Martin Williams to retire after 50 years in food and drink sector
After 50 years of working in the food and drink sector, Martin Williams has announced that he will be retiring. He will step down from his current roles as co-chair […]
KP Snacks launches new retailer guide to CSN category
KP Snacks has launched Excite & Engage, a new guide designed to help convenience retailers capitalise on the impulse purchase and increase crisps, snacks & nuts (CSN) sales by engaging […]
SPAR introduces two new flavours and refreshed pack design for Blue Bear
SPAR has introduced a new pack design for its own-label energy drink, Blue Bear, and two new flavours – Berry Burst and Tropic Surge Zero. The ‘high energy visuals’ are […]
AF Blakemore unveils Blakemore Trade Partners Plus rebate programme
AF Blakemore has unveiled its new £4.5 million investment package and a rebate scheme for convenience store retailers to earn up to 8%. In addition to the rebate, retailers joining […]
Achievers 2026 boosts cash prize pot for people awards
The Scottish Wholesale Achievers 2026 awards are now open for entries, and this year they will reward even more people in the industry. With £1,000 going to the overall winner […]
FWD unveils new trading name and launches FWD Academy
The FWD, whose official name remains the Federation of Wholesale Distributors, now operates under the trading name of Food & Drink Wholesale UK to give a better reflection of the […]
Fresh Direct insists that its British growers have LEAF certification
Fresh Direct – part of Sysco – is strengthening its environmental standards by ensuring that all contracted UK fresh produce growers will be LEAF Marque certified by the end of 2025. […]
kff raises £3,000 for Meningitis Now in memory of employee’s daughter
A team from Aylesford-based foodservice wholesaler kff has completed the South Downs Way challenge in aid of Meningitis Now. The team raised almost £3,000 in memory of Mia, the eldest daughter of […]
JJ Foodservice launches ‘Connect 2025’ to meet future supplier partners
JJ Foodservice has announced the launch of JJ Connect 2025 – a refreshed version of its supplier conference. The event will take place on 10 October at Convene, 22 Bishopsgate, […]
First-ever NBC Conference to be held in Prague on 19-22 June
NBC is to host its first-ever conference on 19-22 June at the Grandium Hotel, Prague. Both NBC members and supplier partners will attend the business and social networking event. David […]
Harlech Foodservice included in Sunday Times Best Places to Work list
Harlech Foodservice has been included in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list. The family-owned wholesaler has bases in Criccieth in North Wales, Chester, Carmarthen, Aberbargoed, and Telford. The Sunday […]
Bestway to mark 50th anniversary with celebration at Royal Albert Hall
In July, Bestway will mark its 50th anniversary with a landmark celebration at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Hosted by founder Sir Anwar Pervez OBE HPk and The Lord […]
