Wholesale Industry News
Unitas wholesalers ride a wave of ‘buoyant optimism’ to Athens conference
At the Unitas annual conference, which takes place in Athens on 15-19 September, delegates will hear how Unitas members are ‘achieving better growth’ than their rivals. Unitas chairman Mark Aylwin […]
Turner Price strengthens position in care sector through NACC
Turner Price has announced a new partnership with the National Association of Care Catering (NACC). The Yorkshire-based foodservice wholesaler has become a Premier Partner and will become an active member […]
JJ partners with coffee expert to launch Barista Masterclass
JJ Foodservice is helping coffee shop owners to raise their coffee game with a new Barista Masterclass on YouTube featuring Damian Burgess, coffee consultant and trainer. In the nine-part series, […]
Kitwave increases revenues and gross margin
Kitwave Group increased revenues by 23% to £275 million in the six months ended 30 April 2023. Profit before tax rose by 48% to £8.3 million, and consolidated gross margin […]
James Hall & Co launches its own range of ready meals in SPAR stores
A new range of home replacement meals has been launched exclusively in North of England SPAR stores – the first products under a new Clayton Park Kitchen brand manufactured by […]
FWD and SWA set out plans for wholesale to reach net zero by 2040
The FWD and Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) have set out their plans for the wholesale industry to reach net zero by 2040. The FWD worked in collaboration with the SWA […]
Parfetts rolls out LED lighting and solar panels to reduce carbon footprint
Parfetts is rolling out LED lighting and solar panels at its depots across the UK. The programme sees new LED lighting installed in the Halifax and Sheffield depots, with Anfield […]
GroceryAid names Kieran Hemsworth as its new CEO
GroceryAid has announced the appointment of Kieran Hemsworth as chief executive. He will take over from Steve Barnes on 4 September. Hemsworth (pictured) has 30 years of experience in the […]
Unitas links with EchoPay and introduces loyalty competition
Unitas has formed a partnership with EchoPay with the aim of helping its wholesale members to save up to £6.5 million in banking charges in the next year. The partnership is […]
Swizzels team to take on Tough Mudder in aid of YoungMinds
A team from Swizzels is asking the trade for support as it takes on the Tough Mudder challenge to raise money for charity partner, YoungMinds. A 15-strong team will take […]
Q Catering introduces new online ordering system
Sittingbourne-based Q Catering has launched a new online ordering system. The new app-based system enables online shoppers to place orders at any time of day at the touch of a […]
Parfetts staff celebrate EO Day and are awarded a 4% sales growth bonus
Employees across the Parfetts depot network celebrated EO (Employee Ownership) Day on 23 June. EO Day provides an opportunity for UK-owned businesses to celebrate and raise awareness of the benefits […]
