FWD urges the Government to commit to stability
The FWD has criticised several of the measures announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt. On the energy price guarantee, FWD chief executive James Bielby said: “The Chancellor’s confirmation […]
NBC increases revenues by 25% to £750 million
National Buying Consortium (NBC) has announced that its revenues have grown by 25% to £750 million in the past year. Speaking at the group’s AGM, managing director David Lunt reported […]
CJ Lang delivers a 10.7% increase in profits
CJ Lang & Son achieved a 10.7% rise in pre-tax profits to £3.4 million in the year ending 30 April 2022. The Scottish SPAR wholesaler and retailer also saw its […]
Lomond supports local suppliers with Scottish product guide
Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched a Taste of Scotland Food Guide, championing its extensive range of Scottish produce. The guide, which features 69 Scottish producers, was created following […]
Booker locks down prices on more than 450 catering lines
Booker has locked down prices on more than 450 catering products until 3 January 2023. A new autumn guide, which is available in branches and online, gives details of the […]
Nisa helps to fill Coventry foodbanks
Foodbank centres across Coventry had their stocks boosted following donations received from Nisa’s annual trade show held at the end of September. Fresh produce weighing in at nearly 4,000kg was […]
Caterforce conference will focus on partnerships
Caterforce will be sharing exclusive data and insight with members and supplier partners at its upcoming conference in a bid to support the foodservice sector. The conference, titled ‘Connect and […]
Country Range business development day ‘another roaring success’
A total of 32 suppliers and more than 120 member delegates attended Country Range Group’s Business Development Day (BDD) on 28-29 September at Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa. The suppliers […]
Ritter Sport launches Salted Caramel and Orange variants
Ritter Sport UK & IRE has launched two new 100g flavoured bars this autumn – Ritter Sport Salted Caramel and Ritter Sport Orange – with an rsp of £1. The […]
Kurkure highlights opportunity for higher sales of Asian-inspired snacks
Kurkure, one of the biggest salty snack brands in Asia, has unveiled new research that highlights the opportunity for retailers in the savoury snacks category during the run-up to Diwali […]
James Hall & Co launches competition to design Marie Curie-themed trailer
SPAR and James Hall & Co have launched a competition to design a Marie Curie-themed lorry trailer. Throughout October, the organisations are encouraging people who live in the North of […]
99 million cigarettes seized at UK port
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is investigating the single largest seizure of illegal cigarettes ever made at a UK port. More than 99 million cigarettes, worth around £44 million in […]
