Wholesale Industry News
Westo Direct becomes distributor for Neutonic functional energy drink
Soft drinks wholesaler Westo Direct Wholesale has announced the launch of Neutonic, a fast-growing functional energy drink brand. The partnership will see Westo Direct distribute the Neutonic 330ml drink range […]
CJ Lang appoints Josie Cattermoul as trading director
SPAR Scotland wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang & Son has appointed Josie Cattermoul as trading director. She replaces Della Myers, who has left the business. Cattermoul (pictured) brings more than […]
Bidfood launches Your Favourites cashback offer
Bidfood has launched ‘Your Favourites’, a cashback offer that is running throughout March and April. This initiative continues Bidfood’s commitment to helping operators manage costs, providing up to £100 cashback […]
Caterforce launches Chefs’ Selections Salted Chocolate Chantilly Slice
Caterforce has added Salted Chocolate Chantilly Slice to its Chefs’ Selections Premium Collection. Comprising a rich salted chocolate torte base with layered crunchy cocoa nibs, the dessert is finished with […]
AF Blakemore ranked 5th best large private firm for women in leadership
AF Blakemore has been ranked fifth among the UK’s 50 largest private companies for women in leadership in the newly published FTSE Women Leaders Report 2026. This makes AF Blakemore […]
Clegg’s Chilled Food Service joins Sterling Supergroup
Lancashire-based Clegg’s Chilled Food Service has joined Sterling Supergroup. The chilled and ambient wholesaler, located in Longridge, was founded in 1984 by Mark Clegg and acquired by two of his […]
Unitas produces Focus on Confectionery Spring Seasons guide
Unitas has produced a Focus on Confectionery Spring Seasons guide. Available now on the Plan for Profit website and app, the new guide includes the latest sales data, practical advice […]
Bestway unveils ‘Buzz About The Sweetest Deals’ Easter campaign
Bestway Wholesale has unveiled its Easter 2026 national activation, ‘Buzz About the Sweetest Deals’, a large-scale omnichannel campaign. Running in more than 60 depots from 27 February to 26 March, […]
Kitwave agrees to £250 million takeover by US private equity firm
Shareholders of Kitwave have approved the wholesale group’s acquisition by US private equity firm OEP Capital Advisers for 295 pence per share, equivalent to around £250 million. Ben Maxted, CEO […]
Westo Direct to open new Scottish distribution depot
Soft drinks wholesaler Westo Direct is opening a new Scottish distribution depot in Bonnybridge. The new site will enable Westo Direct to hold stock closer to Scottish customers, improve delivery […]
James Hall & Co launches range of chilled pizzas and flatbreads
James Hall & Co has launched a new range of chilled pizzas and garlic bread into SPAR North of England stores. Featuring hand-stretched stone-baked Italian sourdough bases, the pizza comes […]
Turner Price to expand Cater Expo event to Newcastle
Hull-based wholesaler Turner Price is taking its Cater Expo to Newcastle for the first time this spring. To be held on 29 April at the Utilita Arena Newcastle, the event […]

