National TV and radio campaign supports Rustlers
Kepak has launched a six-week national TV and radio campaign for Rustlers. The campaign positions Rustlers as the perfect meal solution for time-pressed cost-conscious consumers by challenging them to ‘Surprise […]
KBE Drinks announces arrival of Sapporo Premium Beer
KBE Drinks has introduced Sapporo Premium Beer (5% abv) in 650ml cans. The launch follows the signing of a three-year distribution agreement with Japanese giant Sapporo Breweries for its packaged […]
More wholesalers sign up to B2B Open Banking service
Four more wholesalers have signed up to b2b.store’s B2B Open Banking service. They are: Bristol-based Chapple & Jenkins; Chadd’s Foodsmiths of Bude in Cornwall; KC Foods of Douglas, Isle of […]
Four foodbanks receive SPAR Scotland vouchers
SPAR Scotland has donated a total of £1,000 to four foodbanks following a competition held on social media in January. Followers of SPAR Scotland on Facebook and Instagram were asked […]
Kitwave increases gross profit margin to 20%
Kitwave Group increased revenues from £380.7 million to £503.1 million in the 12 months ended 31 October 2022. Profit before tax rose from £2.1 million to £17.8 million, and gross […]
JJ Foodservice launches ‘Specialist Butchers’ campaign
JJ Foodservice has launched a ‘Specialist Butchers’ campaign to make Advance Order customers feel like they have their own personal butcher. “We work with specialist butchers who only cut the […]
New Campo Viejo campaign invites consumers to ‘Add Some Pasíon’
Pernod Ricard has unveiled a new campaign for Campo Viejo, the UK’s No.1 Spanish wine brand (Nielsen). The company is welcoming consumers into the modern Spanish way of life by […]
Hancocks to run Sweetest Day events throughout the year
Hancocks is running Sweetest Day events at all 14 of its depots throughout the year. The first will take place on 9 March from 8am to 8pm. Customers will be […]
Sysco puts Climate Stripes electric vehicle on the road
The first foodservice vehicle to carry the ‘Climate Stripes’ graphic has been introduced by Sysco. The Climate Stripes were created by Professor Ed Hawkins at the University of Reading and […]
Thomas Ridley Foodservice appoints Jon Matthews as sales director
Thomas Ridley Foodservice – acquired by Bidcorp earlier this year – has appointed Jon Matthews as sales director. Matthews (pictured) has 28 years of foodservice experience at Bidfood, where he […]
Achievers 2023 recognises Scotland’s top wholesalers and suppliers
Scotland’s top wholesalers and suppliers have been recognised and rewarded at the annual Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards. A record number of guests attended the Achievers gala dinner and awards presentation, […]
Appleby Westward opens its first Greggs franchise
Appleby Westward has opened its first Greggs franchise in one of its SPAR stores. The Greggs operation is a key feature of a £375,000 capital investment by Appleby Westward in […]
