Premier Foods urges wholesalers to get baking for charity
Premier Foods has launched the McDougalls Wholesaler Baking Team of the Year competition. Backed by the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) and the Craft Guild of Chefs, this competition is a […]
Blakemore achieves small sales and profit increases
“A pleasing, steady result” is how AF Blakemore & Son chairman Peter Blakemore (pictured) described trading figures for the 2015/16 financial year. Pre-tax profit was marginally up by 0.2% to […]
Today’s Group launches NPD monitoring programme
Today’s Group, together with members of its supplier council, has introduced a scorecard to monitor new product development. The initiative covers 16 factors, including pack format, outer packaging, case cost, […]
Non-food specialist returns to Landmark Wholesale
Inspira Trading, a delivered wholesaler specialising in household and toiletry products and OTC medicines, has joined Landmark Wholesale. In doing so, its managing director Gary Rosen has re-established a link […]
10 years of central distribution for Confex
This year sees the 10th anniversary of Confex Central Distribution (CCD). Opened to provide a service to group members, the warehouse last year had a turnover of just over £25 […]
National press advert for new managing director of Landmark
The replacement for Martin Williams as managing director of Landmark Wholesale can expect to receive an annual salary of between £120,00 and £150,000. The job, advertised in The Daily Telegraph, […]
Reducing reliance on black tea – tips from Tetley
Brett Grimshaw (pictured), business sector controller at Tata Global Beverages, highlights the growth opportunities presented by different styles and formats of tea. What proportion of your business goes through the […]
£2.5 million campaign for Rustlers to boost micro-snacking category
Over the next year, Kepak Convenience Foods is rolling out a £2.5 million marketing campaign for Rustlers to support its strategy to increase the UK’s £150 million micro-snacking category by […]
Premier Foods supports wholesalers with festive displays
Premier Foods has been supporting the wholesale channel during the festive season with the creation of bespoke Christmas inspired displays. The activity has focused on the company’s Christmas favourites, including […]
Bestway Wholesale extends healthier foods range
Bestway Wholesale is extending its selection of protein snacks and drinks, natural snacks and infant feeding products. Director of trading for retail grocery Ed Smeaton said: “There is a huge […]
Renewed BP contract for Blakemore Wholesale
Blakemore Wholesale Distribution has signed a new two-year contract to supply 320 BP forecourt sites. The arrangement follows a six-year relationship between the wholesaler and the leading motorway and road […]
Palmer and Harvey launches Bakedirect van sales division
Bakedirect has joined Palmer and Harvey’s direct van sales operations, which already includes Sweetdirect and Snacksdirect. The 25 van service, linked to suppliers including Warburtons, McVitie’s, Premier Foods and Carrs […]
