Bestway announces national launch of Good Food Retail Network

Bestway announces national launch of Good Food Retail Network

Date: September 4, 2025Leave a comment

Bestway Wholesale has announced the national launch of the Good Food Retail Network in collaboration with Impact on Urban Health and Rice Marketing. The aim of the initiative is to […]

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Parfetts opens Southampton depot in a ‘landmark moment’

Parfetts opens Southampton depot in a ‘landmark moment’

Date: September 3, 2025Leave a comment

Described by Parfetts as a landmark moment for independent retail across the South of England, the employee-owned wholesaler officially opened the doors of its new 113,000 sq ft Southampton depot […]

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Parfetts appoints Mark Bottomley as a head of trading

Parfetts appoints Mark Bottomley as a head of trading

Date: September 3, 2025Leave a comment

Parfetts has appointed Mark Bottomley as head of trading for beer, soft drinks and crisps, snacks & nuts. Bottomley (pictured) joins the employee-owned wholesaler after nearly seven years at Unitas […]

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CCEP launches Fantasy Premier League Challenge on-pack promo on Coca-Cola

CCEP launches Fantasy Premier League Challenge on-pack promo on Coca-Cola

Date: September 2, 2025Leave a comment

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has thousands of football-themed prizes to be won in a new Fantasy Premier League Challenge on-pack promotion. The activity is running until 2 November across Coca-Cola Original […]

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John Bason appointed as chair of Deposit Return Scheme organisation

John Bason appointed as chair of Deposit Return Scheme organisation

Date: August 28, 2025Leave a comment

The UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO), the organisation managing the new Deposit Return Scheme for single-use plastic and metal drinks containers in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England, has appointed […]

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Woods Foodservice enlists three top chefs to demo at its Market Day

Woods Foodservice enlists three top chefs to demo at its Market Day

Date: August 28, 2025Leave a comment

Woods Foodservice has announced the return of its Market Day for 2025, an event designed to connect chefs, suppliers and food enthusiasts in a day of culinary inspiration. This year’s […]

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Unitas appoints ex-Blakemore David Cooke as COO in executive reshuffle

Unitas appoints ex-Blakemore David Cooke as COO in executive reshuffle

Date: August 28, 2025Leave a comment

Unitas has appointed David Cooke to the newly created role of chief operating officer. Cooke (pictured) joins Unitas after three-and-a-half years as group commercial director of AF Blakemore. He has […]

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Mondelez launches new 10-pack for Cadbury Brunch bars

Mondelez launches new 10-pack for Cadbury Brunch bars

Date: August 27, 2025Leave a comment

Mondelez International has launched a new value 10-pack for its Cadbury Brunch bars, as well as new packaging. The packs feature bolder graphics that highlight the brand’s taste credentials as […]

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SWA publishes guide to help wholesalers manage climate risks

SWA publishes guide to help wholesalers manage climate risks

Date: August 27, 2025Leave a comment

A new guide designed to help wholesalers prepare for climate change and build resilience in their business has been published by the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) in partnership with the […]

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Unitas publishes Focus On Back To School guide

Unitas publishes Focus On Back To School guide

Date: August 27, 2025Leave a comment

Unitas has published its latest Focus On guide, Back To School. Focus On Back To School provides independent retailers with an at-a-glance guide to the bestselling products for this key […]

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CCEP brings together Fanta with horror icons and launches limited edition

CCEP brings together Fanta with horror icons and launches limited edition

Date: August 27, 2025Leave a comment

Ahead of this Halloween season, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has announced a global partnership between Fanta, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse  which sees four horror icons come together for the first time […]

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Women in Wholesale relaunches coaching academy with group format

Women in Wholesale relaunches coaching academy with group format

Date: August 27, 2025Leave a comment

Women in Wholesale (WiW) has relaunched its Coaching Academy for 2025 with a new group format – allowing even more women to benefit from coaching support. This year, 34 participants […]

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