Wholesale Industry News
New members applaud the SWA for its help during pandemic
Nearly 30 wholesalers have joined the Scottish Wholesale Association in recent months. The Association reported that many of the wholesalers chose to sign up to the SWA as a direct […]
Hancocks expands vegan confectionery range in-store and online
Hancocks has expanded its range of vegan-friendly products both in-store and online. The wholesaler is working with some of the UK’s top vegan confectionery brands, including Creative Nature Superfoods, The […]
Core 300-strong own-brand range now available to Confex members
Core, an own-brand range of more than 300 products across the ambient, chilled, frozen and non-food categories, is now available to Confex members. Business development manager Matt Norman said: “Members […]
Gurms joins Parfetts as trading director from Hyperama
Parfetts has appointed Gurminder Athwal (pictured) as trading director to support its plans for further expansion. Athwal – or ‘Gurms’ as he is known – was formerly at Hyperama for […]
Jason Langmead of VWT becomes new chairman of NBC
National Buying Consortium (NBC) has announced the appointment of Jason Langmead as its new chairman, replacing Stuart Lane. Langmead (right), who has over 35 years of trade experience in the […]
SPAR partners with Instagram influencer The Fitness Chef
SPAR has joined forces with social media influencer Graeme Tomlinson, aka The Fitness Chef, for the month of January. Through its partnership with the nutrition coach and personal trainer, SPAR […]
Nisa healthy living event taps into New Year resolutions
As shoppers begin the new year by committing to healthy eating and fitness regimes, Nisa retailers are offering a range of deals on superfoods and snacking. The healthy living event […]
STL recruits David Tomlinson to look after wholesale and retail clients
STL has appointed David Tomlinson as account manager responsible for taking care of its existing wholesale and retail customers. Most recently business development manager at Tierney’s Office Automation, Tomlinson also […]
Brakes and Bidfood duos awarded MBEs
Key figures from Brakes and Bidfood have been recognised in the New Year Honours List. Brakes’ supply chain & operations director Alex Mayfield, and lead solution designer Ricky Sercombe, have […]
Confex unveils new ‘meal deal’ scheme for food-to-go outlets
Confex is to launch a new Food To Go Club in March. Similar in format to the group’s Retail Club, the new promotional scheme is designed to help foodservice and […]
Surplus stock to shift? Advertise it for free with C&C Management
In light of further lockdown restrictions, and the knock-on effect this is having on wholesalers, just a reminder that Cash & Carry Management is offering wholesalers free advertisements on its […]
Country Range Group publishes plant-based food guide
Country Range Group is launching a series of Menu Solution Guides in 2021, with the first brochure focusing on plant-based food. Available to customers and chefs in January through the […]
