Wholesale Industry News

Tony Boyle appointed commercial director of Food Options

Tony Boyle appointed commercial director of Food Options

Date: February 3, 2026Leave a comment

Tony Boyle, former head of Lynas Foodservice Scotland, has been appointed commercial director of Food Options, a wholesaler based in Livingston, West Lothian. Boyle (pictured) previously spent eight-and-a-half years at […]

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Bestway pays tribute to co-founder Younus Sheikh

Bestway pays tribute to co-founder Younus Sheikh

Date: January 30, 2026Leave a comment

Younus Sheikh, one of the co-founders of Bestway and a highly respected figure within the wholesale industry, has died. Sheikh (pictured) was a central architect of the Bestway business and […]

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Sysco calls on the Government to address skills gap in wholesale

Sysco calls on the Government to address skills gap in wholesale

Date: January 30, 2026Leave a comment

Sysco GB has called on the Government to take greater action to address the significant employment challenges facing the wholesale sector. Launching its paper, A Skills Strategy for the Wholesale […]

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Waterside Food Services holds Open Day at new Branston site

Waterside Food Services holds Open Day at new Branston site

Date: January 29, 2026Leave a comment

Waterside Food Services, an independent, family-run foodservice wholesaler, has held its first Open Day and trade event, bringing together suppliers, customers and industry partners for a day of connection, collaboration […]

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Yarde Farm launches industrially compostable ice cream mini tubs

Yarde Farm launches industrially compostable ice cream mini tubs

Date: January 29, 2026Leave a comment

Bidfood’s Yarde Farm ice cream business has launched new industrially compostable ice cream mini tubs. In what is claimed to be a first-to-market move within the foodservice sector, the new […]

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Fresh Direct completes LEAF Marque commitment and begins pilot projects

Fresh Direct completes LEAF Marque commitment and begins pilot projects

Date: January 29, 2026Leave a comment

Fresh Direct – part of Sysco – has achieved its pledge to source all contracted British produce from LEAF Marque accredited growers. Achieving LEAF standards ensures that Fresh Direct’s growers […]

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The Wholesale Group holds Development & Innovation Days

The Wholesale Group holds Development & Innovation Days

Date: January 29, 2026Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group brought together independent foodservice wholesalers and suppliers for its annual Development & Innovation Days. Held over two days in Nottingham, the event provided the opportunity for more […]

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Unitas competition winners get £5,000 to spend at Dhamecha

Unitas competition winners get £5,000 to spend at Dhamecha

Date: January 29, 2026Leave a comment

Unitas has announced the grand prize winners of its Plan for Profit ‘Spin to Win’ competition, held in the run-up to Christmas. On the Plan for Profit website, retailers could […]

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SWA sets out priorities and requests ahead of Scottish Parliament election

SWA sets out priorities and requests ahead of Scottish Parliament election

Date: January 29, 2026Leave a comment

With less than 100 days to go until the Scottish Parliament election, the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has set out its key priorities and requests of candidates and political stakeholders. […]

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JJ Foodservice unveils new range of authentic Japanese ingredients

JJ Foodservice unveils new range of authentic Japanese ingredients

Date: January 22, 2026Leave a comment

JJ Foodservice has introduced a new range of authentic Japanese ingredients designed for restaurants, takeaways and caterers. Building on the success of its Thai and Southeast Asian lines, the new […]

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The Wholesale Group launches CORE Juices for retail and foodservice

The Wholesale Group launches CORE Juices for retail and foodservice

Date: January 22, 2026Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group has launched CORE Juices as part of its ongoing strategy to enhance own-brand capability and support member competitiveness across retail and foodservice channels. There are three variants […]

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NBC appoints new member directors and confirms revenue growth

NBC appoints new member directors and confirms revenue growth

Date: January 22, 2026Leave a comment

National Buying Consortium (NBC) has announced that Kevin Jopson, co-owner and managing director of Northern Retail Group, and Joe Marlow, managing director of Spectrum Foodservice, are becoming member directors of […]

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