Wholesale Industry News
SPAR UK appoints Nick Bunker as non-executive chair
SPAR UK has appointed Nick Bunker as non-executive chair of the SPAR Food Distributors (SFD) board. He takes over from Martin Agnew, joint chair of Henderson Group, who has held […]
Jason Longstaff appointed manager of Parfetts’ Halifax depot
Parfetts has appointed Jason Longstaff (pictured) as the new general manager of its depot in Halifax. He joins the business with 27 years of experience in the wholesale industry and […]
Kitwave acquires MJ Baker Foodservice
Kitwave Group has acquired MJ Baker Foodservice, the West Country’s leading independent foodservice supplier. Founded in 1999 and based in Newton Abbott, MJ Baker offers more than 3,500 products in […]
Achievers hails sterling efforts of Scotland’s wholesalers and suppliers
Scotland’s most resilient and innovative wholesalers were recognised last night (10 February) at the annual Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards. Achievers, now in its 19th year and organised by the Scottish […]
Kitwave Direct now available in the North West
Customers of Eden Farm can now choose from an additional 4,000 lines with the launch of Kitwave Direct in the North West. The Eden Farm website now features soft drinks, […]
Booker Retail Partners to hold retail trade show in March
Booker Retail Partners is holding its Retail Trade Show at Doncaster Racecourse on 16 March and Sandown Racecourse on 24 March. More than 100 suppliers will have stands, and there […]
Nisa charity to fund celebrations for Queen’s Jubilee
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity has launched a third round of its Heart of the Community Awards initiative, which will support communities in celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this […]
Creed Foodservice announces industry-leading sustainability targets
Creed Foodservice has committed to achieve net zero by 2035, following extensive planning and forecasting with specialist corporate climate action organisation, ClimatePartner. This target will be preceded by Creed’s commitment […]
Dawood Pervez: determining the Bestway forward
Bestway’s managing director Dawood Pervez (pictured) explains how he is shaking up the UK’s largest independent wholesaler – from streamlining its fascia portfolio to operating C&Cs as dark hubs for […]
Neil Turton announces decision to leave Sugro
Sugro’s managing director Neil Turton has announced his decision to leave the group on 19 April. “This is a planned succession process as the Covid-19 pandemic nears an end,” said […]
CJ Lang strengthens its independent retailer sales team
CJ Lang & Son has appointed Neil Ogilvie and Craig Lynn to strengthen its independent retailer sales team. Ogilvie joins as a business development manager, covering Aberdeenshire to Kirkcaldy. He […]
Harlech Foodservice brings back its Expo at Venue Cymru
Harlech Foodservice’s Expo is back for 2022, with more than 70 food and drink producers exhibiting at Venue Cymru on 2-3 March. Household names such as Wall’s, Hellman’s, Weetabix, McCain’s, Young’s […]
