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For years, Arapina has been known for handcrafted plant-based pastries that never compromise on flavour, texture, or creativity. From flaky croissants to indulgent cakes, our products have built a loyal following among customers who expect more from vegan and gluten-free baking.
Now, we’re taking that same artisan quality to a much bigger stage.
With the opening of our brand-new Central Production Unit (CPU) and the achievement of SALSA accreditation, Arapina is officially ready for the next chapter – becoming one of the UK’s most trusted wholesale partners for premium plant-based pastries.
And not just any wholesale partner; we are proud to be the only vegan and SALSA-accredited pastry production facility of its kind in the UK.
What SALSA certification really means
In the world of food manufacturing and wholesale supply, SALSA accreditation is more than a badge. It’s a signal to buyers that a producer operates to rigorous food safety and operational standards that meet the expectations of national retailers, hospitality groups, coffee chains, and distributors.
For wholesale buyers, it represents confidence.
- Confidence that products are consistently produced
- Confidence that food safety systems are robust.
- Confidence that supplier processes can withstand growth, audits, and operational scrutiny.
For Arapina, achieving SALSA accreditation validates something we’ve always believed: artisan baking and operational excellence can – and should – coexist.
Scaling without sacrificing craft
One of the biggest concerns for wholesale partners is consistency at scale. Can a supplier maintain quality when production volumes increase? Will handcrafted products lose their identity once they move into larger distribution channels?
At Arapina, the answer is simple: absolutely not.
Our new CPU has been designed specifically to preserve the handmade quality that defines our brand while allowing us to scale responsibly. Every pastry still reflects the same attention to detail, premium ingredients, and product innovation that customers experience in our bakery.
The difference now is that we can deliver that experience reliably and efficiently across a much larger footprint.
Whether it’s a boutique hotel breakfast offering, a luxury food hall counter, a nationwide coffee chain, or a regional distributor looking to expand its plant-based portfolio, our production capabilities are now built to support meaningful growth partnerships.
Why this matters for wholesale buyers
Today’s consumers expect more transparency, better ingredients, and safer food systems than ever before. That expectation extends directly to the businesses serving them.
When a wholesale partner works with Arapina, they are not simply purchasing pastries. They are protecting their own brand reputation through a secure and traceable supply chain.
Our SALSA-accredited systems include:
- Comprehensive HACCP procedures
- Full ingredient traceability
- Robust hazard controls
- Structured operational processes
- Clear chain-of-custody documentation
- High standards of hygiene and production monitoring
In practical terms, this means our partners can scale their own offerings with confidence, knowing every stage of production has been carefully managed and documented.
For larger operators especially, this level of accountability is essential.
Plant-based demand is growing – fast
The market for premium vegan and free-from products is no longer niche. Hotels, cafés, retailers, and food service operators are actively looking for suppliers that can deliver high-quality plant-based options without compromise.
But finding a supplier that combines:
- exceptional artisan quality,
- operational scalability,
- strict food safety compliance,
- and specialist vegan expertise
is still surprisingly rare. That’s exactly where Arapina’s new CPU changes the conversation.
As the UK’s only vegan and SALSA-accredited facility in this category, we occupy a unique position in the market – bridging the gap between artisan bakery craftsmanship and large-scale wholesale readiness.
Built for the future of food
This milestone is not just about opening a new facility. It’s about building the infrastructure for the future of modern bakery supply.
- A future where plant-based products are not an afterthought.
- A future where free-from pastries can compete on quality, not just dietary necessity.
- A future where wholesale buyers no longer have to choose between artisan standards and operational reliability.
At Arapina, we believe the future of food should be innovative, inclusive, and uncompromising.
Our new Central Production Unit is proof that this future is already here.
Looking ahead
As we expand our wholesale partnerships across the UK, we remain committed to the principles that built Arapina from the beginning: creativity, craftsmanship, integrity, and exceptional taste.
The scale may be growing. The standards may be higher than ever. But the philosophy remains exactly the same.
Handmade quality. Plant-based innovation. Trusted production.
Now backed by SALSA accreditation and built for the big league.
