The foodservice wholesaler attributes the growth to several factors including the re-opening of the hospitality sector after Covid-19 and the retention of new consumers gained.
Working closely with suppliers to maintain stock levels and an increase in JJ own brand sales also contributed to positive figures. Popular own-brand lines include super crisp chips, Letsdough bakery and VIVAT water.
Edward Lanham, chief finance officer at JJ Foodservice, said: “Our customers have recognised the savings they can make by shopping own-brand. We have more than 600 private label products, which offer high quality, great value alternatives to many leading brands.”
In the financial year ending March 31st 2022, 36% of total sales came from JJ own-brand products, an increase of 20% for the same period the previous year.