Record orders at Country Range Group show
Country Range Group’s annual exhibition at the Telford International Centre saw more than 100 foodservice concerns showcase their products and run interactive demonstrations to over 500 visitors. The event generated […]
TRS Group proposing to sell out to Exponent
The long-established TRS Group, run by members of the Suterwalla family, is on the verge of being sold to Exponent, which specialises in private equity. A spokesman declared however: “The […]
‘Wholesale is of critical importance’ – Ian Patefield of Britvic
Ian Patefield (pictured), the newly appointed GB wholesale director at Britvic, talks about the company’s new division covering convenience, catering and licensed trade. What proportion of your business goes through […]
Premium nature of prunes highlighted by California Prune Board
California Prune Board has revamped its brand to highlight the benefits of California prunes. “Market research has shown that the only thing holding people back from eating more prunes is […]
Burton’s introduces Maryland Chocolate Cookie Bars
Burton’s Biscuit Company is entering the chocolate biscuit bar market under the Maryland brand for the first time with the launch of Maryland Chocolate Cookie Bars. The product comes as 8 […]
Filshill to move to a site nearer Glasgow Airport
Wholesaler JW Filshill is relocating to a new, purpose-built distribution centre at Westway Park, near Glasgow Airport. Canmoor, a leading developer and asset manager in the warehouse and business space […]
Vimto backed by £3.5 million ‘I see Vimto in You’ campaign
Vimto is investing £3.5 million in a marketing campaign that is an evolution of the 2018 ‘I See Vimto in You’ activity. The 2019 activity includes personalised advertising for video-on-demand […]
Ben Shaws relaunched with a fresh new look by Refresco
Refresco has announced that Ben Shaws is being relaunched in July with a fresh new look. The new bright graphic-led design with tongue-in-cheek humour has taken its inspiration from the […]
Barr unveils biggest ever on-pack promotion for IRN-BRU
Barr Soft Drinks has unveiled its biggest ever on-pack promotion for IRN-BRU, the UK’s No.1 flavoured carbonate brand (IRI). ‘BRU-NANZA’ will run during July and August, offering consumers the chance […]
Members and board of National Buying Consortium confirmed
Former Confex senior business development director David Lunt is the managing director of the newly-formed buying group, NBC (National Buying Consortium). Some 23 members of Confex recently left to join […]
Bestway launches ‘Summer Sorted!’ promotion
Bestway Wholesale has launched a campaign for seasonal lines, including ice cream, soft & licensed drinks and BBQ foods. The ‘Summer Sorted!’ drive runs until August and offers deals on […]
Nestlé launches S.Pellegrino flavoured sparkling water range
Nestlé Waters has expanded its S.Pellegrino sparkling water brand with the launch of S.Pellegrino Essenza. The new range includes three Mediterranean fruit flavours: Lemon & Lemon Zest, Tangerine & Strawberry, […]
