Envis Snacks announces UK launch of Chipoys
Envis Snacks is launching the popular US snack brand Chipoys into the UK. Chipoys crunchy rolled tortilla chips will be available from April in Fire Red Hot and Chilli & […]
Greens Retail signs five-year deal with Nisa as it plans to open 20 more stores
Greens Retail, formerly Eros Retail, has signed a five-year deal with Nisa worth up to £200 million during the term. Fife-based Greens Retail currently operates 16 stores in Scotland with […]
Brakes announces Best of British campaign
Brakes has announced a new programme of activity to support British growers and promote seasonal British food. The campaign starts this month with the launch of a new section on […]
SWA launches Wholesale Local Food Champion training programme
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has launched a new Wholesale Local Food Champion training programme. Following the successful launch in 2021 of its local sourcing project – Delivering Growth Through […]
Stories of Women in Blakemore Award winners inspire through new book
AF Blakemore has the announced the winners of its first Women in Blakemore Awards via a story book. The awards, created to champion and recognise diversity and inclusivity in the […]
Quorn freezes prices and introduces Veggie Beef Burger for foodservice
Quorn Foods has launched Quorn Veggie Beef Burger (113g) into foodservice. With a recommended supplier price of less than £1 per burger, the NPD is designed to make it easier […]
No/low brewery Nirvana embarks on new funding round
Nirvana, the UK’s only dedicated no/low-alcohol brewery, has embarked on a new funding round. The brewery, founded in 2016, saw its overall Dry January sales increase by 50% year on year, […]
Barry’s Stores switches from Premier to SPAR
Barry’s Stores – a group of four stores in Glasgow and Paisley – has switched from Premier to SPAR. Run by father and son Barry and Steven Oujla, Barry’s Stores […]
Brook Street Foodservice joins Country Range Group
Brook Street Foodservice has joined Country Range Group. Based in Needham Market, Suffolk, the independent wholesaler was established in 1990. Brook Street managing director Mark Thomas has a five-year […]
Bestway supports Plunkett Foundation and Felix Project
Bestway Wholesale has formed a partnership with the Plunkett Foundation, a charity that supports communities across the UK to set up and run community businesses. Bestway’s support will include participation […]
SPAR Scotland trials food waste app Gander
In a first for the Scottish convenience store market, two SPAR Scotland stores have begun a trial with food waste app Gander. The test will run for a minimum of […]
Sugro boosts membership with addition of ICS UK
Sugro UK has strengthened its membership with the recruitment of ICS UK, adding £120 million to its existing combined buying power of £1.7 billion. Bradford-based ICS UK specialises in catering […]
