Wholesale Industry News
World of Sweets launches Candy Realms children’s confectionery
World of Sweets, the UK’s largest confectionery wholesaler, has launched a new children’s confectionery brand. Candy Realms has been created to incorporate a range of popular confectionery products including candy cups […]
SWA joins call for DRS grace period for small producers
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) is one of several trade bodies calling for an 18-month legal grace period and the option to opt in to the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) […]
Appleby Westward announces £10m investment and new divisional board
Appleby Westward, the southwest-based SPAR retailer and wholesaler, has announced a £10 million-plus capital investment programme. Scheduled to get underway this year is an £8.5 million project at the company’s […]
Kitwave names Lucie Milburn as divisional operations director
Kitwave Group has appointed Lucie Milburn as the new divisional operations director of its frozen & chilled division. Kitwave’s frozen & chilled division comprises two businesses: Eden Farm and Central […]
James Hall & Co driver to take part in SPAR International competition
A lorry driver with James Hall & Co is set to challenge himself against peers from around the world in a SPAR International competition. Steve Metcalf (pictured) will travel to […]
CJ Lang colleagues complete a firewalk in aid of Marie Curie
More than 40 colleagues from CJ Lang & Son have taken part in a firewalk at the company’s Dundee depot to raise funds for SPAR’s national charity partner Marie Curie. […]
Bidfood adds four new landscape designs to its fleet
Bidfood has added four new designs of landscapes to its fleet to celebrate over a decade since the original designs first hit the roads. As a nod to the company’s […]
Sugro UK introduces open banking service to members
Sugro UK is offering its wholesale members the chance to reduce costly card transaction charges with a new open banking service. The buying group has agreed a deal with b2b.store […]
FWD invites nominations for Wholesale Stars awards
The FWD has launched a new set of awards for people who are developing their skills through apprenticeships, training or academic study with the support of their employer. The Wholesale […]
Country Range relaunches apple pie to be vegan friendly
Country Range Group has revamped the recipe for its Deep Dish Bramley Apple Pie so that it is now suitable for vegans. Made using Irish Bramley apples and vegan pastry […]
SPAR launches second UK-wide Community Cashback Scheme
Following the success of its £100,000 Community Cashback Scheme last year, SPAR is repeating the programme this year, giving grants to local organisations and charities. Starting on 1 February, shoppers […]
Bestway Wholesale sees 11% rise in turnover and 90% uplift in profits
Bestway Wholesale achieved an 11% rise in turnover to £2.94 billion in the year ended 30 June 2022, while profit before tax increased by 90% to £70.8 million. “The increase […]
