Bidfood and Brakes deliver vital food packages to the vulnerable
Brakes and Bidfood have joined forces to support a new government initiative to ensure that vital food supplies reach the country’s most vulnerable people during the coronavirus crisis. Starting this […]
BFFF launches service to match unused vehicles with food producers
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has launched a Transport Support Platform to match unused temperature-controlled vehicles with food manufacturers looking to launch food delivery services or simply get product […]
Brakes Scotland drivers help CJ Lang with deliveries to SPAR stores
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang and Son is using Brakes Scotland drivers to help with deliveries in the face of increasing demand from SPAR stores. This new initiative not only […]
Letter from Environment Secretary to food and drink industry
The Environment Secretary George Eustice (pictured) has written an open letter to the food and drink industry: To those working hard to feed the nation, In the face of what […]
Filshill imposes restrictions on online orders and click & collect
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has been working closely with suppliers to ensure availability is being maintained, although achieving the necessary levels has been “challenging”, reported Craig Brown, retail sales director. […]
Hancocks to close all cash & carry branches
The 19 cash & carry branches of Hancocks are to close at 1pm on 29 March until it is deemed safe to reopen. Before it shuts the doors, the confectionery […]
Confex helps to co-ordinate redistribution of food
Confex is helping with the redistribution of food in the UK during the Coronavirus outbreak. Managing director Tom Gittins said that foodservice wholesalers were holding stock that would potentially go […]
‘Under-performance’ by Bestway Wholesale leads to drop in group profit
Faced with ‘a tough trading environment’ in the wholesale sector, Bestway Group’s pre-tax profit fell by 20% to £227.7 million (from £283.5 million) in the year to 30 June. Turnover, […]
Avansa gives extra support to wholesalers during COVID-19 crisis
Avansa, the field sales agency for some of the UK’s leading food and drinks brands, is pledging extra support to wholesalers, having seen the impact of the Coronavirus crisis on […]
A new era of ‘wholetailing’ as wholesalers take on the multiples
With Bidfood, JJ Foodservice and other wholesalers launching a direct-to-consumer (DTC) service, data insight specialist TWC questions the long-term potential of this strategy: Does this have longevity beyond COVID19? Minimum order […]
Bidfood and Brakes seconded by DEFRA to extend services to the public
Both Bidfood and Brakes have been seconded by food ministry DEFRA to extend their services to the public while the pandemic is at its height. When Cash & Carry Management […]
Parfetts MD urges suppliers to support key role of smaller retailers
Greg Suszczenia, joint managing director of Parfetts, has urged suppliers to acknowledge the key role played by smaller retailers during the COVID-19 crisis. “Our customers are in the heart of […]
