Bidvest opens new Slough headquarters
Bidvest Foodservice has officially opened its new Slough headquarters, with 11 members of staff hauling an 18-tonne lorry across the tarmac. The 117,000 sq ft site (including 80,000 sq ft […]
FWD opposes proposed tax on sugary drinks
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) is one of several organisations that have expressed their antipathy towards the Government’s proposed tax on sugary drinks in a bid to reduce the […]
Creed Foodservice to stage annual trade show in September
Creed Foodservice is hosting its annual trade show for care homes, educational establishments, hotels and restaurants, in-store cafes and leisure destinations at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, on 20 […]
Sysco directors express caution about Brakes Group
Sysco Corporation, the giant Houston, Texas, company whose $2.2bn takeover of Brakes Group was recently completed, is asking shareholders to be patient in their expectations of the new acquisition. In […]
Martin Race promoted to managing director of Bestway Wholesale
Bestway Group veteran Younus Sheikh, 74, has stepped down as managing director of the C&C/wholesale division, becoming non-executive director. His successor is Martin Race, who has been with the company […]
Closure of £57m turnover Silverstar Foods
Efforts to sell the assets and remaining stock of Silverstar Foods, which went into administration late last month, are nearing a conclusion The main business of the £57 million turnover […]
P&H issues booklet on European tobacco legislation
Palmer and Harvey has released to independent retailer customers the first of several initiatives on the forthcoming new European tobacco legislation. The trilingual booklet (in English, Gujarati and Urdu) can also be […]
30-store chain acquired by James Hall & Co
James Hall & Co, Spar wholesaler for the north of England, has acquired North East Convenience Stores (NECS), a 30-unit family-owned chain in the north-east. NECS, founded in 2000, was […]
No Added Sugar Yazoo launches in September
Yazoo, the No.1 flavoured milk drinks brand from FrieslandCampina (IRI), is introducing a No Added Sugar milk drink. After more than two years in development, the new range is expected to generate […]
New crispy variant and Rio limited edition
Mars Chocolate has extended its range with the launch of Galaxy Crispy. The product is available in 102g bars, 24 to a case, and has an rsp of £1.39. “Here […]
Meeting caterers’ different needs – McCain Foodservice
Jo Holborn (pictured), marketing & category controller at McCain Foodservice, explains why providing a quality frozen potato range is so important for wholesalers. How are you looking to strengthen your […]
Musgrave spends 2.2 million euros on Dublin C&C upgrade
Musgrave Wholesale Partners is spending 2.2 million euros to upgrade its MarketPlace cash & carry in Ballymun, Dublin. The work – intended for completion by October – will result in […]
