Wholesale Industry News
Parfetts to open its eighth depot – in Birmingham – later this year
Parfetts is to open its eighth depot – in central Birmingham – later this year. The move will create over 100 new jobs and support the expansion of Go Local […]
FWD urges incoming Prime Minister to act to support food distribution
The FWD has laid out a five-point manifesto for the incoming Prime Minister to support food distribution in the UK and boost the wider economy. The next Prime Minister is […]
JJ Foodservice amplifies its service for the summer season
JJ Foodservice has increased its delivery days to coastal areas for the summer season. Customers in Brighton, Hove, Hastings, Bexhill on Sea, Margate, and Herne Bay will have the option […]
Country Range introduces frozen cookie pucks
Country Range has unveiled a new range of frozen cookie pucks to appeal to consumers looking for affordable ways to treat themselves outside of traditional meal occasions. Available from September, […]
SWA appoints Ylva Haglund as head of sustainability and engagement
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has appointed Ylva Haglund as its new head of sustainability & engagement. Haglund (pictured) was formerly campaigns manager at Zero Waste Scotland, where she managed […]
Boost appoints Jon Francis as wholesale controller
Boost Drinks has appointed Jon Francis, formerly a business unit controller at AG Barr, as its new wholesale controller. He succeeds Simon Whitaker, who retires on 29 July after 47 […]
Bidcorp acquires Nicol Hughes Foodservice
Bidcorp UK has acquired Chester-based Nicol Hughes Foodservice. The North West wholesaler becomes the latest addition to Caterfood Buying Group’s network of independent businesses, trading alongside Elite Fine Foods, Caterfood, […]
TWC research shows that consumers cut back on treats and trade down
A total of 42% of consumers are buying fewer treats in a bid to reduce their spending, according to research from TWC conducted with over 1,000 consumers across the UK […]
One thousand children compete at SPAR Lancashire School Games Finale
One thousand schoolchildren competed in the SPAR Lancashire School Games Finale earlier this month. The Games, which have been sponsored by SPAR for 15 years through SPAR UK’s primary North […]
FWD signs up additional mentors for mentoring scheme
Following higher-than-expected demand for its new mentoring scheme, the FWD has signed up additional industry executives to share their experience and expertise with young colleagues. The volunteers will work with […]
Parfest achieves a record week of sales of over £14 million
Parfest 2022 – a week-long event at all seven Parfetts depots – achieved a record week of sales of over £14 million. Customers could take advantages of deals on more […]
JJ Foodservices launches new blog to support caterers
JJ Foodservice has launched a new blog, www.blog.jjfoodservice.com, to support caterers and other customers with recipe ideas and money saving tips. Offering ‘Chef-quality inspiration for foodies’ the modern blog is […]
