In a joint statement, both companies indicated they have worked on putting the deal together over a long period: 'Both businesses have, for some time, recognised their complementary skills within the areas of procurement, technical and customer relationship management. Their joint extensive product knowledge, experience and proven track record of innovative thinking provides a considerable platform on which to build the grape category, improve quality and achieve the corporate aims and objectives within Sainsbury's.' The deal brings together two of the largest supermarket suppliers and category managers in the UK. Redbridge is also a market leader in wholesale nation-wide and catering supply. Chingford supplies top-fruit, grape and stone fruit all year round.

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