Wholesale Industry News
Cash & carry depots included in pladis Better Biscuits category initiative
The ‘Better Biscuits’ category initiative from pladis has been developed to include cash & carry depots and forecourts in the trading formats section, with specific planograms and merchandising advice for […]
Successful trade show for Thomsons Foodservice
The inaugural trade show of Thomsons Foodservice, of Heathhall, Dumfries, attracted more than 250 people, including many caterers and 56 suppliers. Visitors were able to discuss the latest food trends […]
Sales down but profit up for Bestway Wholesale
Despite sustaining a 2.3% decline in turnover to £2.13 billion in the year to 30 June 2017, Bestway Wholesale increased pre-tax profit by £10.5 million to £23.2 million. Sales in […]
Landmark Caterer Connections show ‘most successful ever’
Landmark Wholesale’s latest Caterer Connections show staged well over 400 one-to-one meetings between branded foodservice suppliers, own-brand specialists and group members. The two-day event in Nottingham – the seventh of […]
Dunns acquires premium spirits business Hot Sauce Drinks
In a deal involving two Glasgow wholesalers, Dunns Food & Drinks has acquired premium spirits business Hot Sauce Drinks for an undisclosed sum. Dunns managing director Jim Rowan said: “This […]
City of Glasgow College wins Country Range Student Chef Challenge
City of Glasgow College has fought off fierce competition from nine other colleges to win the Country Range Student Chef Challenge. Under the tutelage of lecturer Robbie Phillips, the winning […]
Best-one recruits former Costcutter and Mace stores
Best-one recruited 60 former Costcutter and Mace stores last month, bringing the total number of best-one stores to more than 1,650. The chain also recorded 19% sales growth over the […]
Bournemouth-based Country Fare saves the day
Country Fare, the Bournemouth-based foodservice member of Landmark Wholesale, braved treacherous roads during the snow blizzards last week, managing to make deliveries to a wide variety of customers. Marketing manager […]
Bestway Snacks and Bestway Sweets officially unveiled
Bestway Vans Direct is the name of the new Bestway operation launched following the purchase of 180 vehicles previously operated by Palmer & Harvey for its Snacksdirect and Sweetdirect operations. […]
Rayburn Trading looks to combine activities from two sites into one
North-west Sugro member Rayburn Trading is looking for new premises that would ideally enable it to combine the activities of its two present warehouses – a 100,000 sq ft storage […]
Hugo Mahoney promoted to CEO of Brakes
Hugo Mahoney, who joined Brakes UK less than a year ago as chief commercial officer, becomes CEO with effect from 1 March. He replaces Ton Christiaanse, who left the business […]
Reynolds acquires London greengrocer Solstice
Reynolds Catering Supplies, of Waltham Cross, Herts, which claims to be the UK’s leading independent fresh fruit and vegetable supplier, has purchased the business and assets of Solstice, a ‘high-end’ […]
