About Us

 Established in 1971, Southern Oil Products original business was confined to packing and processing Edible Oil Products from premises in Runcorn (Cheshire).

Their Khanum and Khyber brands of Ghee quickly established a reputation for quality and became dominant in the Asian market whilst S.O.P. Vegetable Oils were readily accepted in both the Asian and Oriental Catering Trade.

Whilst the business was successful, the opportunity for expansion into Oriental and Asian Foods was realised and, in 2002, Lesley Campbell joined the company as Managing Director.

Lesley was previously Buying Director of B.E. International Foods Ltd, the largest importer and distributor of Asian and Oriental Foods in the U.K. and had been with them for over twenty years. 

She brought a wealth of experience and contacts to the company and very quickly put together a team of highly experienced and professional people, many of whom had worked with her for many years.

In order to more clearly represent its future development the company changed its name in 2002 to S.O.P. International Limited.

The company has recently moved to new offices and warehouse complex and with these larger premises, an experienced, energetic and committed team together with the support and financial backing of the founding family of B.E. International Foods Ltd, it is set for rapid but planned expansion.