KP Snacks unveils McCoy’s Epic Eats in two bold flavours

KP Snacks unveils McCoy’s Epic Eats in two bold flavours

Date: January 27, 2023Leave a comment

KP Snacks has introduced McCoy’s Epic Eats in two varieties: Nacho Cheese and Spicy Salsa. Available from 20 February, the McCoy’s Epic Eats range is designed to excite the category […]

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Bestway Wholesale sees 11% rise in turnover and 90% uplift in profits

Bestway Wholesale sees 11% rise in turnover and 90% uplift in profits

Date: January 27, 2023Leave a comment

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 […]

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Mentos Fanta wins Product of the Year

Mentos Fanta wins Product of the Year

Date: January 26, 2023Leave a comment

After its launch by Perfetti Van Melle in summer 2022, Mentos Fanta has been awarded Product of the Year 2023. Previous Product of the Year winners on average see sales […]

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Parfetts expands team to support retailers

Parfetts expands team to support retailers

Date: January 26, 2023Leave a comment

Parfetts has expanded its team to support retailers. Three new regional managers have been appointed to lead a network of 25 regional development advisors and four store development managers. The […]

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AF Blakemore appoints Odeon Cinemas MD Carol Welch as CEO

AF Blakemore appoints Odeon Cinemas MD Carol Welch as CEO

Date: January 26, 2023Leave a comment

AF Blakemore & Son has appointed Carol Welch as chief executive. She will join the business in April, succeeding Jerry Marwood who is leaving to focus more time on his […]

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Sysco GB extends partnership with City Harvest

Sysco GB extends partnership with City Harvest

Date: January 24, 2023Leave a comment

Sysco companies Fresh Direct and Wild Harvest have joined Brakes’ London depot in forming a new partnership with emergency food charity City Harvest to provide surplus food to vulnerable groups. […]

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Mevalco links with restaurateurs and retailers to promote Spanish cuisine

Mevalco links with restaurateurs and retailers to promote Spanish cuisine

Date: January 23, 2023Leave a comment

Ten leading restaurateurs and several retailers have joined forces with Spanish food importer and wholesaler Mevalco and Asturias government’s international trade body Asturex to bring a range of specialist goods […]

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Country Range Group smashes fundraising target

Country Range Group smashes fundraising target

Date: January 23, 2023Leave a comment

The Country Range Group’s member wholesalers and central office team helped to raise £186,190 for various national and local charities as part of the organisation’s 30th anniversary celebrations. The group’s initial […]

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Q Catering wins sole supply agreement with ICM

Q Catering wins sole supply agreement with ICM

Date: January 23, 2023Leave a comment

Sittingbourne-based Q Catering has been awarded a sole supply agreement with Independent Catering Management (ICM), after 15 years of sharing the business with Brakes. ICM is one of the leading […]

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Bidcorp acquires Thomas Ridley Foodservice

Bidcorp acquires Thomas Ridley Foodservice

Date: January 23, 2023Leave a comment

After its recent announcement about the acquisition of Harvest Fine Foods, Bidcorp UK has further strengthened its portfolio with the acquisition of Thomas Ridley Foodservice. Founded in 1808, Thomas Ridley […]

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Swizzels runs Big Night In campaign on hanging bags for a fourth year

Swizzels runs Big Night In campaign on hanging bags for a fourth year

Date: January 23, 2023Leave a comment

Swizzels is running its ‘Big Night In’ campaign for a fourth year, offering one lucky retailer a chance to win a cash prize of £1,000 when they buy any three […]

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CJ Lang selects RELEX for forecasting and replenishment solutions

CJ Lang selects RELEX for forecasting and replenishment solutions

Date: January 23, 2023Leave a comment

SPAR Scotland wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang & Son has selected RELEX to automate and optimise its supply chain processes across its retail and wholesale business. RELEX will deliver integrated […]

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