Wholesale Industry News
NBC launches DRS Planning Tool to help wholesalers prepare for cashflow impact
National Buying Consortium (NBC) has launched a new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) Planning Tool to help its members prepare for the financial impact of the scheme. The service includes a […]
Lynas Foodservice announces three-year partnership with Ulster Rugby
Lynas Foodservice has announced a three-year partnership with Ulster Rugby. The partnership reflects the wholesaler’s ambition to raise the profile of its business and build stronger connections across Northern Ireland’s […]
Bidfood opens overhead charging gantry at Slough depot
Bidfood has opened a four-bay overhead charging gantry at its Slough depot, believed to be the first of its kind at a UK commercial transport depot. The charging bays mark […]
One Stop launches Prices Kept Low campaign
One Stop has launched a new ‘Prices Kept Low’ campaign across its entire company and franchise estate. The company has cut prices on 37 everyday lines while holding a further […]
United Wholesale Scotland boosts turnover to £327 million and gross profit to £31 million
United Wholesale (Scotland) has reported record turnover and gross profit for the year ended 31 December 2025. Group turnover increased by almost 15% to £327 million, while gross profit reached […]
Bestway Wholesale employs 23 territory sales managers to support independent retailers
Bestway Wholesale has strengthened its field sales operation with the introduction of 23 dedicated territory sales managers. The new structure will provide greater support to unaffiliated independent retailers and Bestway […]
Castell Howell Foods reaches milestone of 1000 employees
Castell Howell Foods is celebrating after reaching the milestone of 1,000 employees. Founded on a Carmarthenshire farm, Castell Howell began as a diversification of the family farm following the introduction […]
James Hall & Co welcomes 200 suppliers to Annual Supplier Partners Review
More than 200 suppliers attended James Hall & Co’s Annual Supplier Partners Review for a comprehensive review of the previous 12 months and a look ahead to 2027. Held at […]
Booker launches Autumn 2026 guide with prices locked on over 600 lines
Booker has launched its Autumn 2026 Food and Drink Guide on its website and in branches. The guide includes over 600 branded and own-brand lines with prices ‘Value Locked’ until […]
Destination 2028 will look at acquisition, innovation and resilience in wholesale and convenience
The conference Destination 2028 will explore ‘Acquisition, Innovation and Resilience: How Wholesale & Convenience is Leading the Industry’. Co-organised by Clare Bocking, managing director of Immediate Impact, and Amy Searle, […]
Lomond Wholesale launches Lomond Innovation Awards
Glasgow-based Lomond Wholesale has launched the Lomond Innovation Awards 2027. It is inviting Scottish food and drink businesses to showcase innovative products and ideas, with the opportunity to win £2,500 […]
South Lincs Foodservice appoints Victor Karpozis as managing director
South Lincs Foodservice – a member of Caterfood Buying Group – has appointed Victor Karpozis as managing director. He replaces Simon Davison, who has led the business for the past […]
