Easenmyne Brief History

As one of the Channel Islands most long standing, family run businesses, Surcouf Ltd has built an unwavering trust with every single one of our clients.

1945- 2021

Origins and Growth

Starting in Jersey in 1945 at the end of the Second World War, from humble beginnings, brothers Clarrie and Arthur set up their food supply business by selling poultry and fresh eggs.

With the acquisition of a deep freeze depot soon after, the frozen foods market beckoned and with that, a deep rooted Jersey business success story begun. With their ethos in quality and reliability right from the start, the ‘Easenmyne’ brothers formed a family business which, by its very definition stands strong from the foundations of two men; in their own description, a business that was ‘his and mine’. Supplying the best brands and the finest fresh and frozen food produce means peace of mind and a recipe for success for local businesses. 

Surcouf Ltd has indeed moved with the times in terms of its operations, being one of the first to install a computerised system in the seventies and making acquisitions of suitable businesses to grow their own supply chain for the benefit of their clients.

2021-

JJ Fox Trading Ltd

Easenmyne Foodservice joined Fox in October 2021, bringing together two long-established, family-owned businesses with over 160 years of combined experience in serving the hospitality and retail sectors in the Channel Islands. Both companies share strong values, a deep understanding of the local market, and a commitment to exceptional service.

The acquisition further strengthened Fox’s position as a leading player in the region across key categories including FMCG, PPE, Catering Equipment, Coffee, Packaging, Hygiene, Crockery, and Glassware. Easenmyne brought to Fox a well-established foodservice and manufacturing capability, supplying hundreds of businesses — from independent cafés and boutique bars to major hotel groups and restaurants across Jersey.

Following the merger the business made a £2m investment in new services and equipment, as part of the plan to achieve an environmentally sustainable footprint for future generations.

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