Wholesale Industry News
Sugro reports 32% growth in the year to date
Sugro has achieved 32% growth so far this year compared to the same period in 2021. The upbeat news was shared with delegates at the group’s 2022 convention, held recently […]
Caterforce names Iain Julier as new trading controller
Caterforce has appointed Iain Julier as its new trading controller. Julier joins Caterforce with more than 26 years of purchasing experience in retail, wholesale and foodservice, having previously worked at […]
Bestway Wholesale boosts revenues by 10%
Bestway Wholesale has reported 10% growth in revenues during 2021 to £2.66 billion and an operating pre-tax profit of £37.2 million, equivalent to 1.4% of revenue, in the year to […]
SWA offers wholesalers insight into electric vehicle market
The Scottish Wholesale Association has partnered with Volvo Trucks to offer members insight into the electric vehicle market. Its first Electric Vehicle Experience event, being held on 5 April at […]
New City College triumphs in Country Range Student Chef Challenge
A team from New City College in London has been crowned winners of the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2022. Sam Paoli, Maria V Carbone and Paulo Dela Cruz, under […]
New Kitwave Wakefield warehouse will be HB Clark’s HQ
Kitwave Group has opened a new distribution warehouse in Wakefield. This facility replaces the group’s previous Wakefield site and will act as the head office for on-trade wholesaler HB Clark. The […]
Nisa continues to support The One Foundation
To mark World Water Day (22 March), Nisa has announced that its retailers have collectively raised £751,000 for a charity that helps to fund clean water projects. The sum, which […]
‘Celebrate Wholeale’ event raises thousands for charity
More than £46,000 is expected to be raised for Every Well Water Foundation following the ‘Celebrate Wholesale’ charity dinner organised by Time Wholesale. In addition, £5,000 is being donated to […]
Brakes introduces ‘mess-free’ Bikini Prawns
Brakes has launched Bikini Prawns, offering a new mess-free way to eat prawns. Bikini Prawns are a new innovation for the UK market. The centre of each prawn is expertly […]
Blakemore trials electric truck with 130-mile range
AF Blakemore is trialling an electric truck at its Willenhall distribution centre. The week-long trial involves a 19-tonne Electra e-Cargo refrigerated rigid vehicle, which can travel up to 130 miles […]
SPAR Scotland extends free fruit initiative to independent SPAR stores
SPAR Scotland is continuing its support of the Healthy Living Programme (HLP) by giving out free free fruit to children at five independent SPAR stores. The promotion is running on […]
Nisa supports the Government’s ‘Better Health’ campaign
Nisa Retail is supporting the ‘Better Health’ campaign from the Department of Health and Social Care. The NHS Food Scanner App allows shoppers to scan products and find healthier alternatives, […]
