Countrywide Food Service Distributors is a national co-operative of independently owned wholesale food service distributors, providing access to food products for cafes, restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, and hotels.

Countrywide Food Service Distributors

Countrywide Food Service Distributors | 3,769 followers on LinkedIn. Your National Local. The power of a national distributor with the local personalised service of an independent. | At Countrywide, we believe food service outlets should have access to both the national scale needed to grow, and the local service needed to thrive.

We are a national network of 100% family-owned food service distributors, serving up the best of both worlds. From far and wide we’ve come together.

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Pritish Sharma

General Manager - Member Services & Support at Countrywide Food Service Distributors

Clint Austin

Non Executive Director / Experienced CFO/ Transformation Specialist

Joanna Walker

Marketing Manager

Carly McCarthy

2024 COUNTRYWIDE GALA AWARDS 🏆 Congratulations to all our Supplier Partner & Member winners who were recognised last night at the Gala Awards Dinner for their exceptional efforts in their respective markets. Their commitment, dedication, and passion ensure that the Countrywide Group remains the leading force in the Australian food service industry. 2024 Supplier Partner of the Year <$10 million ( Wombat Food Group ) 2024 Supplier Partner of the Year $10 to $20 million ( A&T Trading Co. Pty. Ltd. ) 2024 Supplier Partner of the Year >$20 million ( Anchor Food Professionals ) 2024 Overall Supplier Partner of the Year Award ( Anchor Food Professionals ) 2024 ‘Group Member’ of the Year – Regional (A.J. Wilson Wholesale Food Distributors) 2024 ‘Super Group Member’ of the Year – Regional ( Cadell Food Service ) 2024 ‘Group Member’ of the Year – Metropolitan ( Westoz Food Distributors ) 2024 ‘Super Group Member’ of the Year – Metropolitan ( MOCO Food Services ) We also would like to announce we have a new award this year - the 2024 Countrywide ‘Program Excellence’ of the Year Award, which recognises a Member who has achieved above and beyond. And the inaugural award goes to… drumroll🥁 Superstock Food Services ! Congratulations again to all Supplier and Member winners and finalists. #Countrywide #FoodService #Independent #Innovation # Business Events Perth

Exciting times at the Countrywide National Conference in Perth! This week, our Members and Supplier Partners are coming together to connect and be inspired by an incredible lineup of guest speakers, and attending our annual Food Service Fair and Gala Awards evening. We kicked off events with our CEO Jeff Dhu 's business update, followed by insightful industry updates from IFDA CEO Richard Forbes . Adam Smith and Luke Towers provided valuable perspectives on Succession Planning, while Andrew van Bark from Pepper, NY shared the latest eCommerce trends in the food service sector. A highlight was our keynote speaker, food futurist Ross Dawson , who offered a fascinating look into the future of the food industry. Our MC and ‘Maths Geek’, Adam Spencer wrapped up with an enlightening session on the latest in AI. Check out some snapshots from our sessions! 📸✨ #Countrywide #FoodService #Independent #Innovation # Business Events Perth

Last week, the Foodservice Suppliers Association Australia (FSAA) held their annual National Awards of Excellence celebrating the best in the industry. The FSAA recognised the remarkable achievements of suppliers within the foodservice sector and we’re delighted to celebrate the success of our Platinum Partners who excelled in all categories. Please join us in congratulating the Countrywide FSAA winners; 🏆 Anchor Food Professionals - National Foodservice Supplier of the Year 🏆 Nestlé Professional - National Beverage Supplier of the Year 🏆 Envirochoice - National Tabletop/Packaging Supplier of the Year: 🏆 Patties Food Group for the Toppa - Innovation of the Year Congratulations to all finalists and winners! #FSAA #AwardsOfExcellence #FoodserviceDistributor #Finalists #ProudlyIndependent #FamilyOwnedBusinesses

Today is R U OK? Day. It’s an important reminder for all of us to check in on our friends and colleagues. It can start with a simple conversation – asking R U OK? - that can change a life. Learn more at ruok.org.au/hospitality . And InSeason has tailored health and wellbeing insights and advice to foster a safe and productive workplace for hospitality and food service businesses.

Congratulations to the Winners of the FSAA 2024 National Awards of Excellence! Last night, the Foodservice Suppliers Association Australia (FSAA) held their annual National Awards of Excellence celebrating the best in the industry. The FSAA recognised the remarkable achievements of distributors within the foodservice sector and we’re delighted to celebrate the success of so many Countrywide Members. And the Countrywide FSAA winners are…. 🏆 EWH Food Services - NSW Metropolitan 🏆 The Provedores - NSW Regional 🏆 Natures Cargo - VIC Regional 🏆 MOCO Food Services - QLD Metro 🏆 Max Stocks Food Service - QLD Regional 🏆 Galipo Foods - SA Metropolitan 🏆 Asian United Food Service - SA/NT Regional 🏆 Tasfresh - Tasmania We'd also like to make a special mention to MOCO Food Services on winning the 2024 National Distributor of the Year Award 👏👏 Congratulations to all the winners and the hard working family owned and operated Countrywide businesses across Australia. #FSAA #AwardsOfExcellence #FoodserviceDistributor #Finalists #ProudlyIndependent #FamilyOwnedBusinesses

Countrywide delegates are currently in the USA on an event-packed itinerary, attending the Frosty Acres Brands Summer Conference and exploring ideas & insights with several US strategic partners. The first stop on the tour was a workshop with our e-commerce strategic partner, Pepper in New York. There they reviewed the latest tech and explored opportunities for Countrywide before travelling to Atlanta to share ideas, innovation and insights with America's best independent food service cooperative and our strategic partner Frosty Acres Brands (FAB). The group was hosted by Bill Lewis , Frosty Acres Brands President/CEO along with key executives. This provided Countrywide Members with the opportunity to connect and spend time with American family-owned food service distributors. View a short video from the floor of the Frosty Acres conference in Atlanta, where Jeff Dhu , Countrywide CEO and Cameron Kenley , CEO Cadell Food Service and Countrywide Board Director talk with Bill Lewis, CEO Frosty Acres about how delegates are collaborating and sharing ideas on how to improve businesses and customer experience for independent food distributors. Next stop, Eugene, and then onto more partner meetings and learning opportunities in San Francisco. Check out the comments for photos.

We’re at Port Douglas with Members and Valued Suppliers wrapping up our Pulse24 event. It’s been a wonderful opportunity for us to all get together to hear an update on the business and plans ahead from our CEO Jeff Dhu , along with valuable insights from a wonderful lineup of keynote speakers, Ralph Anania , Andrew van Bark , Daniel Sih and Wayne Schwass . A big shout out to all our speakers and host Jim Wilson for the inspiring sessions, and all our Members and Valued Suppliers for traveling from across Australia to join us at the beautiful Sheraton Mirage. #PULSE24 #ProudlyIndependent #FoodService

It’s a difficult time for Australian foodservice businesses. But could Josh Niland’s ‘use everything’ ethos be the answer chefs are looking for? #FoodWaste #FoodService #BusinessCosts #CostOfBusiness #COL

Australians have a huge appetite for global flavours, but many aren’t familiar with ingredients closer to home. First Nations chef Jack Brown wants Australian businesses to embrace Indigenous flavours and ingredients.

Local and international experts weigh in on the opportunities and challenges of cultivated meat in Australia. #CultivatedMeat #CrueltyFree #Vow #MagicValley #Foodservice

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