Y international United Kingdom

Y international UK, which was founded in 2012, operates as a subsidiary of the retail giant, Lulu Group International. Y International UK is located in the UK and works with a wide range of businesses across the country. The firm exports mainly to Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Far East. The company is expected to export around 10 000 products to over 160 hypermarkets in those regions.

Y International achieved a turnover of €42.45 million in 2020 and employed 137 people.

The business also received the Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2017.

The firm offers a range of British products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery
• Savory Grocery
• Chilled & Fresh Food
• Frozen Food
• Dairy
• Personal Care

The firm distributes products from brands such as Walkers, Starbucks, Silverspoon, Nestle, Lipton and Tropicana. 

Its warehouse is located in Birmingham, a strategic location near the major international airports and harbours which enables the company to ship orders quickly. The new warehouse has a floor area of 124 000 square feet.

For 2020, Y International UK is looking for brands that provide products in the following categories:

• Frozen Food: desserts, ice cream, fish, seafood, starters, meat, cooking aid, snacking, drinks, ready-meals, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, drinks, salads, sandwiches, bread,seafood, ready-meals,etc. 
• Dairy: yoghurts, desserts, cheese, milk, cream, etc.

Additionally, Y International UK is sourcing for branded products in the frozen food category such as desserts, ice-cream, starters, ready-meals, etc, as well as organic pet food.