Wholesale Industry News
Booker switches to cardboard for catering packs of mushrooms
Booker is transitioning from plastic to cardboard trays for its catering-sized packs of Farm Fresh Mushrooms. Cardboard trays are currently available from Booker’s Magor and Livingston distribution centres, with Haydock […]
SPAR Scotland vehicle livery celebrates success at Achievers awards
SPAR Scotland has unveiled a new vehicle livery to celebrate its success at the 2025 Scottish Wholesale Achievers awards. SPAR Scotland was named Symbol Group of the Year for the […]
Caterforce to add 50 products to own-brand range
Caterforce is making additional investment in its own-brand range, with more than 50 new products set to be launched over the coming months. Currently worth more than £85 million in […]
The Wholesale Group unveils Chef Assured own-brand range
The Wholesale Group has launched a new foodservice own-brand range, Chef Assured. There is a core range of high-quality foodservice products for everyday use, supported by two sub-brands: Chef Prestige, […]
TWC to develop into full service data and research agency
Senior executives from leading cash & carries, delivered wholesalers and suppliers attended TWC Group’s first trade briefing on 30 April. The high-profile audience included Booker Retail’s managing director Colm Johnson, […]
Turner Price strengthens board with four internal promotions
Hull-based wholesaler Turner Price has promoted four senior team members to its board of directors, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued growth. Steve Potter has been promoted from […]
AF Blakemore appoints Steven Nuttall as chief financial officer
AF Blakemore & Son has announced that Steven Nuttall will join as chief financial officer on 6 May 2025. He will replace Ian Kellett, who retires at the end of […]
Dunsters Farm acquires Ralph Livesey
Dunsters Farm has acquired Lancashire-based wholesaler Ralph Livesey for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1920 as a stall on Preston Market, Ralph Livesey now has depots in Preston and Bolton […]
Sugro announces long-term support for Alice Charity
Sugro has announced its official partnership with the Alice Charity. Established in 2011, Alice Charity supports vulnerable and disadvantaged families across Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. It provides a variety of services, including […]
CJ Lang encourages further supplier collaboration to deliver growth
CJ Lang & Son engaged more than 200 suppliers across the UK at its recent briefing sessions where it highlighted the continued growth of SPAR Scotland. Suppliers heard about CJ […]
Filshill staff raise funds for favourite charities
JW Filshill directors, colleagues, customers, suppliers and family members took part in the Kiltwalk in Glasgow on 27 April. As part of its 150th anniversary year, Filshill is on a […]
SPAR’s £100,000 Community Cashback campaign returns for fourth year
SPAR is once again giving back to the communities it serves with the return of its £100,000 Community Cashback campaign – now in its fourth consecutive year. Last year, SPAR […]
