Kenco offers 3001 prizes including £1923 in promotion for professionals
Kenco The Coffee Company is offering workers the chance to win 3,001 Cofficionado prizes to enhance their coffee experiences. The giveaway is part of Kenco’s £9 million package of activity […]
Simplee Aloe launches 100% natural and low-sugar Aloe Vera Water
Aloe vera juice company Simplee Aloe has launched “the first 100% natural and low-sugar Aloe Vera Water to reach the UK market”. Corresponding with the UK government’s sugar tax, Simplee […]
FWD chief expresses concern over Sainsbury-Asda merger
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors’ chief executive James Bielby (pictured) claims that the proposed merger between Sainsbury and Asda will increase prices for smaller stores. He believes that reduced costs […]
Brakes takes a tough stance on packaging
Brakes has launched a campaign to eliminate the use of non-recyclable hard black plastics for packaging own-brand products by the end of 2020. The ‘2 Zero 20’ initiative began on […]
CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards celebrate best foodservice own-labels
Cash & Carry Management, in partnership with the Craft Guild of Chefs, has announced the winners of its inaugural CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards at a prestigious lunch at Westminster Kingsway […]
Landmark’s John Mills: wholesalers need to explore new horizons
At Landmark’s annual conference in Alicante, managing director John Mills (below) emphasised the need to build a long-term growth strategy. After the event he spoke to Cash & Carry Management’s […]
Flipz launched by pladis following success in America
Pladis has added one of America’s favourite treats to its UK portfolio – the chocolate-covered pretzel snack Flipz. In the US, Flipz is currently worth $61m at retail sales value, […]
Kettle Foods relaunches price-marked sharing bags
Kettle Foods is targeting the independent convenience sector with the relaunch of its price-marked sharing bags of Kettle Chips. The new range offers a £1 price point for 80g sharing […]
Today’s Group aims for 10% boost in retail club and symbol members
Today’s Group has embarked on an ambitious expansion programme which could see 10% growth in the number of retail club members (currently 2,923) and symbol stores (494) over the coming […]
Steve Thomson returns to Matthew Clark as executive chairman
Steve Thomson (pictured) has rejoined drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark (now owned by C&C Group) as executive chairman. He was previously chief executive of Matthew Clark Group until it was acquired […]
United Wholesale Grocers acquires Blakemore’s Gateshead depot
Glasgow-based United Wholesale Grocers has acquired AF Blakemore’s Gateshead depot. All 45 existing members of staff are being retained. A Landmark member, United Wholesale Grocers has two depots in Glasgow […]
C&C Group encouraged by Matthew Clark and Bibendum purchases
C&C Group, which recently took over wholesalers Matthew Clark and Bibendum, sustained a dip in turnover in the year to 28 February from 576.2 million euros to 548.2 million euros. […]
