Carol Welch steps down as CEO of AF Blakemore
Carol Welch (pictured) has stepped down as CEO of AF Blakemore. No reason has been given for her departure. A statement for the wholesaler and retailer said: “We can confirm […]
Kitwave acquires First Choice Foodservice
Kitwave Wholesale Group has First Choice Foodservice. The business dates back to the 1960s when it was founded by Eddie Ainger, Arthur Taylor and Graham Ainger and sold household products. […]
Juul Labs launches new JUUL2 Starter Kit with upgraded device
Juul Labs UK has introduced a new JUUL2 Starter Kit, with an upgraded USB-C device, longer battery life, reduced packaging, and four flavoured pods. The new JUUL2 Starter Kit, which […]
Sysco GB launches One Planet One Table product sustainability information service
Sysco GB has launched ‘One Planet One Table’, a new service designed to help foodservice operators make menu decisions supported by third-party sustainability certifications. Developed in partnership with Quantis, a […]
Caterforce adds premium breads and cakes to Chefs’ Selections Premium Collection
Caterforce is expanding its Chefs’ Selections Premium Collection with a new range of cakes and premium breads. Available now are four new cakes: • Spiced Pear & Caramel Cheesecake • […]
James Hall & Co Beat the Trails to raise over £17,000 for Marie Curie
Members of Team SPAR who Beat the Trails for Marie Curie along Hadrian’s Wall have raised £17,410 for Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end-of-life care charity. More than 60 people […]
David Cooke pledges to refocus Unitas on unlocking greater value for all
Unitas COO David Cooke, who replaces John Kinney as CEO on 1 January, has pledged to refocus the group on areas where it an unlock greater value for all. Using […]
Caramelised Red Onion Sausages join Signature by Country Range portfolio
Country Range Group has added Pork & Caramelised Red Onion Sausages to its Signature by Country Range portfolio. The new product joins Signature Pork and Cumberland variants that were launched […]
Tayto announces its Golden Wonder Christmas line-up
Tayto Group has announced its Golden Wonder limited-edition Christmas line-up. The company is aiming to help retailers capitalise on the festive opportunity with a trio of seasonal favourites: Turkey & […]
STG changes 8mg SKUs to 10mg in XQS nicotine pouch range
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK (STG) has changed the 8mg SKUs to 10mg in its XQS nicotine pouch range. The transition to 10mg has been prompted by consumer demand, which clearly […]
Unitas confirms that David Cooke is to replace John Kinney as CEO
Unitas has confirmed that chief executive John Kinney is to step down from the role to become chairman, with COO David Cooke succeeding him from 1 January 2027. Kinney will […]
‘A clear plan and continued investment for SPAR Scotland’ – Colin McLean
Despite a highly challenging marketplace, SPAR Scotland is outperforming its competitors on several metrics. It is also building on its Scottishness and focusing on driving profitable growth. Those were key […]
