SPAR Scotland confirms date of 2025 tradeshow and awards
SPAR Scotland has confirmed that its 2025 tradeshow and awards will take place on 25 September in Aviemore. The annual event brings together the leading UK FMCG suppliers, SPAR retailers […]
Parfetts launches Shop & Go symbol for forecourts and commuter areas
Parfetts has launched a new symbol format, Shop & Go, aimed at forecourts and shops with a large commuter customer base. Shop & Go joins Parfetts’ existing symbol formats: Go […]
FWD Gold Medals celebrate talent, dedication and success
More than 900 people from across the industry attended the FWD Gold Medal Awards at Old Billingsgate, London, last night (28 November). Comedian Tom Allen hosted the event, where a […]
Creed Foodservice identifies trends for 2025 in foodservice
Creed Foodservice, which is now part of Kitwave, has announced the trends it believes will shape the foodservice market in 2025. The wholesaler’s insights team, led by insights manager Anna […]
BrewDog to become Official Beer Partner at Lord’s Cricket Ground
BrewDog has announced an agreement with Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) to be the Official Beer Partner at Lord’s Cricket Ground, in a four-year deal that starts in the new year. […]
Cadbury launches Creme Egg competition for retailers
Mondelez International has launched a Creme Egg competition in the run-up to Easter 2025, asking retailers ‘How Do You Display Yours?’ The competition invites retailers to share their most innovative […]
GMB and Unite members accept Bidfood’s revised pay offer
Members of the GMB union and Unite the Union have voted to accept Bidfood’s revised pay offer, which will take the lowest rate of pay – currently £12 per hour […]
Red Bull announces global launch of Red Bull Zero
Red Bull has announced the global launch of Red Bull Zero. Health is now a key concern for shoppers, with 75% considering health when they choose a soft drink (Nielsen). […]
Swizzels boosts production ahead of Veganuary
Swizzels is increasing production to meet the growing demand for vegan sweets in time for Veganuary 2025. In January 2024, Swizzels saw a 34.1% increase in its vegan countlines, including […]
Bestway Foundation donates £100,000 to Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Bestway Foundation UK has donated £100,000 to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE). The money was raised through Bestway’s 2024 Ascot Charity Race Day, which was attended by over 750 […]
McClures switches from Sterling Supergroup to Country Range
McClures, of Windermere in Cumbria, has joined the Country Range Group. Previously a member of Sterling Supergroup, McClures is CRG’s fifth new member in 2025, taking the total in the […]
GMB castigates Bidfood over parking fine payment demands
The GMB union is advising its members who work for Bidfood not to pay parking fines incurred during their driver duties. In a notice to its members, GMB said: “It […]
