Wholesale Industry News

Parfetts announces opening of first Go Local Extra store in London

Parfetts announces opening of first Go Local Extra store in London

Date: December 16, 2025Leave a comment

Parfetts has announced the opening of the first Go Local Extra store in London. The 1,725 sq ft store on Plaistow Lane in Bromley had spent several years operating almost […]

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Booker identifies food and drink trends for 2026

Booker identifies food and drink trends for 2026

Date: December 16, 2025Leave a comment

Booker has revealed the trends it expects to see in the out-of-home market in 2026. The wholesaler maintains that, when dining out or ordering in, consumers are seeking elevated experiences […]

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Birchall Foodservice predicts £65 million turnover by April 2026

Birchall Foodservice predicts £65 million turnover by April 2026

Date: December 16, 2025Leave a comment

Birchall Foodservice has experienced strong sales growth in the past 12 months, with turnover for the group (Birchall and QFS) projected to reach £65 million by April 2026. During the […]

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Stoke-based AMS Wholesale joins The Wholesale Group

Stoke-based AMS Wholesale joins The Wholesale Group

Date: December 15, 2025Leave a comment

Stoke-based AMS Wholesale has joined The Wholesale Group. From its beginnings as a convenience store in 2005, AMS Wholesale has recently expanded with new 20,000 sq ft warehouse space. With […]

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Brakes launches second round of ‘Get Set Supply!’ to back smaller suppliers

Brakes launches second round of ‘Get Set Supply!’ to back smaller suppliers

Date: December 14, 2025Leave a comment

Brakes has launched the second round of its ‘Get Set Supply!’ programme, designed to help small businesses break into the wholesale market. Following the successful completion of the first round […]

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Country Range celebrates members and suppliers at An Evening With…

Country Range celebrates members and suppliers at An Evening With…

Date: December 14, 2025Leave a comment

More than 200 guests attended Country Range Group’s annual ‘An Evening With…’ event and awards ceremony at the National Gallery on 11 December. The sell-out event is always one of […]

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JJ Foodservice certified Great Place to Work for second year running

JJ Foodservice certified Great Place to Work for second year running

Date: December 9, 2025Leave a comment

JJ Foodservice has been certified a Great Place To Work for the second consecutive year. Great Place To Work is widely regarded as the global authority on workplace culture, employee […]

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Country Range promotes Dean Pendlebury to buying director

Country Range promotes Dean Pendlebury to buying director

Date: December 9, 2025Leave a comment

Country Range Group (CRG) has promoted head of trading Dean Pendlebury to buying director. Pendlebury (pictured), who starts his new role on 1 January, has had a career in buying […]

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Lynas Foodservice acquires Edinburgh-based JB Foods

Lynas Foodservice acquires Edinburgh-based JB Foods

Date: December 9, 2025Leave a comment

Lynas Foodservice has acquired Edinburgh-based foodservice wholesaler JB Foods, strengthening its position in Scotland. A third-generation wholesaler, Lynas Foodservice already employs more than 600 staff and supplies more than 5,000 […]

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Mevalco brings Rooftop Smokehouse selection to the UK

Mevalco brings Rooftop Smokehouse selection to the UK

Date: December 8, 2025Leave a comment

Mevalco is bringing the creations of Rooftop Smokehouse to chefs and restaurants across the UK. Rooftop Smokehouse is described as one of Spain’s most exciting producers, crafting an outstanding range […]

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Wanis Christmas Bonanza combines festivities with drop-in crime surgery

Wanis Christmas Bonanza combines festivities with drop-in crime surgery

Date: December 8, 2025Leave a comment

Wanis International Foods recently held a Christmas Bonanza at its East London Cash & Carry, combining holiday cheer with practical support for the independent retail community. Alongside food tastings and […]

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Parfetts recognises stand-out retailers and suppliers at Go Local Awards

Parfetts recognises stand-out retailers and suppliers at Go Local Awards

Date: December 8, 2025Leave a comment

The outstanding achievements of Go Local retailers and suppliers were recognised recently at Parfetts’ annual Go Local Awards. In the retailer categories, Best New Store of the Year was awarded […]

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