SWA welcomes improvements to deposit return scheme
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has welcomed the improvements to the deposit return scheme (DRS) announced by Lorna Slater, the Scottish Government minister responsible for the scheme. The revised measures […]
MPK to convert 11 forecourt sites to Nisa
Nisa and MPK Garages have signed a deal that will see 11 forecourt sites join Nisa over the next three months. The 11 former Morrisons stores vary in size from […]
Mondelez launches limited-edition Cadbury Twirl Mint
Mondelez International has unveiled limited-edition Cadbury Twirl Mint (rsp 75p), which will be available from the end of April. Mint is one of the top five flavours for standard chocolate, […]
Brakes announces six-month price hold on 1,850 own-brand lines
Brakes is holding prices on 1,850 own-brand frozen and ambient products until October 2023. Paul Nieduszynski, chief commercial officer of Sysco in GB, said: “From tuna to tinned tomatoes and […]
Bestway vans division boosts customer numbers to 21000
Bestway has increased the number of customers it serves through its Vans Direct division from 20,000 to 21,000 in the past year. Bestway Vans Direct comprises two business units: Bestway […]
Sugro UK appoints Sue Hubber as business development manager
Sugro UK has appointed Sue Hubber as business development manager for the south. Hubber (pictured) joins the group from First Quality Foods, where she was commercial manager. Before that she […]
SWA welcomes delay of deposit return scheme until March 2024
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has welcomed the news that the deposit return scheme (DRS) for Scotland will be delayed until next spring. Originally due to take effect on 16 […]
Blockbuster of an on-pack promotion for Transform-A-Snack
To celebrate the launch of Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts in cinemas on 9 June 2023, Tayto has teamed up with the release for an on-pack promotion across its Golden […]
Booker boosts sales by 12%, driven by catering performance
Booker achieved like-for-like sales growth of 12% to £8.68 billion in the 52 weeks ended 25 February 2023. Excluding tobacco, total Booker sales growth was 18.4%. Profit figures were not […]
A thousand retailers to attend Bestway Retail Showcase
Bestway is to hold a new event – the Bestway Retail Showcase 2023 – at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre on 25 May 2023. Over 1,000 retailers will attend the Showcase […]
Country Range Group introduces American Cherry Pie
Country Range Group has introduced an American Cherry Pie, which is suitable for vegans. Available through the 11 independent wholesalers that make up the Country Range Group, the new product […]
£10 million TV campaign launched for Chocomel
FrieslandCampina has launched a three-month promotional campaign for Chocomel, the UK’s fastest growing premium milk drink (IRI). The activity kicks off with a TV advert designed to raise brand awareness and increase […]
