Brakes launches new Birchstead fresh meat range
Brakes has launched a range of almost 60 fresh beef products under its new Birchstead brand. Sourced from British and Irish farms, the range features a variety of products, from […]
Swizzels partners with Nottingham Forest FC to expand foodservice offering
Swizzels has joined forces with Premier League football club, Nottingham Forest FC, to offer fans a sweet treat as they cheer on their team at matches. Two varieties of Squashies […]
Confex annual conference focused on business growth
A total of 95 delegates attended Confex’s annual conference, where a mix of presentations and one-to-one meetings focused on the themes of collaboration and business growth. At the event, which […]
Blakemore Fresh Foods is rebranded as Blakemore Meats
Blakemore Fresh Foods has rebranded as Blakemore Meats. Established over 35 years ago, the wholesaler and distributor has evolved over the years and has recognised the importance of communicating to […]
Death of Bill Capper CBE announced by SPAR
Bill Capper, former managing director of Capper & Co and a former chairman of the National Guild of SPAR, has died. Based in Glamorgan, Capper & Co was established in […]
CJ Lang boosts profit by 8% and looks ahead with cautious optimism
Another annual increase in underlying profit has been reported by CJ Lang & Son – making this the seventh year in succession that SPAR Scotland’s wholesaler and retailer has achieved […]
Mark Murphy Dole cuts food waste by 33%
Edinburgh-based wholesaler Mark Murphy Dole has reduced its food waste by 33% after taking part in a project with the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) and Zero Waste Scotland. Mark Murphy […]
SPAR Big Deals of Christmas campaign returns for 2024
SPAR’s national campaign, ‘Big Deals of Christmas’, is back and bigger than ever for 2024. Launching in SPAR stores on 17 October in Scotland and from 31 October in England […]
Parfetts launches Go Local cooking sauces
Parfetts has launched an exclusive Go Local cooking sauce range. The range comprises four variants – Jalfrezi, Tikka Masala, Tomato & Basil, and Tomato & Chilli – all in 350g […]
Bidfood warehouse workers to vote on strike action over pay offer
Bidfood warehouse workers are set to be balloted on industrial action after pay negotiations broke down. The Unite and GMB unions rejected the wholesaler’s £12.50 per hour pay offer and […]
Global Brands reveals latest trends in growing canned cocktail sector
Global Brands, the company behind VK, All Shook Up and Shake Baby Shake, has released its first-ever canned cocktail category report. The UK’s No.1 branded cocktail supplier to the off-trade […]
Brakes launches £1 million Christmas cashback campaign
Brakes has launched a £1 million campaign to reward independent businesses over the Christmas period. The initiative is part of the company’s mybrakes rewards programme, which was relaunched in 2023 […]
