Bidvest Foodservice has announced that it will be trading under the new name of Bidfood from 3rd April.
The change follows the separation of the global Bidvest Foodservice businesses from the Bidvest Group, when it listed independently on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in May last year.
The listing meant that Bidvest Foodservice UK, along with the other Bidvest Foodservice businesses around the world, have all changed their name to Bidfood to reflect this.
Chief executive Andrew Selley said in choosing the new name, it was important to retain a link to the company’s heritage as well as to reflect what is at the very heart of the business, hence the name Bidfood was developed.
“It’s no secret that as our business has evolved over the years, so too has our name,” said Selley.
“When we made the move from Bidvest 3663 to Bidvest Foodservice, we also launched a new mission, vision and employee values, all centring on service excellence and offering the best customer experience in the market.
“Although our name is changing, these principles and our wider business priorities remain firmly in our focus, and I believe this is a stronger brand for us and for our Bidfood businesses globally.
“We’re passionate about delivering service excellence, making life easier for customers and helping them to grow, and over the last 18 months we’ve been focused on making important internal changes to meet customer needs now and in the future.
“We are fully committed to investing in our local depots, our teams and our services and delivering great food, the best choice in the market and innovative and exciting ranges to achieve this,” Selley concluded.
There will be a short period of transition from April, where the new name and logo will be introduced in phases across the business including the corporate website, fleet livery, and depot signage.
Bidvest Foodservice is one of two divisions of BFS Group Limited, a foodservice wholesaler and distributor based in the United Kingdom.
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