Wholesale Industry News

Unitas announces member and supplier award winners

Unitas announces member and supplier award winners

Date: March 12, 2026Leave a comment

Unitas has announced the winners of its annual awards. In front of 650 guests at Liverpool’s International Convention Centre, Unitas CEO John Kinney, assisted by comedian Jason Manford, shone the […]

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Brakes introduces a new Authentic Italian range

Brakes introduces a new Authentic Italian range

Date: March 11, 2026Leave a comment

Brakes has introduced a new Authentic Italian range of more than 200 products. The collection spans pasta, pizza flours and bases, sauces, tomatoes, olive oils, vinegars, cheeses, cured meats, antipasti, […]

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Parfetts expands own-brand cider range with Lancer White

Parfetts expands own-brand cider range with Lancer White

Date: March 11, 2026Leave a comment

Parfetts has expanded its own-brand cider range with the launch of Lancer White. The new range joins existing products Lancer Original and Lancer Black. Lancer White is available in several […]

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Caterfood appoints Steven Lyons as director of group sales

Caterfood appoints Steven Lyons as director of group sales

Date: March 11, 2026Leave a comment

Caterfood Buying Group has appointed Steven Lyons as director of group sales. Lyons (pictured) has more than 20 years of senior foodservice experience across UK wholesale and distribution. He has […]

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The Wholesale Group visits Dublin to see how DRS works

The Wholesale Group visits Dublin to see how DRS works

Date: March 11, 2026Leave a comment

Senior representatives from The Wholesale Group recently visited Dublin to see deposit return scheme (DRS) reverse vending machines operating in a live retail environment. Managing director Tom Gittins, retail controller […]

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Unitas overhauls services for wholesalers and suppliers

Unitas overhauls services for wholesalers and suppliers

Date: March 11, 2026Leave a comment

Unitas has announced a major overhaul of its services for wholesalers and suppliers to provide ‘execution at scale’ across retail and foodservice. At Connect26, the group’s annual trade show in […]

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G McWilliam Aberdeen joins Sterling Supergroup

G McWilliam Aberdeen joins Sterling Supergroup

Date: March 9, 2026Leave a comment

G McWilliam Aberdeen has joined Sterling Supergroup – the third wholesaler to join the group in recent weeks. Founded in 1959, the Aberdeen-based wholesale catering butcher serves the north-east of […]

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Westo Direct becomes distributor for Neutonic functional energy drink

Westo Direct becomes distributor for Neutonic functional energy drink

Date: March 5, 2026Leave a comment

Soft drinks wholesaler Westo Direct Wholesale has announced the launch of Neutonic, a fast-growing functional energy drink brand. The partnership will see Westo Direct distribute the Neutonic 330ml drink range […]

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CJ Lang appoints Josie Cattermoul as trading director

CJ Lang appoints Josie Cattermoul as trading director

Date: March 5, 2026Leave a comment

SPAR Scotland wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang & Son has appointed Josie Cattermoul as trading director. She replaces Della Myers, who has left the business. Cattermoul (pictured) brings more than […]

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Bidfood launches Your Favourites cashback offer

Bidfood launches Your Favourites cashback offer

Date: March 5, 2026Leave a comment

Bidfood has launched ‘Your Favourites’, a cashback offer that is running throughout March and April. This initiative continues Bidfood’s commitment to helping operators manage costs, providing up to £100 cashback […]

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Caterforce launches Chefs’ Selections Salted Chocolate Chantilly Slice

Caterforce launches Chefs’ Selections Salted Chocolate Chantilly Slice

Date: March 4, 2026Leave a comment

Caterforce has added Salted Chocolate Chantilly Slice to its Chefs’ Selections Premium Collection. Comprising a rich salted chocolate torte base with layered crunchy cocoa nibs, the dessert is finished with […]

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AF Blakemore ranked 5th best large private firm for women in leadership

AF Blakemore ranked 5th best large private firm for women in leadership

Date: March 4, 2026Leave a comment

AF Blakemore has been ranked fifth among the UK’s 50 largest private companies for women in leadership in the newly published FTSE Women Leaders Report 2026. This makes AF Blakemore […]

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