At Foodbuy Group, we’re proud to be the UK’s largest group purchasing organisation (GPO), dedicated to helping our members get the best value from their procurement solutions. A GPO uses the collective buying power of its members to negotiate better prices, contracts, and terms, giving businesses access to high-quality goods and services at lower costs.
Our network of independent sub-sector specialists – EF Group, Regency Purchasing Group, and Equinoxe Solutions – simplify the food procurement process and support efficient supply chain management. With procurement outsourcing through a GPO or buying group, companies like yours can save time, reduce costs, and gain expert support, allowing you to focus on what you do best.
Explore our different GPOs below to find out which might be best suited to support your unique needs.
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EF Group is a leading choice if you’re searching for innovative procurement solutions in the hospitality, facilities management, education or healthcare industries. Since 2004, they’ve been dedicated to bringing value, efficiency, and quality to these industries, and particularly excel in care catering, offering innovative procurement solutions and menu management to over 3,000 care home partners. Their tech-driven approach ensures compliance and adaptability, making it easier for organisations to provide top-tier care.
EF Group’s Freshmarkets platform is one of the most flexible procurement systems available. It provides consolidated invoicing, fixed price lists, controlled spending, and a complete audit trail for transparency. With added features like advanced budget management and purchase order tools, Freshmarkets is designed to support procurement outsourcing and simplify the food procurement process. Whether it’s food, drink, cleaning supplies, or medical essentials, Freshmarkets has it covered.
Their CaterCloud solution leads the way in menu management and budget planning. Catering teams can access a live allergy and nutrition database, advanced menu management tools, and new meal plan consumption reporting features. This makes tracking and reporting on nutrition and allergen information easy, ensuring compliance with regulations and helping teams maintain high standards of care throughout the food procurement process.
EF Group’s approach to sourcing and supply chain management sets them apart. By leveraging their powerful procurement solutions, they help businesses focus on what matters most: providing exceptional service and care. With EF Group, you can confidently streamline operations, reduce costs, and meet changing needs.
Interested in working with EF Group? Get in touch below.
Regency Purchasing Group has a strong national presence in the hospitality and leisure sectors, supporting businesses of all sizes – from independent restaurants and hotels to large hospitality groups and multi-site operators. As part of our buying groups, Regency provides smart procurement solutions and operational support to help businesses stay competitive.
With the UK’s largest network of field-based procurement specialists, their experienced team makes sourcing and supply chain management easier and more cost-effective. Their approach empowers independent and family-owned businesses to compete with big national brands by leveraging strong supplier relationships and smart purchasing strategies. Their extensive regional coverage ensures that support is available across the UK.
They also offer powerful, market-leading purchasing, accounting, and allergen management technology that helps businesses manage their finances, meet compliance standards, and clearly see profitability. Their focus on procurement outsourcing means businesses can save time and resources to concentrate on what really matters – serving their customers.
What sets Regency apart is their wealth of experience – with over 65 years as owner-operators in the hospitality and leisure industries, they use their first-hand knowledge to share sourcing and supply chain management insights, best practices, and practical advice with their members. This helps businesses improve efficiency, boost sales, and create memorable customer experiences. Interested in working with Regency Purchasing Group? Get in touch below.
Equinoxe Solutions is all about helping catering and hospitality businesses save money on food and non-food purchases. As part of our buying groups, they offer a wide range of procurement solutions, from sourcing and supply chain management to e-procurement services and facilities management. Their goal is to streamline the supply chain, boost efficiency, and ensure businesses stay compliant – all tailored to each company’s unique needs.
Thanks to strong relationships with top national and local suppliers, Equinoxe Solutions negotiates the best procurement solutions and prices for its customers without the need to change suppliers. Whether it’s food and drink, catering equipment, or housekeeping products, they ensure businesses get the best deals across the board. With a portfolio that includes prestigious clients like Selfridges and ETM, they know the catering and hospitality industries inside and out. They understand how important every order is and work as a proactive partner to support their clients with procurement solutions. Their friendly and approachable expert team is always ready to consult, advise, and provide top-notch customer support.
Equinoxe Solutions goes beyond just helping businesses save costs; they consolidate all parts of the supply chain for seamless operations. Their expert-led team and deep industry knowledge make procurement outsourcing simple and effective. Whether you’re looking to optimise the food procurement process or improve sourcing and supply chain management, Equinoxe Solutions has you covered. Interested in working with Equinoxe Solutions? Get in touch below.
At Foodbuy, our group purchasing organisations (GPOs) are here to simplify, improve efficiency, and reduce procurement costs. EF Group, Regency Purchasing Group, and Equinoxe Solutions deliver tailored support to businesses in care, healthcare, education, hospitality, leisure, and facilities management as part of our buying groups.
Our GPOs bring unmatched expertise and a collaborative approach to procurement outsourcing. Whether you’re an independent operator, a family-run business, or a multi-site organisation, we work with you to negotiate better prices, streamline purchasing, and enhance your operations. By leveraging strong supplier relationships and cutting-edge technology, we can help you reduce costs, ensure compliance, and give you full control over your procurement process.
Together, our GPOs act as an extension of your team, offering industry insights, innovative systems, and expert advice. We simplify the complexities of procurement outsourcing so you can focus on delivering exceptional service and solutions to your customers.
If you’re looking to improve your sourcing and supply chain management, reduce costs, and stay ahead in a competitive market, our GPOs are here to help. Let us show you how collective purchasing power and expert support can transform the way you manage your business.
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