pladis unveils two new Jacob’s cracker variants aimed at younger shoppers
Global snacking company pladis has expanded its Jacob’s portfolio with the launch of two new crackers, in a bid to recruit shoppers aged 35+ into the category. Aimed at injecting […]
AF Blakemore & Son reports 3.9% increase in sales
AF Blakemore & Son achieved a 3.9% rise in sales to £1.24 billion in the year ending 30 April 2023. Chairman Peter Blakemore commented: “The group has demonstrated fantastic resilience, […]
Bidfood to support small suppliers through Open Doors Programme
Bidfood is launching a new initiative – Open Doors Programme – to identify and support the most innovative and interesting brands from small food and beverage suppliers trying to establish […]
Falmouth-based wholesaler WestCountry joins Fairway
WestCountry/Essential Food Company is joining Fairway Foodservice on 1 October. Based in Falmouth, with depots also in Newton Abbot and St Austell, WestCountry supplies caterers throughout Devon and Cornwall with […]
SWA creates wholesaler directory to assist local and regional producers
A new directory for the Scottish wholesale food and drink sector has been created by the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) to help local and regional producers connect with wholesalers. The […]
New design for KP Nuts PMPs aimed at improving merchandising options
KP Snacks is adding euroholes to packs of its KP Nuts £1.25 PMP range. Rolling out across variants including Original Salted Peanuts, Dry Roasted Peanuts, Salt & Vinegar Peanuts, Honey […]
Matt Teague promoted to MD of Blakemore Retail and BTP
AF Blakemore has promoted Matt Teague to managing director, retail, to lead both Blakemore Retail and Blakemore Trade Partners (BTP). Teague (pictured) was previously MD of Blakemore Retail only, while […]
JJ to open a new branch in Wimbledon in the New Year
JJ Foodservice is to open a new depot in Wimbledon – its 12th branch – in January 2024. The site includes a 33,965 sq ft warehouse and 3,950 sq ft […]
Thick N’ Creamy Yazoo introduced in two flavours
FrieslandCampina has diversified its Yazoo range with the introduction of a new HFSS-compliant milkshake format: Thick N’ Creamy. The launch represents the first permanent NPD from the brand since 2016. […]
Country Range adds Japanese recipes to own-brand range
Country Range has bolstered its product portfolio with a Katsu Curry Cooking Sauce and Panko Breadcrumbs. Available in a 2.3kg tub, the new Katsu Curry Sauce is a sweeter, Japanese-style […]
Zess and Sysco join forces to launch plant-based deli fillers through Brakes
Zess, a UK-based start-up that specialises in helping people make smarter food choices, has joined forces with Sysco GB to create and launch Zess Explore, claimed to be the UK’s […]
Unitas issues new Plan for Profit guide to licensed, tobacco and vaping
Unitas Wholesale is helping its members’ retail customers capitalise on trends in alcohol, tobacco and vaping products with a new Plan for Profit guide. Featuring regional planograms, bestsellers lists and […]
