The Distributors expand their Local Service Network

Media Release
2 July 2018
The Distributors are pleased to announce the expansion of their local service network with Craven Foods joining the Group. Craven Foods is The Distributors Member for Bunbury, Western Australia.
Craven Foods commenced in June 1987 and the current owners Douglas Mateljan and Kym Burke secured the business in 2000. The business since then has expanded to become a Total Food Service Wholesaler out of Bunbury in the South-West Region of Western Australia.
Douglas Mateljan, Owner of Craven Foods said, “We are thrilled to join The Distributors group and the further opportunities it presents for us and for our local customers.”
“Craven Foods started as a seafood wholesaler only and today we are a Total Food Service Wholesaler ranging over 4,500 product lines. It is an exciting time and with The Distributors, we can confidently look to expand our Market beyond Food Service.”
George Tsapoutas General Manager of The Distributors said, “Craven Foods – The Distributors Bunbury is the group’s 35th locally owned warehouse and our 3rd member in Western Australia allowing greater national reach and faster local service for this region. We welcome Doug and his Team to The Distributors and look forward to working with Craven Foods moving forward.”
Craven Foods is located at 16 Denning Road, Bunbury WA 6230 and open Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm. Call (08) 9720 4444 or visit www.cravenfoods.com.au 
About The Distributors
The Distributors are Australia’s leading National Independent Wholesaler Distributors to petrol & convenience, corner stores, pharmacy, newsagents, schools and the route market and specialise in confectionery, beverages, snacks, grocery and customer service. Operating 35 locally owned warehouses nationally, The Distributors provide National Coverage with Award Winning Localised Service. The Distributors continue to be awarded for the highest level of service unmatched in the industry: AACS Distributor of the Year 2015, 2016, 2017; Caltex Supply Chain Supplier of the Year 2015/ 2016; New Sunrise Distributor of the Year 2017; UCB Stores Wholesaler/ Distributor of the Year 2016 and 2017. www.the-distributors.com.au
For more information
Craven Foods – Leah Jones
confectionery@cravenfoods.com.au
www.cravenfoods.com.au
The Distributors – Shanie Stern
Shanie.Stern@the-distributors.com.au
www.the-distributors.com.au