Wholesale Industry News
Unitas wholesalers told they can ‘take the world on’ together
Dave Fishwick, the self-made millionaire whose story inspired the Netflix film Bank of Dave, told delegates at the Unitas conference in Athens that independent wholesalers can “take the world on” […]
Filshill increases turnover, profits and net assets
JW Filshill saw turnover increase by 2% to £203 million in the year ending 31 January 2023. Operating profits rose from £2.7 million to £2.9 million. Glasgow-based Filshill, a fifth-generation […]
Confex Foodservice Fair attracts more than 200 people
More than 200 people attended Confex’s Foodservice Fair held at Stratford-upon-Avon earlier this month. A total of 75 suppliers had stands, and Confex also showcased its Core own-brand range. “What […]
SPAR partners with FareShare for Giving One Million Meals project
SPAR is partnering with the food redistribution charity FareShare to provide the equivalent of one million meals through local charities across the UK, as part of the ‘Giving One Million […]
SPAR partners with FareShare for Giving One Million Meals project
SPAR is partnering with the food redistribution charity FareShare to provide the equivalent of one million meals through local charities across the UK, as part of the ‘Giving One Million […]
AF Blakemore & Son reports 3.9% increase in sales
AF Blakemore & Son achieved a 3.9% rise in sales to £1.24 billion in the year ending 30 April 2023. Chairman Peter Blakemore commented: “The group has demonstrated fantastic resilience, […]
Bidfood to support small suppliers through Open Doors Programme
Bidfood is launching a new initiative – Open Doors Programme – to identify and support the most innovative and interesting brands from small food and beverage suppliers trying to establish […]
Falmouth-based wholesaler WestCountry joins Fairway
WestCountry/Essential Food Company is joining Fairway Foodservice on 1 October. Based in Falmouth, with depots also in Newton Abbot and St Austell, WestCountry supplies caterers throughout Devon and Cornwall with […]
SWA creates wholesaler directory to assist local and regional producers
A new directory for the Scottish wholesale food and drink sector has been created by the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) to help local and regional producers connect with wholesalers. The […]
Matt Teague promoted to MD of Blakemore Retail and BTP
AF Blakemore has promoted Matt Teague to managing director, retail, to lead both Blakemore Retail and Blakemore Trade Partners (BTP). Teague (pictured) was previously MD of Blakemore Retail only, while […]
JJ to open a new branch in Wimbledon in the New Year
JJ Foodservice is to open a new depot in Wimbledon – its 12th branch – in January 2024. The site includes a 33,965 sq ft warehouse and 3,950 sq ft […]
Country Range adds Japanese recipes to own-brand range
Country Range has bolstered its product portfolio with a Katsu Curry Cooking Sauce and Panko Breadcrumbs. Available in a 2.3kg tub, the new Katsu Curry Sauce is a sweeter, Japanese-style […]
