It will alleviate dry hair and scalp conditions and is one of the safest and purest of oils that can be trusted for use on delicate, dry, parched and sensitive skins. We’re generally looking to expand in the areas where we are currently strong, but occasionally items come through from other countries with the potential to be exciting additional sales opportunities, like balsamic vinegar from Italy. The split between the major multiples and the wholesalers and smaller retail outlets is 2:1 in favour of the independent wholesalers and retailers, but the multiple business’s contribution has grown over 50% since January 2008. The planned strikes involve CWU members in different areas of our organisation, with each area taking strike action on different days.

Much of our growth is driven by a combination of strong new products, the recognition by the multiples that KTC is an excellent supplier and partner, and the hard work of our first class sales staff, backed up by the flexibility of our set up to give people what they want, when they want it.Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission is strictly prohibited. Originally a partnership operating as Khera Trading Co, it became a limited company and the name changed to include the “edibles” for impact, in 1979. Fabulous for moisturising he skin (I add it to my regular lotion), conditioning he hair (I use it in my spray bottle with some water), and cooking. I’m delighted to see the increasing shelf space afforded to us by the multiples for these new KTC lines.

Also a nurse told me that Olive Oil isn't considered good for softening ear wax anymore and that Almond oil is much better which in my experience it is! I’d like to see us continue to use our vegetable oils and fats as our bread and butter – forgive the pun!

For instance using KTC Almond Oil in your hair can help rehydrate, maintain hair colour and stimulate hair growth. while expanding further in the exciting arena of “New Continental Foods” and bringing in more profits from both areas.

Our products are made all over the world, but we process ghee (vegetable and butter), cream coconut, coconut flour, margarine, shortenings and syrups and pack pulses, beans, rice, cereals and spices here in the UK. We are well represented in the Ethnic sector and have specialist operators in foodservice, bakery and ingredients, as well as sales agents helping us across the board. KTC serves the whole spectrum of the UK and export food trade including the major multiples, the major wholesale groups and food manufacturers and processors supplying foodservice and retail.KTC has had a busy last few months: significant new business wins on both the retail and foodservice fronts and the introduction of a number of new speciality products and recipe ingredients have gone hand in hand with KTC’s retail products’ increasing popularity with adventurous Brit consumers.

Yes, we would like to hear from any importer or exporter who wishes to enter the UK market with a saleable product. GT – Of your retail products, what proportion of sales is retailer private label and what proportion is branded?This cold-pressed oil is freshly crafted from the coconut flesh and is free from hydrogenation, deodorizing, or refinement defining its purity. Almonds, as well as the oil pressed from them, were well known in Greece, Italy and Egypt long before the Christian era and respected in Ayurvedic tradition where it is known as Badam Rogan. We employ a local transport concern to help with the current explosion of interest, but still handle 30% of distribution ourselves.