Orchardlea Foods
Unit 2, Osprey Road, Exeter, EX2 7JG
Member Overview
Family‑Run Wholesale Food Supplier Championing South West Produce
Orchardlea Foods is a Devon‑based, family‑run wholesale food distributor, located on the Sowton Industrial Estate in Exeter, supplying chilled, frozen and ambient foods to the trade across Devon and the wider South West. With more than 25 years of experience, Orchardlea Foods has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability and exceptional local sourcing.
Established Wholesale Expertise
Operating from its Exeter base since the late 1990s, Orchardlea Foods has grown steadily as a trusted partner for independent food businesses. The business works exclusively with the trade, supplying village shops, farm shops, delicatessens, pubs, cafés, caterers and small supermarkets.
Orders are delivered across the South West using Orchardlea’s own fleet of refrigerated vans, ensuring product quality and dependable service from order to delivery
A Broad, Carefully Curated Product Range
Orchardlea Foods specialises in sourcing and distributing high‑quality food products, with a particular emphasis on the South West. The range includes:
- West Country and British cheeses
- Cooked meats, hams and charcuterie
- Handmade pies and pasties
- Sausages and bacon
- Deli items and olives
- Ambient and frozen products
Pre‑packing is carried out in‑house, allowing Orchardlea to supply products in retail‑ready packs or bulk, giving customers increased flexibility.
Strong Focus on Local Produce
Supporting and promoting local producers is central to Orchardlea Foods’ operation. The team works closely with an extensive network of local farms, cheesemakers and manufacturers, creating what they describe as one of the strongest local sourcing offers in the region.
This focus enables customers to champion South West produce on their shelves and menus without compromising on choice or consistency.
Orchardlea Deli & West Country Olives
In addition to distribution, Orchardlea has developed exclusive in‑house ranges, available only through the business:
- Orchardlea Deli – a growing range of deli pots, including sundried tomatoes, stuffed vine leaves and sweet piquante peppers
- West Country Olives – a sister brand producing premium olives blended with local ingredients, available in retail and bulk formats.These ranges allow Orchardlea to offer distinctive, value‑adding products to independent retailers.
Family Ownership & Trade Relationships
Orchardlea Foods remains a privately owned family business, with long‑standing relationships across both its customer base and supplier network. This structure allows the company to remain responsive, adaptable and service‑led, qualities that are particularly valued by independent food businesses.
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