Parfetts expands team to support Go Local growth
To support the growth of its Go Local symbol group, Parfetts has recruited five new business development managers and 20 new staff at its headquarters in Stockport. The Go Local […]
Kff extends Aylesford warehouse and adds new product ranges
Foodservice wholesaler kff has expanded the size of its warehouse facility at Aylesford, Kent, to 24,390 sq ft, adding new ranges of cleaning materials and non-foods as well as more […]
Nick Redford and Warren Hamer launch Arete procurement business
Former Caterforce managing director Nick Redford has combined with Warren Hamer, Sodexo’s global category director for protein, to form a new foodservice procurement support business. Arete Procurement Solutions, which begins […]
Bidfood, Filshill, United and AG Barr triumph at Achievers 2020 awards
Bidfood Scotland, JW Filshill and United Wholesale (Scotland) each won three top awards at the prestigious Scottish Wholesale Achievers awards, held tonight (13 February) at the Sheraton Grand, Edinburgh. Now […]
Back to square one for East End Foods?
In what could prove to be one of the briefest changes of ownership in the C&C/wholesale trade, East End Foods, which four months ago agreed a takeover bid for the […]
Neil Turton resigns as Sugro managing director
Neil Turton, who was appointed managing director of Sugro UK 18 months ago, has resigned from the confectionery and impulse wholesale group. The former Nisa CEO, who had also worked […]
KitKat ‘Make A Break For It’ promotion returns with bigger and better prizes
Nestlé Confectionery is repeating the KitKat ‘Make A Break For It’ on-pack promotion this year with bigger and better prizes. The brand has partnered with Virgin Holidays to give 10 […]
Republic Technologies rolls out biggest-ever NPD programme
Tobacco accessories specialist Republic Technologies has launched its biggest-ever NPD programme with the introduction of six new filters from the Swan brand. The move comes as the accessories market continues […]
Confex highlights central distribution as a key part of growth plans
Confex is bouncing back after losing 23 members to the newly-formed NBC (National Buying Consortium) last year (Cash & Carry Management: June 2019). That blow was balanced by the addition of […]
More sites wanted by JJ Food Service
JJ Food Service wants to acquire more warehouses to support expansion plans. This follows the announcement of record sales of £170 million for the first three quarters of the financial […]
CCEP goes tropical with new Monster Energy variants
Coca-Cola European Partners has added two new variants to its Monster Energy range – Pacific Punch and Ultra Paradise. Monster Ultra Paradise brings together hints of kiwi, lime and cucumber […]
Kepak unveils its first vegetarian burger with anticipated sales of £2 million
Kepak Consumer Foods has responded to the growing interest in meat-free products with its first vegetarian burger under the Rustlers brand. The plant-based option (rsp £2) is made with chickpea, […]
