Food Grade Warehousing

Bowker’s strategically positioned BRCGS-accredited (formerly BRC), food-grade warehouses offer over 84,000 racked pallet locations combined with block stack and bulk food-grade storage facilities.

Locations across the UK
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New distribution centre opened in Thorne
Doncaster Distribution Centre & Warehouse

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Call today on 01772 628800 or email us at enquiries@bowkergroup.co.uk

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BRC-Certified, Food Grade Warehousing & Distribution

Bowker provides complete BRCGS-certified (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards), food-grade warehousing and logistics solutions for ambient food ingredients, packaging and finished goods. Our robust portfolio of longstanding customers includes some of the world's leading food manufacturers, distributors and retailers - a testament to our reputation and high service levels.

We efficiently deliver ingredients and packaging from our warehouse to the production line, and expertly store and distribute palletised finished goods across the UK and Europe.

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Why choose Bowker for BRCGS-accredited warehousing?

  • BRCGS-accredited storage
  • Organic warehousing
  • Order fulfilment
  • Pick & pack
  • Full stock visibility and KPI reporting
  • Racked & bulk storage solutions
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Get more with our added value services

As well as the warehousing and distribution of food grade goods, we offer our customers a range of value-added services including:

  • Pre-retail configuration
  • Sampling
  • Labelling
  • Twinning
  • Kitting
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Hull Distribution Centre & Warehouse

Hull Distribution Centre & Warehouse


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Knowsley Distribution Centre

Knowsley Distribution Centre


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Selby Distribution Centre

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Doncaster Distribution Centre & Warehouse

Doncaster Distribution Centre & Warehouse


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Our Food Grade Storage & Distribution Solutions across the UK

At Bowker, we offer fully-compliant, food-grade warehousing with the flexibility to provide bulk storage of raw materials through to a fully managed stock control and e-commerce fulfilment.

  • Contract & Co packing
  • Suitable for FMCG
  • Food & drink supply chain management
  • E-commerce
  • UK & International distribution
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Your goods, handled with care and experience

Goods are handled and stored using a combination of counterbalance reach and narrow-aisle Flexi forklift trucks operated by trained, experienced operators.

We also ensure full traceability and stock visibility throughout the logistics process and provide a range of bespoke management reports using industry leading technology.

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Sustainability

All 11 of our Distribution centre's are powered by renewable energy, including a significant investment in solar panels as well as MHE equipment powered by Lithium Ion batteries. Additionally, customers are now able to view and track CO2 emissions associated to Bowker’s warehousing and transport activities undertaken on their behalf (assisting with scope 3 emission reporting) all of which is available on the customer’s web portal.

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FAQ's

Yes, BRC (British Retail Consortium) rebranded to BRCGS to represent the broader focus on food grade storage internationally, not just retail focused.

We have multiple sites that are BRCGS accredited, offering different storage solutions. Contact enquiries@bowkergroup.co.uk to discuss your requirements now!

We train our staff beyond statuary requirements to ensure full compliance with safety regulations and industry standards, with our management have daily & weekly checks to ensure the warehouse staff are following the correct processes.

Our BRCGS estate mainly store ambient food products, ranging from raw materials to finished goods, ingredients to food packaging. If there are any requirements that fit outside those parameters, we would like to discuss further to see how we can operate a bespoke solution. Please contact us at enquiries@bowkergroup.co.uk.

In the UK alone, the sector is worth £104.4 billion.

Bowker specialise in multiple markets, Food-grade goods, hazardous & chemical goods as well as pharmaceuticals.

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Email us at enquiries@bowkergroup.co.uk, call us on 01772 628800 or complete our quick form.

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The British Retail Consortium set the standards globally for the production, storage, and distribution of food products.

Bowker is proud to be a member of some of the world’s leading industry associations and most recognised accreditations, a reflection of our standards and reputation.

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Selby Distribution Centre

01757 702303

Barlby Road
Selby
North Yorkshire
YO8 5DZ

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Hull Distribution Centre

01482 706557

Littlefair Road
Hull
HU9 5LP

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Doncaster Distribution Centre

01772 628800

Nimbus Park Thorne Doncaster DN8 4HT

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Latest News

Bowker’s Selby Distribution Centre retains BRCGS AA Accreditation

18 Jun 2025

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