Wholesale Industry News

Dunsters Farm wins two family business awards

Dunsters Farm wins two family business awards

Date: May 27, 2025Leave a comment

Dunsters Farm has won two trophies at the North West Family Business Awards. The event was hosted by The Family Business Community to shine a spotlight on the achievements of […]

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Castell Howell supports The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation

Castell Howell supports The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation

Date: May 27, 2025Leave a comment

Castell Howell Foods has announced a three-year partnership with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, the UK’s food allergy charity. Castell Howell managing director Matt Lewis explained why this was such […]

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Castell Howell appoints Jac Morgan as ambassador for Welsh beef brand

Castell Howell appoints Jac Morgan as ambassador for Welsh beef brand

Date: May 27, 2025Leave a comment

Llanelli-based Castell Howell Foods has appointed British Lions rugby star Jac Morgan as the new ambassador for its Welsh beef brand, Celtic Pride Premium Welsh Beef. “I’m so very proud […]

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Guinness takes Premier League trophy to Bestway Abbey Road

Guinness takes Premier League trophy to Bestway Abbey Road

Date: May 27, 2025Leave a comment

Guinness recently took the Premier League trophy to Bestway’s Abbey Road depot, giving retailers, Bestway employees and football fans a rare opportunity to see and photograph the prestigious silverware up […]

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One Stop launches ‘Enjoy Summer’ campaign

One Stop launches ‘Enjoy Summer’ campaign

Date: May 26, 2025Leave a comment

One Stop, a subsidiary of Tesco, has launched its ‘Enjoy Summer’ campaign. It started on 20 May and runs until 28 July. The initiative features weekly deals, three online interactive […]

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Booker appoints Pete Bexton as BWS director of trading

Booker appoints Pete Bexton as BWS director of trading

Date: May 26, 2025Leave a comment

Booker has appointed Pete Bexton as director of trading for beers, wines and spirits. His appointnment will allow Neil Jewsbury, who previously performed this role, to focus on his job as […]

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Caterfood takes on Three Peaks Challenge for breakfast charity

Caterfood takes on Three Peaks Challenge for breakfast charity

Date: May 23, 2025Leave a comment

Supporting the Magic Breakfast charity, 20 people from Caterfood Buying Group (CFBG) will be taking on the Three Peaks Challenge on 24 June with the aim of raising £10,000 to […]

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James Hall & Co offers Yorkshire Tea in SPAR stores

James Hall & Co offers Yorkshire Tea in SPAR stores

Date: May 21, 2025Leave a comment

James Hall & Co has joined forces with Yorkshire Tea to offer the brew at 125 SPAR stores in the north of England. The tea is offered in the stores […]

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LWC’s Old J and Tubby Tom’s launch on-trade initiative

LWC’s Old J and Tubby Tom’s launch on-trade initiative

Date: May 21, 2025Leave a comment

Old J Spiced Rum – part of LWC’s Signature Brands portfolio – has partnered with condiment brand Tubby Tom’s to launch a limited-edition Pineapple Honey Glaze, infused with Old J […]

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Venus develops Birmingham RDC and appoints head of buying

Venus develops Birmingham RDC and appoints head of buying

Date: May 20, 2025Leave a comment

Venus Wine and Spirits Merchants, which was acquired by Booker in June 2024, is to open a fifth distribution centre this summer. The development of the site in Birmingham is […]

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Gurms Athwal becomes trading director at Unitas

Gurms Athwal becomes trading director at Unitas

Date: May 19, 2025Leave a comment

Unitas Wholesale has appointed Gurms Athwal as trading director, effective from 2 June. Formerly trading director for four years at Parfetts, Athwal (pictured) replaces Cheryl Hope, who has taken on […]

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Elite Fine Foods launches New Yorker Bagels in UK

Elite Fine Foods launches New Yorker Bagels in UK

Date: May 15, 2025Leave a comment

Elite Fine Foods, which is part of Caterfood Buying Group (CFBG), has launched New Yorker Bagels in the UK for the first time. Currently exclusive to Elite Fine Foods, the […]

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