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ADES African-Caribbean Foods Cash and Carry is surely a soaring business to watch out for. Little wonder the London Stock Exchange awarded it as one of the 1000 companies to inspire Britain, and named it one of UK's most exciting and dynamic small and medium-sized enterprises. Ades Limited was selected from a group of more than 4.5 million UK companies.

The sprawling business opened its new store on Nathan Way, Thamesmead on Friday, 11th July 2014. The opening attracted a large number of well wishers, African businesses owners and shoppers. In attendance were the Leader of Royal Borough of Greenwich, Councillor Denise Hyland, Deputy Mayor for Business and Enterprise, City Hall, Mr Kit Malthouse, the Divisional Borough Commander, Royal Borough of Greenwich, Helen Millichap, Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria High Commission, Mr Adelemi, Commercial Attaché, Jamaican High Commission, Mr Lawrence Jones, Head of Trade and Investment, Ghanaian High Commission, Mr Koffi Addo, Pastor Godday Okosun of RCCG Goodnews Haven, Mr Femi Okutubo of Trumpet Newspapers, Mr Niyi Olaleye of Tasty African Restaurants, the crew of Events TV on Ben Television and a house full of press men. The MC for the occasion was the motivational speaker, Mr Dayo Olomu.

The brain behind Ades Cash and Carry is the enterprising and humble business man, Mr Michael Adedipe. The business was established in 2004 and has been trading in the Royal borough of Greenwich since then. Ades Cash and Carry is one of the largest specialist wholesales in South East London with over 4,000 products on display. They store major brands of African and Caribbean food products, cosmetics, party wares, cooking utensils and many more household products. Their customers range from individuals to businesses based locally, nationally and internationally. They are known to provide their customers with good quality products at unbeatable prices. They are the one stop shop for African and Caribbean food and drinks.