Introduction of new categories proves successful for Pricecheck
Following the introduction of new product categories, international wholesale and distribution business Pricecheck recorded an annual turnover of £54.7 million for 2016-17, representing an increase of £11.1 million on the […]
goodnessKNOWS is Mars’ biggest brand launch in 20 years
Mars Chocolate UK has announced the launch of goodnessKNOWS, its biggest brand launch in the UK since Celebrations. The product features four snackable squares crammed with fruit, whole nuts and […]
Top executives to speak at IGD wholesale conference
The Institute of Grocery Distribution’s (IGD) wholesale conference in September has attracted several top trade speakers. They include Palmer & Harvey’s managing director Martyn Ward, Bestway Wholesale’s symbol development director […]
More female staff sought by JJ Food Service
By next year, JJ Food Service wants at least 20% of its warehouse staff to be female. HQ branch manager Sedat Kaan Hendekli said: “At the start of 2017 we […]
Wider role for Tony Holmes at Bestway Wholesale
Tony Holmes (pictured), who joined Bestway Wholesale last year as sales director retail, has been appointed to a wider sales director role, involving all sales route-to-market functions (including the contact […]
‘Get a move on’ – Booker wants speedier response from CMA
Booker has approached the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) to accelerate the process of its proposed £3.7 billion merger with Tesco, which was announced towards the end of January. A […]
Panasonic unveils new packaging and adds extra power
Panasonic Energy, Europe’s largest battery manufacturer, is introducing new packaging across its range as part of a global packaging overhaul for 2017. In addition, the company is giving a power […]
Grace Foods seeks to accelerate aloe vera drinks growth
Grace Foods is updating its market-leading Grace Aloe Vera soft drinks range with a new look. The new pack designs feature a prominent new strapline, ‘Say Aloe’, and coincide with […]
Driving excellent retail execution – Halewood
Peter Wells (pictured), off premise sales director at Halewood Wines & Spirits, advises C&Cs to offer a ‘good, better, best’ licensed range to help their customers. What proportion of your […]
Bidfood wins McDougalls Wholesaler Baking Team of the Year contest
A team from Bidfood has won the McDougalls Wholesaler Baking Team of the Year competition. The final took place on 27 June at the Premier Foods head office, where teams […]
New advertising campaign takes off for Thatchers Gold cider
Thatchers Cider has launched a new campaign for its flagship brand, Thatchers Gold. To be shown on air for the first time on 24 June during coverage of the first […]
Orders reach £2.75 million at Country Range anniversary event
Country Range Group’s 13 members ordered goods to the value of £2.75 million from invited suppliers at its 25th anniversary event, held at the Telford International Centre. The celebrations included […]
