DRS in Scotland to be delayed until October 2025 ‘at the earliest’
The launch of Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) is to be delayed again – until at least October 2025 – with the aim of aligning it to a UK-wide scheme. […]
One million kWh of solar energy now powering Brakes’ Aylesford depot
Brakes has taken the next step in its ambitious plans to harness natural energy across its estate with a solar array at its Aylesford depot. The new 2,400 solar panel […]
Sugro UK announces member and supplier awards
Sugro UK announced its member and supplier awards at its annual conference and trade show in Liverpool. Youings Wholesale was named as the winner in the Retail Member of the […]
UWS Trade Show to include awards for retailers and suppliers
United Wholesale Scotland’s Trade Show 2023, which takes place on 15 August at The Crowne Plaza, Glasgow, will include an awards ceremony in the evening. Award categories include Best Licensed […]
Kellogg’s expands non-HFSS Coco Pops range with two new lines
Kellogg’s has expanded its Coco Pops range for the second time this year, with the introduction of Coco Pops Loops and Coco Pops Mega Pops. The latest additions have the […]
SWA trains more Wholesale Local Food Champions
Fourteen people from several Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) members have named a Wholesale Local Food Champion as part of the SWA’s recently launched training programme, an initiative funded and supported […]
Country Range adds new Signature collection to own-brand portfolio
Country Range Group has redesigned its own-brand portfolio and introduced a new premium tier of products under the Country Range Signature brand. The refresh of the range includes a new […]
New Coke Studio music programme includes on-pack promotion
Coca-Cola has unveiled its latest programme of immersive music experiences across the UK and Europe, via music platform Coke Studio. The initiative includes new tracks, an on-pack promotion with a […]
Blood Orange & Raspberry Crush joins Boost Juic’d range
Boost Drinks has expanded its 500ml Juic’d range with a new flavour – Blood Orange & Raspberry Crush – available in £1.09 price-marked cans. Orange is currently the fourth strongest […]
Harlech promotes Josie Swift to head of purchasing
Harlech Foodservice has promoted Josie Swift to head of purchasing. Swift (pictured) joined the wholesaler two years ago as a purchasing assistant. Within six months she was supply chain manager, […]
Direct Seafoods develops fishmongers with apprenticeship scheme
Bidfresh business Direct Seafoods is offering skills development for its new and more experienced fishmongers with a dedicated apprenticeship scheme. There are currently five students, across three Direct Seafoods sites, […]
James Hall & Co launches ‘£10K To Getaway’ SPAR promotion
James Hall & Co has launched a ‘£10K To Getaway’ promotion in SPAR stores in the North of England. Running until 28 June, the web-based game gives customers the option […]

