Bidfood reduces sugar content of own-brand ice cream and tray cakes
Bidfood has reduced the sugar content of its Everyday Favourites ice cream range by an average of 23%. The initiative comes in support of the Childhood Obesity Plan and the […]
Booker sales under Tesco increase by 14%
In its first set of trading results under the Tesco regime, Booker produced sales 14.3% higher in the 13 weeks to 26 May. Without the inclusion of tobacco, the growth […]
Bestway and Parfetts snap up Blakemore cash & carries
Parfetts is buying Blakemore’s 76,000 sq ft Middlesbrough cash & carry, retaining all 33 staff, while Bestway Wholesale is acquiring Blakemore’s 151,000 sq ft Cardiff depot and 76,000 sq ft […]
Maltesers Buttons and Truffles: bitesize and gifting NPD
Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK has announced NPD from its power brand Maltesers that sees a combined media spend of £2.5 million. Maltesers Buttons are a bitesize product containing the Maltesers […]
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 […]
