Wholesale Industry News
Dhamecha officially launches 10th branch in Leyton
Dhamecha has officially launched its 10th branch in Leyton, London, with a range of introductory deals including “very strong” promotions on spirits and soft drinks. Since its acquisition of the […]
CJ Lang launches driver apprenticeship scheme
CJ Lang & Son has invested in a new driver apprenticeship scheme to ensure it meets the needs of the growing SPAR estate it supplies. The company has recruited new […]
Mixed results for Bestway wholesale and retail divisions
Bestway’s wholesale division – comprising Bestway Wholesale, Bestway Northern and Batleys Properties – achieved a 3% increase in turnover to £2.06 billion in the year ended 30 June 2020. Operating […]
Parfetts awards staff a 4% bonus after record year
Parfetts has awarded all of its staff a tax-free 4% bonus after boosting its turnover by 50% to £570 million in 2020. The move follows a series of bonuses throughout […]
CJ Lang moves up to the No.3 spot in Advantage Group report
Scotland’s SPAR wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang & Son has moved up five places to the No.3 spot in the latest Advantage Group report. More than 200 suppliers participated in […]
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: […]
