30 581
Employees worldwide
As at June 30 2026 (+2% vs prior year)
418 153
Training hours completed
F2026 (-3% vs prior year)
R77,1m
Community investment
R35,4m donations + R41,7m sponsorships
26%
Female workforce
Group-wide representation
People pillar
With more than 31 000+ employees across the globe, our people set Bidcorp apart.
Our global headcount has grown to over 31 109 — a reflection of the group's sustained growth over three decades. Our people are the driving force behind our strategy. It is their skills, dedication, and energy that create the value we bring to our customers and partners every day.
We are committed to creating a safe and healthy work environment in which employee wellness is prioritised through robust health and safety standards, access to support programmes, and initiatives that promote mental and physical wellbeing. By supporting and empowering our teams, we are building a motivated, agile workforce — always ready to achieve our strategic ambitions.
Health and Safety Safety first, second, and third
Protecting health and safety is essential to both our sustainability goals and the way we operate every day. We place health and safety at the heart of our sustainability strategy and our drive towards operational excellence.
The group monitors a range of key safety indicators. Targeted interventions are implemented to reduce workplace incidents, and comprehensive vehicle management systems aim to reduce road traffic incidents, further strengthening the group's safety culture.
Protecting the wellbeing of our employees is fundamental to our culture and operations. We continually invest in programmes that support physical health, mental wellbeing, and workplace safety while fostering environments in which employees feel supported both professionally and personally.
Diversity and Inclusion Strength in diversity
Bidcorp places a premium on diversity and strives to provide an inclusive environment in which all people feel valued regardless of their race, gender, identity, or disabilities. Women make up 26% of our overall workforce and 25% of top management — reflecting our belief in the value of diverse leadership.
Our board has set a target of 30% female representation across the group and all roles. An aspirational target of 50% female representation at board level has been established and achieved. Bidfood UK's annual gender pay gap report shows a mean gap of −4,29%, meaning women are paid more than men on average in those operations.
Our European companies are preparing to report gender pay gaps in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive and CSRD. Bidfood Belgium was the main sponsor of the Lady Chef of the Year contest in October 2024, demonstrating continued support for the advancement of women in the foodservice industry. Bidfood New Zealand actively supported female truck drivers in transitioning to delivery roles.
Training and Development Building skills for the future
Bidcorp invests substantially in training and development. This reflects significant, ongoing investment in employee development across all geographies.
New Zealand
Bidfood Cadets Programme
The new Bidfood Cadets programme gives existing employees the opportunity to gain experience across different roles, functions, and locations within the business — broadening their understanding of the organisation and building the versatile skills needed for future career progression and leadership opportunities.
United Kingdom
Aspiring Managers Academy graduates first cohort
Bidfood UK's Aspiring Managers Academy saw its first cohort graduate this year, equipped with core management capabilities through workshops, masterclasses, and practical learning experiences. The business also further strengthened cybersecurity awareness through mandatory online learning programmes.
Netherlands
Sustainability ambassadors embed change
Bidfood Netherlands has appointed internal sustainability ambassadors at each branch to drive engagement and translate the company's sustainability strategy into practical, tangible initiatives that deliver value for suppliers, colleagues, and customers.
Community Building relationships, serving communities
Bidcorp invests significantly in community programmes, through both donations and continued sponsorship support. Each business focuses its giving on causes relevant to its local community — particularly food and feeding initiatives that benefit children and the elderly.
United Kingdom
FareShare — Three million meals
Since 2016, Bidfood UK has donated 1 300 tonnes of food to FareShare — the equivalent of more than three million meals. Bidfood UK remains a notable contributor to the FareShare network, which distributes food through over 900 charities, providing more than 400 000 meals a year.
South Africa
Rally to Read and YES employment
Bidfood South Africa is the sole funder of Rally to Read, improving rural literacy in KwaZulu-Natal since 1998. Through the presidential YES scheme, 201 interns were enrolled over six cohorts — 98 transitioned to formal employment, far exceeding programme averages.
Group-wide
Bidfood for Ukraine — R20 million in three years
Various Bidcorp companies donated more than R20 million in food supplies to Ukraine over three years. UK, Italy, New Zealand, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, and Portugal operations have contributed sizeable donations benefiting soldiers, support units, and the homeless.
ESG
Our ESG story
How Bidcorp embeds People, Product, Planet, and Principles sustainability across 31 countries of operation.
ESG
Product
Food safety, sustainable packaging, ethical sourcing, and carbon footprinting across our product range.
ESG
Planet
Our decarbonisation journey, renewable energy investments, and steps we are taking to reduce Bidcorp's environmental footprint.