J. Canning Ltd is a family company. it was founded in 1894 by Joseph Canning, who began by selling bread and baked goods from a street stall.
it now sells a huge range of food goods to restaurants, shops and hotels. Its unique selling proposition is that it sources food locally and therefore has a lower impact on the environment than its competitors
it employs over 2,500 people and has 3 offices in the UK, including its head office in Birmingham.
85% of its business is in the UK, while 15% is in northern European markets, such as Denmark and the Netherlands.
The company has expanded since it started, but it is still run by the Canning family
It tries to get products from all over the world.
All of its business is in Europe.
it has been sold several times since it began