Wholesale Industry News
Sysco signs deal with Shell to harness 20 GWh of wind power a year
Sysco GB has signed a new deal with Shell Energy Europe to harness 20 gigawatt hours of wind power a year until 2035 as it delivers on its commitment to […]
Parfetts introduces Go Local Tuna Chunks in Brine
Parfetts has extended its own-brand range with the launch of Go Local Tuna Chunks in Brine. Go Local Tuna Chunks in Brine is available in a 145g can, supplied in […]
CJ Lang appoints Eoin McGettigan as non-executive chair
SPAR Scotland wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang & Son has appointed Eoin McGettigan as non-executive chair. McGettigan (pictured) succeeds Jim Hepburn, who stood down from the role when his tenure […]
AF Blakemore sees 8.1% drop in revenue and invests in transformation
AF Blakemore & Son saw its revenue decline by 8.1% to £1.09 billion in the year ending 27 April 2025. EBITDA was £18.5 million. Following strong trading for the year […]
JJ Foodservice launches Healthier Catering microsite with 10% discount
JJ Foodservice has launched a new Healthier Catering microsite, designed to make it easier for restaurants to choose healthier, local and more sustainable ingredients for menus. To help promote the site […]
Country Range Group relaunches cleaning range as Clean Range Pro
The Country Range Group (CRG) has relaunched its own-brand cleaning range under the new Clean Range Pro brand. The 40 existing professional cleaning products are joined by four new lines: […]
Tony Boyle appointed commercial director of Food Options
Tony Boyle, former head of Lynas Foodservice Scotland, has been appointed commercial director of Food Options, a wholesaler based in Livingston, West Lothian. Boyle (pictured) previously spent eight-and-a-half years at […]
Bestway pays tribute to co-founder Younus Sheikh
Younus Sheikh, one of the co-founders of Bestway and a highly respected figure within the wholesale industry, has died. Sheikh (pictured) was a central architect of the Bestway business and […]
Sysco calls on the Government to address skills gap in wholesale
Sysco GB has called on the Government to take greater action to address the significant employment challenges facing the wholesale sector. Launching its paper, A Skills Strategy for the Wholesale […]
Waterside Food Services holds Open Day at new Branston site
Waterside Food Services, an independent, family-run foodservice wholesaler, has held its first Open Day and trade event, bringing together suppliers, customers and industry partners for a day of connection, collaboration […]
Yarde Farm launches industrially compostable ice cream mini tubs
Bidfood’s Yarde Farm ice cream business has launched new industrially compostable ice cream mini tubs. In what is claimed to be a first-to-market move within the foodservice sector, the new […]
Fresh Direct completes LEAF Marque commitment and begins pilot projects
Fresh Direct – part of Sysco – has achieved its pledge to source all contracted British produce from LEAF Marque accredited growers. Achieving LEAF standards ensures that Fresh Direct’s growers […]
