Our Story
Owned by our people.
Trusted by our partners. Built on quality.Employee owned and committed to strengthening our partners through consistent supply, operational expertise and dependable service.
In the Beginning
In 1974 Derek Robbins founded Staple Dairy Products Limited located in Chiselhurst, Kent, trading in commodity butter and cheese. Since then Staple Dairy products became established in the dairy market, delivering goods to foodservice and manufacturing.
Staple Dairy Products Limited’s expertise in the UK food industry continued to grow as we became major importers of aerosol cream and fractionated anhydrous butters. To this day we are still experts in delivering aerosol cream to the UK food industry.
Focusing on the Future
We’ve grown since 1974. Today, Staple Food Group is a trading division of Staple Dairy Products Limited and based in Orpington, Kent.
Our range of expertise covers foodservice, manufacturing, retail and wholesale sectors. SFG’s product portfolio includes in-house brands Cuisine and Kouzina, as well as introducing new brands into the UK market using our wealth of industry knowledge.
We work closely with customers to achieve the best possible results for their applications.
Meet the Management Team
Chris McNally
Managing Director
Chris brings to Staple Food Group a high profile portfolio of retail and commercial experience which propels the company into growth for the future.
Kim Palmer
Executive Chairman
Joining Staple Food Group in 2015 to develop the business into the future, Kim’s strong knowledge of the UK food industry grows the company from strength to strength.
Latest News
Keep up to date with the SFG blog where we announce new product news, events and all of our company happenings…
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Why Familiar Food Is Winning Again in 2026
For years, food trends were driven by novelty. Operators competed to launch the newest concept, the boldest flavour combinations, or the most visually unexpected dishes. In 2026, the mood feels different. Consumers are still looking for excitement, but increasingly they…
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