Wholesale Industry News
Country Range welcomes Crowndale Foodservice to its membership
Country Range Group has welcomed its second member of 2025 – Crowndale Foodservice, of Whetstone, Leicester. Set up in 1988 by John Boulger, Crowndale Foodservice initially began supplying pies, sausages, […]
Caterforce appoints Pioneer MD Graham Jenkins as chairman
Caterforce has appointed Graham Jenkins, managing director of Pioneer Foodservice, as its chairman. Pioneer Foodservice joined Caterforce back in 1992 and today it is one of nine member companies with […]
The Wholesale Group’s first tradeshow attracts more than 190 suppliers
The Wholesale Group’s first tradeshow, held last month at Cheltenham Racecourse, attracted more than 190 suppliers and 180 executives from wholesale members. Jess Douglas, joint managing director commented: “To see […]
Bestway and Socio Local to help retailers with digital marketing
Bestway Retail has launched a pilot scheme across 300 retailers in collaboration with Socio Local – a digital marketing platform for multi-location brands. Socio Local is a platform that simplifies […]
Harlech Foodservice hits £1.5m in sales at Expo 25
Harlech Foodservice recently staged its biggest ever trade fair, with 137 stands and a record £1.5 million in sales. The wholesaler’s two-day Expo 25 was held at Venue Cymru in […]
Country Range introduces Sticky BBQ Sauce
Country Range has introduced Sticky BBQ Sauce, designed for caterers looking to add bold, smoky flavours to their menus. It comes in 2.27-litre tubs. Rachel Porter, Country Range Group’s marketing […]
Hancocks appoints Nick Edwards as Manchester store manager
Hancocks has announced the appointment of Nick Edwards as manager of its Manchester store. Edwards (pictured) joined the business from Tesco where he worked as a store manager across Manchester, […]
Freemans Event Partners appoints Matt Luscombe as CEO
Freemans Event Partners has appointed Matt Luscombe as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Stephen Freeman, who moves to the new role of executive chairman. Freeman will remain closely […]
United Wholesale Scotland promotes Naeem Khaliq to licensed director
United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) has promoted Naeem Khaliq to licensed director. Formerly symbol group controller, Khaliq (pictured) has been with UWS for 27 years. Commenting on his appointment, he said: […]
Unitas announces Connect Awards for members and suppliers
More than 650 wholesalers and suppliers attended the Unitas Connect Awards, the group’s annual celebration of the outstanding people, products, initiatives and achievements of the past year. Hosted by TV […]
Lomond becomes first wholesaler in Scotland to get B Corp status
Glasgow-based wholesaler Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co – along with its Cake division – has attained B Corp status. The certification recognises Lomond’s commitment to balancing purpose and profit, ensuring […]
James Hall & Co celebrates career development with awards
One hundred members of staff at James Hall & Co had their professional development recognised at the company’s Achievement Awards. The celebratory occasion saw current and former apprentices from right […]
