Aoife Kenny appointed head of foodservice at AF Blakemore
Aoife Kenny has been appointed head of foodservice at AF Blakemore, taking over from Caoire Blakemore who is now on maternity leave. Kenny (pictured) has previously held senior roles at […]
CCEP reduces price points on its Coca-Cola price-marked packs
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has reduced the price points on its price-marked packs across its colas portfolio. 1.75-litre bottles of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar – including the cherry and vanilla-flavoured variants […]
Hancocks to reopen three more branches on 18 May
Following the successful reopening of Hancocks’ Manchester cash & carry earlier this month, the company will reopen three more of its branches on Monday 18 May. The depots in Birmingham, […]
Key issues of COVID-19 discussed by FWD members
The FWD has held an online event for wholesalers and suppliers to discuss key issues pertaining to COVID-19. The hour-long event brought together more than 130 industry figures to talk […]
Don Wouhra of East End Foods passes away
Don Wouhra (pictured), managing director of East End Foods, has died after a recent illness. He was the youngest of the five brothers who founded in 1972 the East Ends […]
SPAR Scotland rolls out Snappy Shopper home delivery service
Following successful trials, SPAR Scotland is rolling out the Snappy Shopper service in the coming weeks. Snappy Shopper is a rapidly growing home delivery platform specifically designed for the convenience […]
Confex, Boost Drinks and DCS also now on TWC Sound Bites
TWC has recently added three new Sound Bites from wholesalers and suppliers to its YouTube channel to highlight how industry influencers are reacting and adapting to these fast-moving times. The […]
SWA ‘bitterly disappointed’ that DRS draft regulations are passed
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has said it is “bitterly disappointed” that the deposit return scheme (DRS) draft regulations have been passed by the Scottish Parliament during the Coronavirus disruption. […]
United Wholesale (Scotland) deep-cleans its three C&C depots
United Wholesale (Scotland), the Glasgow-based delivered wholesaler and cash & carry business, has implemented deep cleansing of its three depots uilising new bio-fogging technology (used in hospitals) with the aid […]
Weetabix launches sports kit on-pack promotion on Weetos
The Weetabix Food Company has unveiled a new on-pack promotion for Weetos, offering consumers the chance to win £500 to spend towards sports kit and equipment. There are nine prizes […]
mypubshop initiative gains further industry backing
The mypubshop initiative that enables pubs to trade as food shops has reported a flying start and gained further industry backing. The mypubshop platform, powered by StarStock, gives pubs nationwide […]
Republic Technologies in national C&C display drive for Swan filters
Republic Technologies (UK) has embarked on a national cash & carry display drive to support its recently launched Swan filters range, the company’s biggest ever NPD initiative. The company has […]
