Ralph Davies International Ltd is proud to announce that we’ve achieved BRC AA Grade accreditation – the highest possible rating awarded under the British Retail Consortium’s Global Standard for Storage and Distribution.
This achievement reinforces our unwavering commitment to food safety, regulatory excellence, and providing our customers with the highest levels of confidence and service in the food ingredient supply chain.
What BRC AA Grade Really Means
For anyone operating in food manufacturing or supply chain management, the BRC Global Standard is a recognised benchmark for best practice. It evaluates how well a logistics provider manages food safety, quality, and legality across its operations.
The AA Grade is only awarded following an unannounced audit and reflects zero non-conformities, a rare and highly respected result in the logistics sector.
“We’ve always held ourselves to the highest operational standards,” says Mike Phillips, Managing Director. “But this AA Grade BRC accreditation is third-party proof that we’re not just saying it – we’re doing it, consistently and without compromise.”
A Team Effort Driven by Standards and Accountability
This accomplishment is the result of the entire team’s commitment to process, precision, and accountability. In particular, it recognises the leadership of our General Manager, Martin Keily, who steered the business through a rigorous audit process with focus, clarity, and professionalism.
From warehouse operations to vehicle hygiene protocols, every part of our business played a role in securing this result, a testament to the depth of training, systems, and attention to detail at Ralph Davies International Ltd.
More Than a Badge – It’s a Strategic Advantage
In a sector where food safety failures can lead to reputational and commercial damage, working with a BRC AA Grade logistics partner offers meaningful protection and peace of mind.
For our customers, it means:
- Full confidence in ingredient integrity from collection to delivery
- Transparent, audit-ready operations across warehouse and transport functions
- A reliable partner committed to continuous improvement and best practice
As supply chain directors and procurement leaders look to derisk their logistics network, working with an accredited specialist becomes a business advantage, not just a hygiene factor.
Reinforcing Our Food Ingredient Focus
At Ralph Davies International Ltd, we focus exclusively on food ingredients. From dry goods to liquid products, our warehousing and fleet are designed to meet the specific needs of food manufacturers and distributors.
The BRC AA accreditation aligns perfectly with our existing credentials, including:
- Specialist food-grade warehousing at our Banbury HQ
- BRC-compliant hygiene and handling protocols across all operations
- Upskilled driver and warehouse teams trained in food safety best practice
- Full traceability, real-time tracking, and quality control systems
Feedback from the auditor:
“Ralph Davies International Ltd is clearly embracing the BRC accreditation to its fullest extent. I am very impressed with the new Banbury site which hosts improved facilities and embodies the highest standards in food safety, traceability and integrity.”
Looking Ahead
This accreditation reflects where we are today, but we’re equally focused on where we’re going.
From ongoing investment in technology and upskilling to our expanding sustainability programme, we continue to raise the bar for what food ingredient logistics should look like.
“We’re proud of this achievement,” adds Mike, “but we see it as a starting point, not a finish line. The goal is always to go further – for our clients, our people, and the future of food logistics.”
Keep an eye on our LinkedIn page as we share more about what this milestone means in practice, including a behind-the-scenes look at the people who made it possible.
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