Caterforce promotes Peter Saunders to head of buying

Caterforce has promoted Peter Saunders to head of buying. Formerly trading controller, he has been with the group for more than five years.

Newly promoted Joanna Halucha and Peter Saunders

Prior to joining Caterforce, Saunders was trading & marketing controller at AF Blakemore Foodservice and foodservice controller at Landmark Wholesale where he developed a range of own-brand foodservice products for members.

In his new role, he will lead the buying department, leveraging his industry knowledge and supplier relationships to deliver growth and success during 2025 and beyond.

The announcement of his new appointment follows the news (Cash & Carry Management: December 2024) that Joanna Halucha has been promoted to head of own brand buying & technical.

Formerly group buying, own brand & technical manager, Halucha has been at Caterforce for four-and-a-half years.

Before that, she was foodservice category buyer at the Country Range Group for nearly six years. In her new role, Halucha will be supported by Steph Heap, junior NPD & specification technologist.

Gary Mullineux, managing director of Caterforce, commented: “Peter and Joanna bring a fantastic amount of industry knowledge and experience to the Caterforce head office team and I am delighted to recognise this with these brand new roles.

“With more than 50 years’ combined experience, Peter and Joanna’s supplier relationships and buying expertise are second to none and I am confident they will drive the buying department forward during 2025 and in the future.”

He added: “These appointments, coupled with our continued investment in market-leading innovation and technology, underlines Caterforce’s commitment to continually deliver exceptional value, quality and service to our members, supplier partners and customers.”