Wholesale Industry News
Free webinars to help businesses prepare for Deposit Return Scheme
A free introductory webinar series is being introduced to help businesses prepare for the Deposit Return Scheme’s introduction in October 2027. The series is being hosted by Exchange for Change, […]
Unitas outperforms market in retail and foodservice
Unitas outperformed the market in both retail and foodservice during 2025: in retail it was up by 2.4% versus the market, and in hospitality it was up by 11%. At […]
JW Filshill appoints Matthew Howie as business development manager
JW Filshill has appointed Matthew Howie as business development manager. He replaces Roy Williams, who will retire at the end of March after nine years with the Filshill business. Howie […]
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 […]
