Bidfood to open new depots in Glasgow and Bedfordshire

Bidfood to open new depots in Glasgow and Bedfordshire

Date: January 11, 2023Leave a comment

Bidfood is to open two new depots in 2023 as part of a wider plan to strengthen its existing 24-strong depot network and offer customers a truly local service. The […]

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Winners of the 2022 CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards announced

Winners of the 2022 CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards announced

Date: January 10, 2023Leave a comment

Cash & Carry Management, in partnership with the Craft Guild of Chefs, has announced the winners of the 2022 CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards. An exclusive awards lunch for the winners […]

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Wholesalers criticise the new Energy Bills Discount Scheme

Wholesalers criticise the new Energy Bills Discount Scheme

Date: January 10, 2023Leave a comment

The FWD has expressed its disappointment following the Chancellor’s announcement about a new energy bills support package, effective from April. The new Energy Bills Discount Scheme for UK businesses will […]

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STG unveils new design for its value-for-money Moments brand

STG unveils new design for its value-for-money Moments brand

Date: January 10, 2023Leave a comment

Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK (STG) has redesigned its Moments brand. The new modern pack design can be seen now on packs of Moments Blue and Moments Original, with packs of […]

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Caterforce invites suppliers to invest in group initiatives

Caterforce invites suppliers to invest in group initiatives

Date: January 9, 2023Leave a comment

Caterforce is encouraging a collaborative approach to business by promoting its services to suppliers.  It is inviting suppliers to invest in the Caterforce Sales Hub for 2023 to gain insight […]

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TWC to produce regular reports on sales through GB convenience stores

TWC to produce regular reports on sales through GB convenience stores

Date: January 9, 2023Leave a comment

TWC is launching SmartView Convenience, which it claims will be the most representative EPoS market read covering independent retail and wholesaler-supplied symbol stores in GB. The service is in partnership […]

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Appleby Westward appoints Duncan Jelfs as commercial director

Appleby Westward appoints Duncan Jelfs as commercial director

Date: January 8, 2023Leave a comment

Appleby Westward has appointed Duncan Jelfs as commercial director. Jelfs (right) was formerly business development director at Costcutter between 2009 and 2018, and he then joined Bestway Wholesale as sales […]

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Radnor Hills introduces 6 x 1.5-litre pack of Radnor Splash

Radnor Hills introduces 6 x 1.5-litre pack of Radnor Splash

Date: January 6, 2023Leave a comment

Radnor Hills has launched its popular Radnor Splash flavoured water range in a 6 x 1.5-litre multipack in response to demand for sugar-free flavoured water in large pack formats. The […]

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Nikki Fox promoted to head of catering at Booker

Nikki Fox promoted to head of catering at Booker

Date: January 5, 2023Leave a comment

Nikki Fox has been promoted to head of catering at Booker. Fox (pictured) joined Booker in 2019 as category manager – foodservice, and last April she became interim head of […]

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SPAR introduces five new own-label confectionery lines

SPAR introduces five new own-label confectionery lines

Date: January 4, 2023Leave a comment

SPAR has introduced five new own-label confectionery lines, supported with in-store PoS to drive consumer awareness and sales. Giant Strawberries, which are vegan and vegetarian friendly, Yummy Bears, and Sour […]

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Country Range Group strengthens its central office team

Country Range Group strengthens its central office team

Date: January 4, 2023Leave a comment

The Country Range Group has strengthened its central office team with a trio of new appointments. Rachel Porter and Graham Caldwell have joined the group as marketing managers, while Tom […]

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Q Catering appoints Tony Blake as commercial director

Q Catering appoints Tony Blake as commercial director

Date: January 4, 2023Leave a comment

Sittingbourne-based Q Catering has appointed Tony Blake as its new commercial director. Blake (pictured) previously led the buying & marketing function at Kent Frozen Foods (KFF), where he spent a total […]

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