Booker achieves 8.1% rise in sales in first quarter
Booker achieved an 8.1% increase in sales to £2,276 million in its first quarter (13 weeks ended 27 May 2023). On a like-for-like basis, retail sales were up by 6.3% […]
DCS surpasses £300 million in annual sales
DCS Group, which was started by Denys Shortt OBE in 1994 and is now in its 29th year, has surpassed £300 million in annual sales. “We are delighted to have […]
Brakes educates caterers about putting ‘plant forward’ on the menu
Brakes has launched a new campaign to help caterers in schools, colleges and universities capitalise on the new ‘plant forward’ trend. Plant forward is a style of cooking and eating […]
Seven Stars to expand chilled storage and extend fleet
Croydon-based Seven Stars Cash & Carry is expanding its operation with support from a six-figure funding package from Lloyds Bank. Seven Stars supplies over 1,000 restaurants, takeaways, supermarkets and food […]
Harvest makes Naomi House & Jacksplace its local charity of year
Harvest Fine Foods, which was acquired by Bidcorp UK earlier this year, has made Noami House & Jacksplace its local charity of the year for 2023. Noami House & Jacksplace […]
JJ completes installation of solar panels at three more branches
JJ Foodservice has installed more than 2,000 solar panels on the roofs of its Basingstoke, Bristol and Leicester branches, generating over 1,100,000 kWh of renewable energy annually. The move is […]
Country Range Group ‘on track to do £1bn by 2026’
Data, sustainability and own-brand continue to be integral parts of Country Range Group’s growth strategy, as it asserts its position as an organisation for ‘true independents’. The benefits that “true […]
NBC networking event highlights further growth opportunities
A golf day and networking event held by National Buying Consortium (NBC) at The Whittlebury Park Hotel near Silverstone enabled members and suppliers to understand the opportunities that exist for […]
Bestway identifies 300 SKUs as Bestway Profit Drivers
Bestway has introduced Bestway Profit Drivers – an initiative that identifies and promotes key top-selling retail lines. These lines – around 300 SKUs – will receive continual focus, visibility and […]
Kellogg’s unveils Strawberry Sundae flavour Rice Krispies Squares
Kellogg’s UK has added a new limited-edition Strawberry Sundae flavour to its American Style Rice Krispies Squares range. The new bars are available now in Asda, starting at £1.65 for […]
Pioneer Foodservice recognised as top family business
Pioneer Foodservice has won the Wholesaler category at the North West Family Business Awards. The awards evening brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts to recognise the hard work, […]
Castell Howell rakes in award for children’s food project
Llanelli-based Castell Howell has been recognised for its significant contribution to 4theregion’s ‘Gower Fields to Forks’ project at the Children’s Food Awards. The project won the ‘Yummy Award for the […]
