Wholesale Industry News
SPAR worldwide rallies in support of SPAR Ukraine colleagues
SPAR International has been intensively engaging with SPAR Ukraine following the outbreak of war. “Our primary objective is to support SPAR Ukraine with the procurement and delivery of essential supplies, […]
JJ Foodservice positions itself as a refugee-friendly workplace
JJ Foodservice is working with local councils to offer support to Ukrainian refugees who may be arriving in the UK over the coming months. JJ is highlighting a wide range […]
Hancocks celebrates 60th anniversary with in-store event
Hancocks Cardiff is marking its 60th anniversary with an in-store event for customers and suppliers on 10 March. The Cardiff store first opened in 2002 and was relocated to its […]
Kitwave reports that trading has returned to pre-pandemic levels
Kitwave Group achieved revenue of £380.7 million and adjusted operating profit of £7.1 million in the 12 months ended 31 October 2021. The company is using the 18 months to […]
Blakemore unveils new food-to-go focused SPAR store
Blakemore Retail has unveiled a new concept, focused on food to go, at its 2,910 sq ft SPAR store in Aberystwyth. Called ‘Eat Some…’, the concept is inspired by street […]
Blakemore appoints David Cooke as group commercial director
AF Blakemore & Son has appointed David Cooke to the newly created role of group commercial director. Cooke (pictured) has a background in trading, proposition and product development gained through […]
FWD survey shows gap between wholesalers’ views and actions
A survey of 34 of the UK’s leading foodservice wholesalers found that 100% view e-commerce as important to the future of their business. However, only 5.9% of respondents have a […]
Bestway trials age-verification technology in three stores
Bestway Wholesale is piloting the convenience channel’s first use of age-verification technology. The regulatory ‘Sandbox’ trial, which is part of a Home Office programme, will run until May 2022 in […]
TWC confirms sponsorship of Bike Bosnia in aid of MAG
TWC has announced that it will be one of the main sponsors of the annual wholesale and convenience charity bike ride ‘Bikes Against Bombs’, raising funds in support of Mines […]
Country Range eliminates non-recyclable black packaging
All non-recyclable black packaging material was successfully removed from the production of new Country Range products by the end of 2021. Although some products with a longer shelf life will […]
Fresh Fayre launches Fresh Deli range of sandwich fillings
Fresh Fayre, part of the Sysco Speciality Group, has launched Fresh Deli, a new brand of chilled sandwich fillings. The range initially features 49 lines and includes classic flavours, a […]
FWD supports inquiry into HGV driver availability
A group of MPs has launched a special inquiry examining HGV driver availability and its impact on the food and drink supply chain. Chaired by Matt Vickers MP, the All […]
