We are excited to announce that SMS Food has officially joined CEDA (the Catering Equipment Distributors Association) as a Silver Partner.
This new partnership marks an exciting chapter for SMS Food. Since 1979, we have been dedicated to supplying machines and spare parts to butchers, delis, and food businesses across the UK. Joining CEDA is a demonstration of our commitment to great service and quality, with the organisation representing some of the top companies in our industry.
According to Catering Insight UK, CEDA members collectively generate over £500 million in turnover, highlighting the association’s scale and influence in the catering equipment industry.
What is CEDA?
CEDA is a leading association which is committed to bringing together the most trusted names in UK foodservice. Its membership includes over 100 businesses across a wide range of sectors, all committed to maintaining high levels of expertise and ethics in the UK catering and food equipment industry.
Every member of CEDA is held to a code of practice, ensuring companies are properly regulated, consistently meet clear guidelines and uphold high standards of service throughout their membership. This gives clients and customers confidence that they are working with companies that are part of a trusted, monitored community.
By becoming a Silver Partner, SMS Food is now aligned with some of the best suppliers in the sector. This partnership reflects our dedication not only to supplying top-quality equipment and services but also to upholding the values that CEDA represents. These steps allow for further collaboration with other distributors and service providers, enriching the knowledge and support we are able to provide our customers.
What This Means for Our Customers
Our new position as a Silver partner of the CEDA group represents more than just status, but also reflects the trust and rapport we have built with our customers. Crucially, this partnership gives you access to expert support and industry insights when it matters most, giving you total confidence in your equipment decisions.
Below are some key statements that demonstrate the benefits of our new union:
- You get access to expert-led technical support and industry-leading advice, ensuring you have the right facts to make confident machinery choices.
- We ensure our business is at the forefront of sector knowledge, regulatory updates, and equipment developments.
- You can trust that when you buy from SMS Food, you are dealing with a dependable and recognised supplier.
- Our new partnership with CEDA opens up new growth opportunities across the industry, enabling us to collaborate on bespoke solutions that directly address your specific challenges.
- We can now access CEDA’s collective knowledge in the sector and pass it on to you, ensuring that the equipment you buy is fit for purpose in the long run. We can better assess your specific needs, ensuring the machinery you buy is perfectly matched to your operational requirements.
A Message from our Director
Our Director at SMS Food, Saqib Aslam, has shared his thoughts on what becoming a CEDA Silver Partner means for the company:
“Becoming a Silver Partner of CEDA represents an important step in strengthening our connection with the catering equipment community,” said Saqib Aslam. “With operators under increasing pressure to balance performance and cost, our focus is on delivering dependable equipment and expert servicing. Through our CEDA partnership, we pledge to work closely with members to help businesses operate more efficiently and with greater confidence, while continuing to raise standards across the sector.”
This partnership reinforces our commitment to being an active part of the wider hospitality sector and aligns with our ethos of exceptional service, quality, and professionalism.
A New Chapter for SMS Food
At SMS Food, we understand that having the right equipment is only one part of what keeps operations running properly for busy butchers, delis, and food businesses across the UK. Efficiency and dedicated support are just as important.
By combining our range of products and services with the insights and collaboration from our CEDA membership, we’re helping your food business operate more efficiently, reduce waste, and thrive in an increasingly competitive industry.
Our range of equipment spans from industrial bandsaws, mincers, and sausage fillers to vacuum packers and tray sealers. We also offer weighing scales, sharpeners, and even used machines, so every business, large or small, can find the right services for their needs.
Our team also provides expert maintenance and support, ensuring operations remain smooth and your business continues without disruption.
Our Commitment to the Future
The food industry and independent businesses are facing several emerging challenges, including labour shortages and rising energy costs. Efficiency is becoming increasingly important. The machinery we supply plays an important role in helping businesses protect their profits and interests.
Joining CEDA allows us to serve you better and stay ahead of the curve.
We’re looking forward to attending upcoming CEDA events, collaborating with other members, and contributing to the conversations that can help improve the future of our sector.
The Next Steps
As we combine with the CEDA community, our mission remains unchanged, which is to provide professional businesses with the reliable machinery and spare parts they need to succeed. Whether you are looking for the latest processing equipment or a spare part, SMS Food is here to help.
A Note of Thanks
We want to take this opportunity to thank the team at CEDA for welcoming us into the community as an active partner.
We also want to thank our customers. It is the trust in our machinery and services that has allowed us to grow to the point where we are now among the best in the UK foodservice industry.