Wholesale Industry News

Coral Rose to leave Country Range to join Fairway Foodservice

Date: April 1, 2022Leave a comment

Coral Rose, managing director of Country Range Group, is joining Fairway Foodservice on 1 September to succeed chief executive Chris Binge, who is retiring after more than 24 years with […]

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United Wholesale Scotland recruits Telly Sarai as trading director

Date: March 30, 2022Leave a comment

Telly Sarai, formerly general manager of SK Food & Drinks, has been appointed licensed trading director of United Wholesale Scotland. Sarai (right) joins the Glasgow wholesaler after six years with […]

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Evolution not revolution: Swindell and Robinson on their plans for Parfetts

Date: March 29, 2022Leave a comment

In their first in-depth interview since becoming joint MDs of Parfetts in January, Noel Robinson and Guy Swindell talk about symbol groups, trading with customers, and employee ownership. A record […]

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Sugro reports 32% growth in the year to date

Date: March 29, 2022Leave a comment

Sugro has achieved 32% growth so far this year compared to the same period in 2021. The upbeat news was shared with delegates at the group’s 2022 convention, held recently […]

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Caterforce names Iain Julier as new trading controller

Date: March 28, 2022Leave a comment

Caterforce has appointed Iain Julier as its new trading controller. Julier joins Caterforce with more than 26 years of purchasing experience in retail, wholesale and foodservice, having previously worked at […]

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Bestway Wholesale boosts revenues by 10%

Date: March 24, 2022Leave a comment

Bestway Wholesale has reported 10% growth in revenues during 2021 to £2.66 billion and an operating pre-tax profit of £37.2 million, equivalent to 1.4% of revenue, in the year to […]

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SWA offers wholesalers insight into electric vehicle market

Date: March 24, 2022Leave a comment

The Scottish Wholesale Association has partnered with Volvo Trucks to offer members insight into the electric vehicle market. Its first Electric Vehicle Experience event, being held on 5 April at […]

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New City College triumphs in Country Range Student Chef Challenge

Date: March 24, 2022Leave a comment

A team from New City College in London has been crowned winners of the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2022. Sam Paoli, Maria V Carbone and Paulo Dela Cruz, under […]

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New Kitwave Wakefield warehouse will be HB Clark’s HQ

Date: March 23, 2022Leave a comment

Kitwave Group has opened a new distribution warehouse in Wakefield. This facility replaces the group’s previous Wakefield site and will act as the head office for on-trade wholesaler HB Clark. The […]

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Nisa continues to support The One Foundation

Date: March 22, 2022Leave a comment

To mark World Water Day (22 March), Nisa has announced that its retailers have collectively raised £751,000 for a charity that helps to fund clean water projects. The sum, which […]

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‘Celebrate Wholeale’ event raises thousands for charity

Date: March 22, 2022Leave a comment

More than £46,000 is expected to be raised for Every Well Water Foundation following the ‘Celebrate Wholesale’ charity dinner organised by Time Wholesale. In addition, £5,000 is being donated to […]

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Brakes introduces ‘mess-free’ Bikini Prawns

Date: March 22, 2022Leave a comment

Brakes has launched Bikini Prawns, offering a new mess-free way to eat prawns. Bikini Prawns are a new innovation for the UK market. The centre of each prawn is expertly […]

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