Wholesale Industry News
Former Sanderson executives team up with STL
Two leading executives in the wholesale IT solutions sector have thrown their weight behind STL Technology Solutions. Jackie Fieldhouse (previously known as Jackie Taylor), sales director at Sanderson before it was […]
Country Range launches bite-sized dessert selections
Country Range Group has launched two frozen bite-sized dessert selections, each comprising 3 x 10 treats. Available immediately via the 12 independent wholesalers that make up the Country Range Group, […]
‘Bikes Against Bombs’ ride for MAG to take place in UK this year
The 2021 Wholesale & Convenience Industry Charity Bike Ride in support of MAG (Mines Advisory Group) will take place in the UK across eight locations in June and July. The […]
Cotswold Fayre forms partnership with Ramsden International
Speciality and fine food wholesaler Cotswold Fayre has formed an export partnership with Ramsden International. From April, Cotswold Fayre will supply speciality food, selected from its range of more than […]
Big Deal promotion returns to Nisa stores
Nisa’s popular Big Deal promotion has returned to stores this month. The current Big Deal comprises two Co-op Thin & Crispy Pizzas (choice of Double Pepperoni or Margherita) and a […]
GroceryAid ‘We’re Here’ campaign reaches 6.25 million people
More than 200 companies took part in GroceryAid Day on 2 March, and its ‘We’re Here’ 2021 campaign reached 6.25 million people. Support and publicity was given in a variety […]
JJ Foodservice launches driver recruitment campaign
JJ Foodservice is recruiting drivers across its 11 UK branches in anticipation of an increase in demand as restaurants and pubs prepare to reopen. The roles include ‘family friendly’ positions […]
Unitas reduces fees for foodservice and on-trade members
All Unitas Wholesale members operating primarily in the foodservice or on-trade channels will be given a 30% reduction in their membership fees for the year 2021/22. The one-off reduction in […]
Harlech Foodservice helps to feed refugees and the vulnerable in Wales
Refugees and asylum-seekers from the Middle East, who are now living in Newport, Wales, are getting a taste of home thanks to supplies donated to a local food bank by […]
Y International joins Unitas Wholesale
Y International, based in Aston, Birmingham, has joined Unitas Wholesale. The company is the independent buying arm of the Lulu Group, which owns and operates more than 200 retail stores […]
Pricecheck strengthens workforce with 100 new employees in past year
FMCG wholesaler and distributor Pricecheck has recruited 100 new employees in the past 12 months. The Sheffield-based wholesaler’s investment in talent has expanded the workforce across all areas of the […]
Bob Muir, former chief executive of Booker, dies
We regret to report that Bob Muir, former chief executive of Booker, has died after a long battle with cancer. Born in 1939, Robert Muir (pictured) began his career as […]
