Wholesale Industry News
Hancocks to hold Black Friday event on 28 November
Hancocks is holding a Black Friday event on 28 November from 8am to 8pm. The wholesaler is cutting the prices of confectionery treats, seasonal sweets, novelty favourites and big brands […]
Lynas Foodservice launches Order Your Way initiative
Lynas Foodservice has launched ‘Order Your Way’ – a new service designed to help customers. “We know our customers are all struggling with time so we are launching Order Your […]
‘We consider ourselves to be The Alternative Buying Group’ – NBC
The last 12 to 18 months have seen strong revenue growth for NBC’s member companies – over £8 million year on year – and a significant investment in resourcing the […]
‘Caterforce has the potential to be a £1.5bn turnover business’ – Mullineux
Caterforce is not only growing ahead of the market, it also continues to offer suppliers the most cost-effective route to market compared to other buying groups, insisted managing director Gary […]
Turnover and profits are down at JJ Foodservice
JJ Foodservice reported a 7% decline in turnover to £249.6 million for the year ending 31 March 2024. Profits were also down – from £19.5 million to £11.2 million. “The […]
Confex and Fairway Foodservice merge to form The Wholesale Group
Confex and Fairway Foodservice have merged to form The Wholesale Group. The group will be led by joint managing directors Tom Gittins and Jess Douglas, with Martin Williams and Coral […]
Forrest Fresh Foods to offer AB InBev products to Sugro members
Sugro UK’s central distribution partner, Forrest Fresh Foods, is to offer central distribution for AB InBev products to Sugro members who have AWRS licences. The central distribution facility will allow […]
JJ Foodservice launches new Mix & Save promotion
JJ Foodservice has introduced a new Mix & Save promotion, offering shoppers the opportunity to maximise savings by mixing selected products. The promotion starts with the full P&G Professional cleaning […]
Q Catering acquires fresh produce specialist RJ Kingsland & Son
Q Catering has acquired fresh produce specialist RJ Kingsland & Son for an undisclosed sum. Established in the 1950s, RJ Kingsland & Son is a third-generation family-run business based in […]
Lomond Wholesale acquires Clarks Speciality Foods
Glasgow-based wholesaler Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has acquired Clarks Speciality Foods, of Penicuik. The move will enable Lomond to hit a record turnover of £55 million in 2025 and […]
Bidfood increases offer to its lowest-paid workers
Further to the threat of strike action by some of Bidfood’s warehouse workers over a pay row, the wholesaler has increased its offer for its lowest-paid employees. The Unite and […]
Sysco acquires Linlithgow-based Campbells Prime Meat
Sysco GB has acquired Campbells Prime Meat, a leading specialist meat and fish supplier in Scotland. Established in 1910, the family business will continue to operate as a separate entity under […]
