The Company

Martin Mathew & Co Ltd was founded over 50 years ago by James Donnelly

The company traded predominantly in wholesale canned meats in the early years before expanding into a wider range of ambient foods. The company grew steadily, establishing a generic range under the main brand "Riverdene".

The company began importing during the early 1980's, mainly Italian tomato products then progressing to other Italian products such as pasta, pulses, vegetables & fruits. It was good commercial sense to look into other markets in Europe, such as Spain, Greece, Turkey, thereafter the Far-East and worldwide. We now operate in over 25 countries.

Originally based in Enfield, Middlesex, the head office moved in 1996 to Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. The company then subsequently moved into bigger offices in the county town of Hertford in May 2011.

We have National Sales Account Managers situated throughout the country to provide regional customer service.

Martin Mathew & Co are very aware of the changing market conditions, understanding that we need to react to these changes and the customers' demands.

We are keen to establish long-term trading partnerships with customers & suppliers alike, and are pleased to be associated with Blue Chip companies at home and abroad.

We strive to provide high quality products with a flexible and responsive service. With our quality focus, all our factories and premises are audited and only the approved are on our supplier list. In addition we are BRC accredited (Higher Level) and of course dealing with BRC-approved packers abroad strengthens our control over all aspect of quality management.