Food and Drink Fulfilment Services

Airbox Fulfilment is a UK 3PL that fulfils food and drink orders with batch and lot tracking and FIFO/FEFO stock rotation, from 200,000 sq ft of operational space across Leighton Buzzard (UK) and Zoetermeer (EU). Airbox also distributes to 29 named retail accounts, including Boots, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Ocado and Holland and Barrett.

Trusted by ambitious food and drink brands

Airbox manages pick, pack and despatch for food and drink brands shipping D2C and into retail across the UK and Europe. We process over 450,000 D2C orders every month with a 99.9% pick accuracy rate. In food and drink, an error is not just an inconvenience. It is a brand problem.

Stock integrity built in

We operate with full batch and lot tracking, expiry date management and FIFO/FEFO stock rotation as standard. Inventory accuracy runs at 99.5% or above. Every pick is timestamped and attributed to an operative, with overhead cameras across all packing and despatch areas.

Fast, reliable despatch

Orders received before 8pm are despatched same day, Monday to Friday. Weekend fulfilment operates with a 5pm cut-off on Saturday and Sunday, with carrier collections in place both days. Goods-in turnaround is 24 to 48 hours. See our full service levels for every cut-off and turnaround time.

Retail distribution included

We distribute to 29 named retail accounts including Boots, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Ocado, Holland and Barrett and more. Retailer-specific routing, labelling and compliance is handled by our dedicated wholesale team.

UK and EU from one partner

Our sites in Leighton Buzzard, UK and Zoetermeer, Netherlands give you full coverage across UK and European markets. No need for multiple 3PL relationships as you scale internationally.

Food and drink fulfilment FAQs

Does Airbox manage batch numbers and expiry dates for food and drink?

Yes. Airbox runs full batch and lot tracking with FIFO/FEFO stock rotation, so shorter-dated stock is despatched first.

Can Airbox store temperature-sensitive food and drink?

Airbox provides temperature-monitored storage where a product requires it.

What are the despatch cut-off times for food and drink orders?

Airbox despatches orders received before 8pm the same day, Monday to Friday. At weekends the cut-off is 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Can Airbox supply food and drink brands to UK retailers?

Yes. Airbox distributes to 29 named retail accounts, including Boots, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Ocado and Holland and Barrett.

How accurate is Airbox with food and drink stock?

Airbox runs at 99.9% pick accuracy and 99.5% inventory accuracy. Every pick is timestamped and attributed to an operative, and overhead cameras cover packing and despatch areas.

Does Airbox charge peak surcharges?

No. Airbox has no peak surcharges. Peak capacity is three times standard D2C volume, and the operation runs 24/7 during peak.