Wholesale Industry News
Nisa’s promotes UK Independents’ Day to businesses and consumers
Nisa is promoting UK Independents’ Day, which takes place on 4 July. In the run-up to the event, and on the day itself, Nisa is running a series of activities […]
Nisa’s charity donates over £160,000 in biggest ever funding giveaway
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity has helped retailers to support local projects with over £160,000 in donations in the latest round of its Heart of the Community Awards. Nominations […]
Bidfood highlights food and drink trends that will continue in 2021
Bidfood has highlighted the food and drink trends that it believes will dominate menus for the remainder of the year. From cuisine flavours and infusions to twists on classics and […]
Terry Larkin leaves JJ Foodservice after 26 years
Terry Larkin, group general manager at JJ Foodservice, is leaving the business after 26 years. Larkin (pictured) joined the wholesaler in 1995 and has been involved in helping the company […]
TWC makes key strategic changes to its board
Data and digital specialist TWC has announced key strategic changes to its board. Co-founder Mike McGee, well known throughout the wholesale industry – particularly for his leadership of Landmark in […]
Country Range Group launches new Vegan Mayonnaise
Country Range Group has launched a new Vegan Mayonnaise. The product has been specially made to provide “a thicker, creamier and more luxurious mouthfeel”. It contains no allergens and comes […]
New tool from Brakes helps with menu management and legislation
Brakes, in partnership with technology provider Nutritics, has launched Virtual Chef Online, a suite of online recipe and menu management tools for foodservice operators. Features of the ‘one-stop solution’ include: […]
Booker records sales growth of 9.2% in its first quarter
Booker increased sales by 9.2% to nearly £1.8 billion in the 13 weeks to 29 May 2021. This rise was driven by a 68% improvement in sales to caterers as […]
Steve Irons returns to CJ Lang in newly-created wholesale director role
CJ Lang & Son has appointed Steve Irons as wholesale & new channels director. He joins the SPAR Scotland wholesaler and retailer from Best Food Logistics – a division of […]
Unitas introduces a new licensed & tobacco category guide
Unitas Wholesale has introduced a new Plan for Profit Licensed & Tobacco category guide. It includes a new wine section, which has been developed with several key suppliers using specific […]
GroceryAid Schools Essentials Grant open for applications
The School Essentials Grant by GroceryAid has opened for applications. This grant aims to reduce the financial impact on low-income families working in the grocery industry when children go back […]
SPAR Scotland gives free fruit to children in campaign with SGF
SPAR Scotland has launched a new campaign with The SGF Healthy Living Programme (HLP) where participating stores will give out free fruit to children. The trial will take place in […]
