Wholesale Industry News
SWA conference promotes continuous improvement
After a six-year absence, the Scottish Wholesale Association brought back its annual conference today (5 June) to provide food for thought for wholesalers and suppliers on business opportunities and better […]
Will AF Blakemore buy Appleby Westward?
SPAR South West’s primary distributor Appleby Westward Group (AWG) is up for sale by its South African owner SPAR Group (SPPJ.J), and industry speculation is rife that AF Blakemore is […]
Kitwave appoints Dr Marnie Millard OBE as non-executive chair
Kitwave Group has appointed Dr Marnie Millard OBE to its board as non-executive chair. Millard (pictured), who replaces the company’s outgoing chair Steve Smith, brings over 20 years of executive […]
Booker expands catering portfolio with new World Cuisines range
Booker has expanded its catering portfolio with a new World Cuisines range. The range features Greek, Turkish, Italian, Indian and African-Caribbean products, as well as chicken shop products. Aimed at […]
SPAR introduces own-label fresh pasta range
SPAR has expanded its own-label offering with the launch of a new fresh pasta range. Designed to meet growing consumer demand for convenient, great-tasting meal solutions, the range comprises: • […]
SPAR Scotland launches ‘Big Deals of Summer’ campaign
SPAR Scotland has launched a ‘Big Deals of Summer’ campaign – a multi-channel initiative designed to attract shoppers and deliver value throughout the summer months. Launching in all SPAR stores […]
Jonny McQuarrie leaves Booker to become Tesco CEO central Europe
Booker’s chief operating officer Jonny McQuarrie is taking over as Tesco’s CEO of central Europe, succeeding Matt Simister. McQuarrie (pictured) spent three years as COO of Booker, before which he […]
Lowestoft-based Lacons joins Unitas as an on-trade member
Lacons, an independent brewer and wholesaler based in Lowestoft, has joined Unitas Wholesale as an on-trade member. Lacons supplies more than 1,000 customer accounts across the East of England and […]
Country Range introduces two new desserts
Country Range has launched two new desserts: Peaches & Cream Torte and Speculoos Cake. They are ideal for time-poor caterers lacking space as they come pre-portioned and just need to […]
Dunsters Farm wins two family business awards
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 […]
Castell Howell supports The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
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 […]
Castell Howell appoints Jac Morgan as ambassador for Welsh beef brand
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 […]
