Carst & Walker (UK) Ltd is thrilled to announce that as of June 1, 2024, F R Benson & Partners has officially joined our company. This exciting collaboration brings valuable expertise and an extensive range of ingredients to our portfolio.

Richard Benson and Jo Englefield, esteemed members of the Benson team, are now part of Carst & Walker. Their deep industry knowledge and experience ensure a seamless transition and continued excellence in service.

Pictured above is Gavin Westley of Carst & Walker with the FR Benson team. From left to right: Gerald Schell, Richard Benson, Gavin Westley and Olga Kulyavets

F R Benson, renowned for nearly 60 years in the food ingredient sector, enriches our offerings with their focus on savoury ingredients, including dehydrates like vegetables and mushrooms, egg powders, fish powders, dairy powders and truffles, available in both conventional and organic forms. This merger enhances the depth of our ingredient range, particularly within the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Carst & Walker, established in 1934 and part of the Hobart Enterprises group, specialises in raw materials and ingredients for the food and associated industries. With offices and warehouses worldwide, we are committed to providing high-quality products and flexible delivery options.

The integration of F R Benson’s business into Carst & Walker means our customers will benefit from an even broader selection of ingredients and the convenience of a UK-based food-safe warehouse.

We look forward to serving our clients with an expanded product range and the continued support of our dedicated team:

Richard Benson: richard@frbenson.co.uk
Jo Englefield: jo@frbenson.co.uk
Olga Kulyavets: olga.kulyavet@carst.com
Gerald Schell: gerald.schell@hobartltd.com

We appreciate your patience during this transition and encourage you to reach out to your usual contacts for samples, information and orders. Thank you for your continued support as we embark on this exciting new chapter together.