Job vacancies with Mackenzies Yorkshire Smokehouse
Mackenzies Yorkshire Smokehouse, based just outside Harrogate, has three job vacancies: Business Development Manager Sales professional with background in cooked meats, bacon and/or fish. Developing sales of our smoked products […]
Filshill launches a new KeyStore website to attract new members
JW Filshill has launched a new business website https://business.keystore.co.uk/ for its KeyStore symbol group, designed to give prospective retailers information about the fascia. The website provides information on the three […]
JJ Home launched as a permanent service for consumers
JJ Foodservice has introduced JJ Home to offer a range of products to families on a permanent basis. During the pandemic, the JJ team adapted its business with a direct-to-consumer […]
Mr Porky pork scratchings get a makeover to celebrate 60th anniversary
After 60 years of making pork scratchings, Mr Porky is handing over to his son to become the face of the nation’s favourite pork snacks (Kantar), reports brand owner Tayto. […]
Unitas and Confex end their association
Unitas Wholesale and Confex have ended their association. Confex previously had a ‘group’ membership with Unitas, an arrangement which was originally formed between Landmark Wholesale and Confex and which rolled […]
Nisa extends warehousing and delivery contract with DHL
Nisa Retail has extended its contract with DHL until 2023 for the delivery of goods across three temperature regimes to more than 1,400 retailers. Under the agreement DHL will continue […]
Blakemore launches Community Cashback Grant scheme
AF Blakemore has launched a Community Cashback Grant scheme across its SPAR stores to thank groups that are supporting vulnerable people during the COVID-19 crisis. The company is giving away […]
Booker first-quarter sales up by 6.1% overall but catering sales down by 32%
In the first quarter of the 2020/21 financial year, Booker’s sales increased by 6.1%, including a 0.5% sales contribution from Best Food Logistics, which was acquired in early March. Booker’s […]
California Raisins are staying on top thanks to technical advantages
Free from artificial colours, flavour enhancers, stabilisers and preservatives, California raisins help manufacturers achieve a spectrum of subtle, balanced flavours, from deep and earthy to highly aromatic, and are taking […]
JJ fixes fish prices to support restaurants reopening
JJ Foodservice has launched a new fish and seafood brochure with promotional prices fixed for two months to support restaurants reopening on 4 July. Prices include MSC-certified cod from £23.49 […]
SWA joins Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has been invited to participate in the new Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce. Chaired by Fergus Ewing, cabinet secretary for rural economy and tourism, and Jamie […]
Castell Howell enters consultation with staff about job cuts
Castell Howell Foods, the Carmarthenshire-based food wholesaler and processor, has entered into a period of consultation with its employees with regard to potential job cuts. The company, which employs over […]
