What is a victualiers?

A victualier is a person or entity engaged in the business of procuring, supplying, or selling food and provisions, especially in maritime contexts. Historically, victualiers were responsible for supplying ships with necessary food and supplies for long voyages. The term can also refer to individuals who prepare or serve meals, particularly in a military or naval setting. Today, it may be used more broadly to denote suppliers in the food industry.