SPAR stores support the NHS Volunteer Responders programme
SPAR stores in England are partnering with Royal Voluntary Service for its NHS Volunteer Responders programme. The NHS Volunteer Responders programme has been set up to support the NHS and […]
FWD and SWA urge foodservice and licensed operators to pay invoices
On behalf of food and drink wholesalers throughout the UK, the Federation of Wholesale Distributors and Scottish Wholesale Association have asked foodservice and licensed operators to use government funding to […]
Wholesalers help coeliacs get gluten-free products
A number of wholesalers, including Bidfood and Thomas Ridley, are offering their gluten-free stock for sale to the general public – a move welcomed by the charity Coeliac UK. According […]
Pentagon Food Group joins Sugro
Sugro UK has recruited Pentagon Food Group as a new member. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Pentagon Food Group (part of Khan Group of companies) is a foodservice wholesaler supplying restaurants, takeaways, […]
Save plastic bottle closures to help in fight against COVID-19
Anti-bacterial hand sanitiser producer Delphis Eco and leading recycling company First Mile are calling on wholesalers and retailers to encourage their customers throughout the UK to help in the fight against […]
Confex recruits new members and offers additional support
Confex has recruited four new members since February, adding £55 million to the combined turnover of £2.18 billion for its 206 wholesaler members. The new members are Brand Connection of […]
Kettle unveils Thai Sweet Chilli potato chips variant
Kettle Foods has announced the launch of a new Thai Sweet Chilli variant of its signature hand-cooked potato chips. With an rsp of £1.99, the new recipe has been developed […]
Bestway calls for greater collaboration across the supply chain
Bestway Wholesale has called for greater collaboration and consideration across the supply chain in the face of increasing pressure due to COVID-19. Bestway is asking for a balanced approach to […]
IGD helps ensure consistent supply to foodbanks
IGD has been working with the food and consumer goods industry, food surplus charity FareShare, and other charitable food redistributors, to safeguard a consistent supply of food to one of […]
Lomond – The Wholesale Co supports Scotland’s frontline NHS staff
Glasgow-based wholesaler Lomond – The Wholesale Co has joined forces with a music industry tour manager to deliver food and drink to frontline NHS staff across Scotland as they work […]
Levi Roots Tropical Punch variant in £1 PMP launched by Nichols
Nichols is launching a summery new flavour from its Levi Roots brand. Tropical Punch is a mix of pineapple and sweet mango, available in a convenience-focused 500ml PMP. The latest […]
Foodservice operators switching emphasis is a positive, says TWC’s Tanya Pepin
As Bidfood and JJ Food Service launch direct-to-consumer home delivery services, Tanya Pepin, managing director of data insight specialist TWC, considers the switch in focus by different types of foodservice […]
