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Oakland International winner at The Grocer Gold Awards

Celebrations all round as Oakland Distribution, a subsidiary of multi temperature supply chain specialist Oakland International, and The Dairy Trader, have won the prestigious Business Initiative of the Year award at this year’s The Grocer Gold Awards 2011, held at the Guildhall in London on Wednesday 15^th June.

Other winners on the night included Asda taking the title of Britain’s Favourite Supermarket, Tesco the Online Retailer of the Year, Morrisons the Employer of the Year and Sainsbury’s taking the title of Grocer 33 Availability Award.

The Dairy Trader Consolidation Scheme won with their unique, independent consolidation service, set up by Oakland Distribution, supplying wholesale, cash and carry and food manufacturers with catering products across the dairy range. A bespoke service, it is the only dairy consolidation scheme to offer fresh cream and milk to the whole of mainland UK.

Oakland International MD, Dean Attwell, stated: “We are all absolutely delighted for The Dairy Trader and the whole Oakland Distribution team, along with the entire Oakland family, for winning such a prestigious and highly regarded and recognised Grocer Gold Award.”

The awards, recognising the best of the best in grocery retail for service, initiative and commitment, is held in high regard by all within the industry.

The Dairy Trader’s Director, Rob Cross, stated: “For a young business such as ours to win probably the industry’s biggest award is amazing, and recognizes the gap in the market we have filled. Our customers have trusted our business model, and our suppliers have seen the potential and have been incredibly supportive of our aims. Oakland Distribution and The Dairy Trader have formed a fantastic partnership, bringing together two skill sets which have allowed us to be creative and flexible in our approach. We are chuffed to bits with this award!”

Issued: 20/06/2011