Parfetts replaces Prince Consort with Spirit Republic own-brand range

Parfetts replaces Prince Consort with Spirit Republic own-brand range

Date: July 3, 2026Leave a comment

Parfetts is expanding its own-brand offering with the launch of Spirit Republic, a new range developed to offer stronger margins in high-demand spirits and licensed categories. The employee-owned wholesaler will […]

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SPAR joins forces with Colin Jackson to launch Everyday Champions campaign

SPAR joins forces with Colin Jackson to launch Everyday Champions campaign

Date: July 2, 2026Leave a comment

SPAR has launched Everyday Champions, a campaign celebrating the people who quietly keep communities connected. The campaign is supported by new research, commissioned by SPAR, that reveals how everyday acts […]

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Country Range Group introduces two new flavours of ice cream

Country Range Group introduces two new flavours of ice cream

Date: July 2, 2026Leave a comment

Country Range Group has introduced two new flavours of ice cream. The Salted Caramel and White Vanilla variants are supplied in four-litre tubs in cases of six and are ideal […]

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Bestway and Budweiser partnership drives major sales uplift

Bestway and Budweiser partnership drives major sales uplift

Date: July 2, 2026Leave a comment

Bestway Wholesale’s World Cup trade activations with Budweiser have driven major sales uplifts at three of its depots. The Park Royal, Manchester and Liverpool branches each welcomed Budweiser’s Bud Bus […]

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Parfetts adopts Wholepal for suppliers’ new product submissions and updates

Parfetts adopts Wholepal for suppliers’ new product submissions and updates

Date: July 2, 2026Leave a comment

Parfetts has become one of the first UK wholesalers to require suppliers to submit product information through a single digital platform. The employee-owned business has adopted Wholepal as the mandatory […]

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Kitwave acquires Kirkcaldy-based wholesaler Fife Creamery

Kitwave acquires Kirkcaldy-based wholesaler Fife Creamery

Date: July 2, 2026Leave a comment

Kitwave Wholesale Group has acquired Kirkcaldy-based wholesaler Fife Creamery. With longstanding relationships across Scotland’s retail and hospitality sectors, Fife Creamery will become a cornerstone of Kitwave’s operations in Scotland. It […]

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Brakes confirms continued partnership with Compass for Junior Chef Academy

Brakes confirms continued partnership with Compass for Junior Chef Academy

Date: July 1, 2026Leave a comment

Brakes has confirmed that it is continuing its partnership with Compass Group UK & Ireland for its Junior Chef Academy (JCA). Since partnering with Compass on the programme since 2021, […]

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The Wholesale Group achieves B Corp Certification

The Wholesale Group achieves B Corp Certification

Date: July 1, 2026Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group has become the first wholesale buying group to achieve B Corp Certification. Awarded by B Lab following a rigorous assessment, B Corp Certification recognises businesses that meet […]

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Turner Price promotes Steve Potter to managing director

Turner Price promotes Steve Potter to managing director

Date: June 30, 2026Leave a comment

Yorkshire-based foodservice wholesaler Turner Price has appointed Steve Potter as managing director, following the retirement of Paul Brittain. Effective from 1 July 2026, Potter (pictured) joined Turner Price in 2014 […]

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Brothers introduces new Wild Cloudy Apple cider

Brothers introduces new Wild Cloudy Apple cider

Date: June 30, 2026Leave a comment

Brothers Cider has introduced its first-ever cloudy apple variant. The family-owned Somerset business has added premium 7% abv Wild Cloudy Apple to its range. Inspired by the success of its […]

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Unitas appoints Garreth Wilson as head of foodservice development

Unitas appoints Garreth Wilson as head of foodservice development

Date: June 30, 2026Leave a comment

Garreth Wilson, former managing director of Total Foodservice, has joined Unitas as head of foodservice development. The new role at Unitas been created to develop and deliver a growth strategy for […]

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Rubicon gives retailers a chance to win a £10k makeover

Rubicon gives retailers a chance to win a £10k makeover

Date: June 30, 2026Leave a comment

Rubicon, the UK’s No.1 exotic flavoured juice drinks brand (Circana) from AG Barr, is offering its independent retail customers the chance to win prizes throughout July. Retailers who purchase five […]

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