Wholesale Industry News
Booker sales decline by 1.8% to £8.99 billion
Booker’s overall like-for-like sales declined by 1.8% to £8.99 billion in the 52 weeks ended 22 February 2025. The results reflect an ongoing decline in tobacco sales (-8.8% to £1.69 […]
Birchall Foodservice promotes Gill Smith to managing director
Birchall Foodservice has promoted Gill Smith to managing director. She replaces Justin Birchall, who has taken on the role of chief executive. Smith has been with the wholesaler for 18 […]
A new buying group – UniCo – is launched
A new buying group – UniCo Food Group – has been launched. The members-owned buying group is ‘dedicated to revolutionising the fast-food and quick service restaurant (QSR) industry. The UniCo […]
Co-op Wholesale confirms multi-year partnership with Roadchef
Co-op Wholesale has confirmed a multi-year contract with leading UK motorway service area operator Roadchef. The contract includes bringing the Co-op offering to eight grocery stores, previously operated by SPAR, […]
CJ Lang & Son launches ‘Discover SPAR Scotland’ campaign
SPAR Scotland has unveiled its new ‘Discover SPAR Scotland’ campaign, a six-month initiative designed to highlight the benefits of joining SPAR and working with CJ Lang & Son. The campaign […]
Parfetts appoints Cheryl Hope as trading director
Parfetts has appointed Cheryl Hope as trading director. She joins the business from Unitas, where she led the trading team for three years. Hope (pictured) replaces Gurms Athwal, who has […]
JW Filshill releases guide to single-use vape ban
JW Filshill has created a comprehensive guide for retailers ahead of the single-use vaping ban, which takes effect on 1 June. The Glasgow-based wholesaler is encouraging its customers to act […]
NBC trade show highlighted interest from wholesalers and suppliers
NBC’s recent trade show, held at the Whittlebury Hall Conference Centre, attracted a record number of members and suppliers. “Since the group started in 2019, the trade shows have grown […]
Country Range guide advises chefs on how to cut down on food waste
Country Range Group has published a new Food Waste Recipe Guide. The guide features tips, ideas and recipes to help chefs cut down on food waste, whilst maximising flavour, texture […]
Carlisle-based Inter Fresh Produce joins Sterling Supergroup
Inter Fresh Produce has joined Sterling Supergroup. Based in Carlisle, Inter Fresh Produce is a wholesaler of fresh produce and dairy products, primarily serving the hospitality and catering industry across […]
SWA announces keynote speakers for conference on 5 June
Two keynote speakers have been announced ahead of the Scottish Wholesale Association’s annual conference, which takes place at Ardoe House Hotel & Spa near Aberdeen on 5 June. Adopting the […]
Parfetts extends fresh and chilled offer to more than 500 lines
Parfetts has extended its fresh and chilled offer to include more than 500 lines in depot and online, and has attracted 900 customers to the range. The wholesaler expects to […]
