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1998
Founding
CC was founded by James Stevens from his bedroom in Ely.
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1998-2003
Our first warehouse
CC rented warehouse space on Lancaster Way Business Park.
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2003-2012
Second warehouse
We moved to Unit 59 Lancaster Way. 6000 sq.ft (557 sq.m). 300 pallet capacity.
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2009
Informed-Sport accreditation
CC becomes the first UK ingredient supplier to gain Informed-Sport site accreditation.
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May 2012
First exhibition
CC exhibits at Vitafoods Europe for the first time.
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2012
Ely Standard Business awards 2012
CC's first business award win!
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2012-2015
CC moves to a larger space
Moved to Unit 78 Lancaster Way, 36,000 sq.ft. (3344.5 sq.m). Approx 20 staff and 3000 pallet spaces.
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2013
Another award
Small business of the year 2013.
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2015
International Track 200 award
Ranked on The Sunday Times International Track 200 for the first time.
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May 2015
Headquarters and warehouse expansion
CC moved to Unit 203 Lancaster Way, 100,000 sq.ft (9290 sq.m), 80,000 sq.ft warehouse, 10,000 pallet spaces. The warehouse features an ISO Class 8 cleanrooms and sampling area.
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August 2015
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust
Started charity partnership with Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT).
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2016
Expansion into Europe
We expanded into Europe with offices open in France, Spain and Sweden.
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2017
Further expansion
Further European expansion into Hungary, Poland and Italy.
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Jan 2018
Accreditation
Received 1 Star Best Companies accreditation.
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July 2018
New acquisition
We acquired ingredient business Earth Circle Organics LLC to form new CC US division, Earth Circle Ingredients.
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2018
Gold accreditation
Received Best Employers of the Eastern Region gold accreditation.
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2018
£20k for 20 years ACT
Cambridge Commodities raised over double the target. 20k for 20 years ACT £51,272.24.
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Sep 2018
Ely Tigers
Cambridge Commodities sponsor its local rugby club, Ely Tigers.
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2019
International Track 200 accreditation
Our fifth time in The Sunday Times International Track 200.
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Feb 2020
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust
We raise an incredible £107,000 for Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT).
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Feb 2020
Cambridgeshire Limited
Cambridge Commodities is listed in the Cambridgeshire Limited Top 100 companies.
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Apr 2020
Second acquisition in US
We acquired US-based ingredient supplier, Ultimate Superfoods, further expanding our service and offering in the states.
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Feb 2021
International Track 200 Accreditation
It’s our sixth time being ranked in The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table.
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Mar 2021
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust
Despite the pandemic, we managed to raise an amazing £76,385.12 for ACT.
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Jun 2021
Friend of the Sea
Cambridge Commodities becomes a member of Friend of the Sea.
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Jun 2021
Branded Lorry
Our first branded lorry takes to the roads.
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Aug 2021
Armed Forces and Veterans
Cambridge Commodities sponsor the Ely Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club.
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Nov 2021
Cambridgeshire Limited
We are included in the Cambridgeshire Limited top 100 companies by turnover as well as one of the top 50 most profitable in the region.
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Dec 2021
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust
We continue our fundraising efforts for ACT to reach a phenomenal £67,000 for the charity.
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Mar 2022
GMP+ Certified
Cambridge Commodities is GMP+ certified adding another accreditation to its portfolio.
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May 2022
BRC Audit
We pass our first unannounced BRC audit meaning we achieve the highest grade of AA+.
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Jun 2022
Cambridge Regenerative
Our US team launch Cambridge Regenerative, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.