Wholesale Industry News
Hopwells and Windsor joint exhibition attracts over 500 visitors
Following its acquisition of Windsor Foodservice earlier this year, Hopwells joined forces with its new partner to put on a joint exhibition in Sheffield on 10 October. More than 70 exhibitors […]
Sysco GB to offer sustainability training to all 8,000 employees
Sysco GB has embarked on a plan to offer comprehensive training on sustainability to all 8,000 employees across its British businesses. The wholesaler has joined forces with specialist sustainability consultancy, […]
Halos and Crunchies join Country Range potato portfolio
Country Range has added Potato Halos and Potato Crunchies to its own-brand potato portfolio. Country Range Potato Halos comprise crispy coated rings filled with potato and onion, while Country Range Potato […]
SWA highlights net-zero challenges at Filshill visit by Patrick Harvie
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) recently facilitated a visit by Patrick Harvie, the Scottish Government’s minister for zero carbon buildings, active travel and tenants’ rights, to its member JW Filshill’s […]
Thomas Ridley achieves BRCS certification and upgrades fleet
Following a prolonged period of investment across Thomas Ridley’s 100,000 sq ft storage and distribution site, which includes 20,000 sq ft of frozen warehouse space, the Suffolk-based foodservice company has […]
James Hall & Co celebrates achievements of employees
One hundred employees from across the James Hall group of companies have had their achievements recognised. The James Hall Achievement Awards saw staff from a wide range of departments, including […]
Unitas Local Living own-brand to replace Lifestyle
Unitas Wholesale has unveiled its new own brand, Local Living. The roll out of Local Living begins this month as 90 SKUs are transitioned from Lifestyle to the Local Living […]
CJ Lang acquires ScotFresh convenience chain
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has acquired convenience chain ScotFresh Group. The acquisition involves the nine ScotFresh branded stores in Glasgow and the central belt of Scotland and […]
Sugro UK introduces supplier-focused B2B WhatsApp initiative
Sugro UK claims to have become the first wholesale buying group to launch a supplier-funded B2B WhatsApp initiative to send messages directly to retailers. The group endorsed b2b.store’s communications solution […]
Kirsty Cooper replaces Aoife Kenny as Unitas commercial director
Unitas Wholesale has announced the appointment of Kirsty Cooper as commercial director following the departure of Aoife Kenny, who formerly held the post. Cooper (pictured), who will join the group […]
Thomas Ridley trade show celebrated East Anglian foodservice industry
Suffolk-based Thomas Ridley Foodservice, which is now part of the Caterfood Buying Group, recently held its first ‘eat. with Thomas Ridley’ trade show at Ipswich Town Football Club. More than […]
SPAR makes a Big Deal of Christmas with new campaign
SPAR UK has launched ‘Big Deals of Christmas’ – its largest national brand campaign to date. The initiative starts in SPAR stores in England, Scotland and Wales on 5 October […]
