Wholesale Industry News
Sugro offers members digital screens free of charge
Sugro UK is rolling out its digital signage solution to its members, following a successful implementation with TB Cash & Carry. In partnership with suppliers, Sugro is offering the digital […]
North West Wholesale delivers Sugro retail sample box to customers
Sugro UK has announced the continued distribution of its retail sample box, which is now being shared with the retail customers of member North West Wholesale. It joins fellow members […]
JW Filshill achieves grade A in BRCGS Standard for Storage & Distribution
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has has achieved a grade A in its BRCGS Standard for Storage & Distribution audit. This is a global standard accreditation that demonstrates companies’ excellence in […]
Elite Fine Foods promotes Richard Groves to head of operations
Elite Fine Foods, which was acquired by Bidfood in 2019 and is now part of Caterfood Buying Group, has promoted Richard Groves to head of operations. Formerly warehouse manager, Groves […]
Lomond launches Christmas brochure with sustainable tips
Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched its Christmas 2024 brochure with menu suggestions and tips on achieving a sustainable festive season. “This year we’ve added even more delicious festive […]
Brakes launches Christmas campaign with 130 new products
Brakes has launched its Christmas campaign, featuring more than 1,000 products to help caterers make the most of the festive period. In Brakes’ most comprehensive festive new product development programme […]
One thousand children take part in SPAR Lancashire School Games finale
Around 1,000 children enjoyed celebratory finale events as the SPAR Lancashire School Games concluded for an 18th year. A Party in the Park in Burnley, a Blackpool Zoo Orienteering Festival, […]
Booker drives awareness of Andy’s Man Club
Booker is continuing to drive awareness of the men’s suicide prevention charity Andy’s Man Club with a tour of the wholesaler’s cash & carry branches. “Earlier this year we introduced […]
JJ Foodservice partners with Hertfordshire Council to offer discount
JJ Foodservice has teamed up with Hertfordshire County Council to provide discounted healthier and more sustainable catering options to local restaurants and caterers. This partnership supports the council’s new Herts […]
Caterforce roadshow promotes own-brand innovations to members
Caterforce’s own-brand team has been out on the road visiting members’ depots to showcase new own-brand products. The roadshow has been designed to educate and inspire members’ sales teams about […]
Mark Aylwin to step down as chairman of Unitas Wholesale
Unitas Wholesale chairman Mark Aylwin is to step down from the role at the group’s AGM in November. Having been elected to the position in March 2021, Aylwin (pictured) agreed […]
AF Blakemore names Ian Kellett as new chief financial officer
AF Blakemore has appointed Ian Kellett as chief financial officer (CFO). Kellett (pictured) moves to AF Blakemore from Parkdean Resorts, where he was CFO for six years. Before that, he […]

