Wholesale Industry News

Sugro trade show attracts a record number of guests

Sugro trade show attracts a record number of guests

Date: May 14, 2025Leave a comment

Sugro UK’s recent trade show at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre attracted a record number of members and suppliers. More than 300 guests attended the event, which involved supplier displays and […]

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Caterforce extends supplier network to add value for members

Caterforce extends supplier network to add value for members

Date: May 13, 2025Leave a comment

A total of 18 suppliers have signed up to Caterforce in the first quarter of 2025. This gives the suppliers access to a market of over 46,000 independent foodservice customers, […]

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JJ Foodservice publishes brochure to support acquisition drive

JJ Foodservice publishes brochure to support acquisition drive

Date: May 12, 2025Leave a comment

JJ Foodservice has published a new brochure to help business and property owners understand what the company is looking for when acquiring new warehouse sites. The move follows the wholesaler’s announcement […]

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United Wholesale Scotland acquires Time Wholesale Services

United Wholesale Scotland acquires Time Wholesale Services

Date: May 12, 2025Leave a comment

United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) has acquired Time Wholesale Services for an undisclosed sum, marking its expansion into England. UWS currently trades from two depots in Glasgow and one in Grangemouth, […]

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Women in Wholesale hosts Speed Mentoring event

Women in Wholesale hosts Speed Mentoring event

Date: May 7, 2025Leave a comment

Women in Wholesale hosted a Speed Mentoring event at Convene in London, bringing together some of the sector’s most influential leaders to support the next generation of talent under the […]

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Country Range becomes headline sponsor of Springboard FutureChef

Country Range becomes headline sponsor of Springboard FutureChef

Date: May 7, 2025Leave a comment

After nearly a decade of supporting the next generation of young college chefs through its sponsorship of the Student Chef Challenge, the Country Range Group has now turned its attention […]

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Brakes introduces exclusive range of gelatos and sorbettos

Brakes introduces exclusive range of gelatos and sorbettos

Date: May 6, 2025Leave a comment

Brakes has revamped its premium ice-cream range with the introduction of an exclusive selection of gelatos and sorbettos from Hackney Gelato and Jude’s. The new gelatos from Hackney Gelato are […]

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Booker switches to cardboard for catering packs of mushrooms

Booker switches to cardboard for catering packs of mushrooms

Date: May 6, 2025Leave a comment

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 […]

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SPAR Scotland vehicle livery celebrates success at Achievers awards

SPAR Scotland vehicle livery celebrates success at Achievers awards

Date: May 6, 2025Leave a comment

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 […]

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Caterforce to add 50 products to own-brand range

Caterforce to add 50 products to own-brand range

Date: May 2, 2025Leave a comment

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 […]

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The Wholesale Group unveils Chef Assured own-brand range

The Wholesale Group unveils Chef Assured own-brand range

Date: May 2, 2025Leave a comment

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, […]

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TWC to develop into full service data and research agency

TWC to develop into full service data and research agency

Date: May 2, 2025Leave a comment

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, […]

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