Menzies Distribution Solutions (Menzies) has won a substantial five-year contract with Ella’s Kitchen, the Oxfordshire based, multi award-winning maker of organic baby and toddler food, sold in supermarkets internationally.

Awarded following a competitive tender in Q4 2021, the new work comprises the handling of approximately 5,000 pallets representing 170 SKUs, with products from across continental Europe and the UK. The logistics solution includes UK, Ireland and continental deliveries to major retailers and premium outlets. A dedicated account manager will oversee the account from the Menzies Distribution Centre at Wakefield.

Ella’s Kitchen was set up to promote healthy eating amongst babies and young children. They’re a highly entrepreneurial and values driven company with sales of over £80m and plans to grow significantly in the coming years.  The company are the market leader in the UK but are also sold in over 40 countries across the world.  They are a brand recognised for high quality ingredients and ethical credentials. Ella’s is part of the Hain Celestial group and are also an accredited B’Corp.

Commenting on the win, Richard Morson, Managing Director, Menzies Distribution Solutions, said:

“We are delighted to have been selected by Ella’s Kitchen as a key supply chain partner. The company is growing impressively with a premium product range and we look forward to working closely with its vibrant and enthusiastic team. This important new collaboration underlines our credentials as a go-to partner in the food sector, whether a customer is a global corporation or a niche producer and endorses our wider ability to tailor logistics solutions to individual business needs.”

Will Howard at Ella’s Kitchen, added:

“We are really excited to be working with Menzies and their amazing team in Wakefield. From the very first meeting, Menzies took the time to understand our business needs, our plans for the future and also our Big Pledge to Little People which includes our Net Zero commitments.  Menzies also suggested several improvements to our operation which would save time and also help improve our service to customers.  The transition plan was managed brilliantly by both teams, with customers commenting that it was one of the best warehouse transitions they had been part of in recent times.”