The Wholesale Group appoints Mark Aylwin as non-exec chairman
The Wholesale Group has appointed Mark Aylwin as non-executive chairman, effective 1 September 2025, and has also restructured its executive board. Aylwin (pictured) brings more than 35 years of senior […]
JJ Foodservice relaunches Foodit to boost restaurants’ sales
JJ Foodservice has relaunched its digital ordering solution, Foodit, with a new look and a one-stop package designed to help restaurants grow their direct online sales. Launched by JJ Foodservice […]
Booker relocates to NEC Birmingham for its biggest catering trade show yet
Booker will host its annual catering trade show at the NEC Birmingham for the first time this year, moving to the larger site due to increased demand. Now in its […]
The Flava People secures listings with Brakes and Country Range Group
Food innovation company The Flava People has strengthened its presence in the foodservice industry by securing listings with Brakes and Country Range Group. A a result, The Flava People’s Baileys […]
Parfetts receives highest customer satisfaction rating in symbol study
Parfetts received the highest customer satisfaction rating among retailers in the Lumina Symbol Wholesale Index 2025. The annual benchmarking study, conducted between May and July 2025, highlighted Parfetts’ Go Local […]
Hundreds take part in SPAR Lancashire School Games finale events
Hundreds of children have taken part in the celebratory SPAR Lancashire School Games finale events in Blackpool and Preston. Run by Active Lancashire and the School Games Organiser Network, the […]
The Wholesale Group boasts largest and most diverse wholesale data read
A total of 26 wholesale businesses are now utilising The Wholesale Group’s data insight platform, powered by TWC. The wholesalers are reporting weekly sales out data by customer type. “This […]
Bidfood confirms opening of Durham depot in spring/summer 2026
Bidfood will be opening its new state-of-the-art depot in Durham – its 28th in the UK – in the spring or early summer next year. With low-carbon design features, 50 […]
United Wholesale Scotland boosts turnover and gross profit
United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) achieved record turnover of £285 million in the year ending 31 December 2024, up from £281.7 million in 2023. Gross profit rose from £25.4 million to […]
SPAR supports over 65 local causes through 2025 Community Cashback
SPAR’s 2025 Community Cashback campaign has provided direct funding to more than 65 charities and local groups. Now in its fourth year, the campaign continues to grow in both reach […]
Mondelez International launches Sour Patch Kids Blue Raspberry
Mondelez International has introduced new limited-edition Sour Patch Kids Blue Raspberry flavour. With 43% of consumers wanting sour flavours, and consumers looking for raspberry flavoured candy, the launch is expected […]
Sysco announces changes to its European merchandising teams
Sysco has promoted Sysco GB merchandising VP Stuart Smith to the role of merchandising VP for Sysco Europe. Having joined Brakes from Sainsbury’s more than 20 years ago, Smith has […]
