Wholesale Industry News

Bidfood increases offer to its lowest-paid workers

Bidfood increases offer to its lowest-paid workers

Date: October 31, 2024Leave a comment

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 […]

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Sysco acquires Linlithgow-based Campbells Prime Meat

Sysco acquires Linlithgow-based Campbells Prime Meat

Date: October 31, 2024Leave a comment

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 […]

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New SPAR managing director Michael Fletcher to start in November

New SPAR managing director Michael Fletcher to start in November

Date: October 31, 2024Leave a comment

Michael Fletcher, the newly announced managing director of SPAR UK, will take up his role on 22 November. Starting in 1991, Fletcher (pictured) spent 22 years at Tesco plc, where […]

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SPAR launches exclusive 1kg bag of Pick ‘n’ Mix sweets

SPAR launches exclusive 1kg bag of Pick ‘n’ Mix sweets

Date: October 28, 2024Leave a comment

An exclusive 1kg bag of Pick ’n’ Mix sweets will be available in SPAR stores across England, Scotland and Wales from the end of October. Available in two varieties – […]

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RD Johns Foodservice purchases new depot in Andover

RD Johns Foodservice purchases new depot in Andover

Date: October 27, 2024Leave a comment

R D Johns Foodservice has announced the purchase of a new depot in Andover, Hampshire. “This strategic expansion will enable us to continue our growth across the Home Counties and […]

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Line-up for Destination 2026 industry conference in aid of MAG

Line-up for Destination 2026 industry conference in aid of MAG

Date: October 27, 2024Leave a comment

Stuart Hyslop, managing director of group catering at Booker, is one of several industry leaders who will take to the stage at ‘Destination 2026’, a conference in aid of the […]

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Book now for CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards lunch on 7 January

Book now for CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards lunch on 7 January

Date: October 25, 2024Leave a comment

Cash & Carry Management magazine, in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs, will announce the winners of the CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards at a prestigious awards lunch at The […]

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SPAR is first to market with new Bebeto range of freeze-dried sweets

SPAR is first to market with new Bebeto range of freeze-dried sweets

Date: October 24, 2024Leave a comment

SPAR is the first to market with new range of freeze-dried sweets from Bebeto. Available from 1 November, the Bebeto ‘Freeze Crunchy’ range consists of three 35g varieties: Watermelon, Peach Rings […]

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James Hall & Co and Active Lancashire renew SPAR School Games partnership

James Hall & Co and Active Lancashire renew SPAR School Games partnership

Date: October 24, 2024Leave a comment

James Hall & Co and Active Lancashire have renewed their partnership to bring back the SPAR Lancashire School Games for a 19th year. Last year’s Games saw a new blueprint, […]

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Pricecheck named International Trade Champion

Pricecheck named International Trade Champion

Date: October 24, 2024Leave a comment

Pricecheck has been named International Trade Champion at the Sheffield Business Awards. The International Trade Champion award showcases companies that have excelled in global import and export operations while contributing […]

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Sysco GB lands the MSC UK Foodservice Supplier of the Year award

Sysco GB lands the MSC UK Foodservice Supplier of the Year award

Date: October 24, 2024Leave a comment

Sysco GB companies M&J Fresh Seafood and Brakes have won the 2024 MSC UK Foodservice Supplier of the Year award. The award, which Sysco GB has won a record 10 times, […]

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Bestway attracts three senior executives back to the business

Bestway attracts three senior executives back to the business

Date: October 24, 2024Leave a comment

Bestway Retail, which operates several retail brands including Best-one, Costcutter, Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, has announced three senior appointments to its retail team. Nick Russell has rejoined the business, […]

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