Wholesale Industry News
Record number of entries for CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards
The CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards 2026/27 have attracted a record number of entries from a wide range of wholesalers and buying groups. This marks nine years of successive growth since […]
Caterforce unveils fresh brand identity
Caterforce has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, reflecting the ambition, strength and shared purpose of its independent wholesale membership. As Caterforce celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, the group felt […]
Kitwave acquires Charles Saunders Foodservice
Kitwave Wholesale Group has acquired Charles Saunders Foodservice. Established in the 1950s as a fishmonger on Bristol’s Baldwin Street, Charles Saunders has grown to become one of the largest family-owned […]
Bestway Wholesale launches Red Hot Deals summer campaign
Bestway Wholesale has launched a Summer 2026 campaign themed ‘Red Hot Deals – Whatever the Weather’. Running until 10 September, the initiative forms part of Bestway’s ongoing strategy to drive […]
Bidfood suggests how to cater for generational divide this Christmas
Christmas 2026 is expected to be defined by a continued consumer focus on value but what constitutes value varies significantly by generation, says Bidfood, which is advising caterers how to […]
Naser Khan replaces Dawood Pervez as MD of Bestway Wholesale
Bestway Wholesale has announced that Naser Khan, formerly chief operations officer, has replaced Dawood Pervez as its managing director. Pervez moves to the role of chairman. The appointments reflect the […]
World of Sweets expands Gumi Yum range with two PMP bags
World of Sweets has expanded the Gumi Yum range with two new £1.25 PMP bags. The launch of Gumi Yum Rainbow Ribbons and Gumi Yum Rainbow Tubes builds on the […]
Road to Logistics and Sysco GB win DEI accolade at Multimodal Awards
Sysco GB and not-for-profit training organisation Road to Logistics have been named Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Company of the Year at the 2026 Multimodal Awards. The award celebrates the impact […]
LWC adds Bacardi-owned cocktail range to its Signature Brands portfolio
LWC, the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler, has added Bacardi-owned Tails pre-batched cocktails to its Signature Brands portfolio. The arrangement follows almost 100% year-to-date growth in both sales and volume […]
Country Range Group launches trio of fruit fillings
Country Range Group has introduced a new selection of Fruit Fillings. The new fillings come in 2.5kg tubs in cases of two and are available in Bramley Apple, Red Cherry […]
Harlech Foodservice to create 50 jobs and hit record £75 million sales
Harlech Foodservice is creating 50 new jobs and is on course to achieve record sales of £75 million. The Gwynedd-based wholesaler has increased turnover by 25% in the past year […]
Creed Foodservice launches Care Chef of the Year 2026 competition
Creed Foodservice has opened entries for its annual Care Chef of the Year competition, inviting chefs from across the UK care sector to showcase the talent, innovation and compassion that […]
