate their stakeholder experience.”
John Davie, Chief Executive Officer, Buyers Edge Platform
“By partnering with NCB, we’re deepening our UK sourcing capabilities while connecting growers and regional wholesalers to national operators. Our Fresh Division in the UK will deliver the same value that has driven our great reputation in the US fresh marketplace.”
David Liesenfelt, President, Fresh Division, Buyers Edge Platform
“Joining Buyers Edge Platform enables NCB to bring more innovation and scale to our customers, while strengthening our investment back into local communities. With our right first-time approach, our team will continue to deliver the service and product excellence our clients expect—now supported by enhanced data, broader programs, and a stronger supplier ecosystem.”
Jayne Bettinson, Managing Director, NCB Foodservice
