David Sands Group joins SPAR Scotland

David Sands Group joins SPAR Scotland

Date: September 23, 2022Leave a comment

David Sands Group, which owns David’s Kitchen and Pinkie Farm convenience stores, has left Nisa to join SPAR Scotland. News of the coup was announced by Colin McLean, CEO of […]

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Barr Soft Drinks supports Rubicon RAW with two new promotions

Barr Soft Drinks supports Rubicon RAW with two new promotions

Date: September 23, 2022Leave a comment

Barr Soft Drinks has launched two new promotions on Rubicon RAW. The first promotion is unique to the convenience channel and runs on PoS that is available free to retailers. […]

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Bobby’s Foods launches £1 price-marked hanging bag range

Bobby’s Foods launches £1 price-marked hanging bag range

Date: September 16, 2022Leave a comment

Bobby’s Foods, Bromsgrove-based distributor of snacks, sweets and cakes to retailers nationwide, has launched its first bagged confectionery range. Specifically tailored to the convenience channel, Bobby’s £1 price-marked hanging bag […]

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JJ Foodservice launches own-brand campaign

JJ Foodservice launches own-brand campaign

Date: September 14, 2022Leave a comment

JJ Foodservice is promoting its own-brand portfolio with a dedicated web page and a social media campaign running until February. More than 20 brands developed in-house by the JJ team […]

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Mevalco introduces new goat’s cheeses by Quesos Cerrón

Mevalco introduces new goat’s cheeses by Quesos Cerrón

Date: September 10, 2022Leave a comment

Spanish wholesaler and importer Mevalco has partnered with family business Quesos Cerrón to introduce two new goat’s cheeses to its range for UK chefs and retailers. Queso Madurado Du Cabra […]

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Scottish consumers expect sustainability to be a business focus

Scottish consumers expect sustainability to be a business focus

Date: September 10, 2022Leave a comment

A total of 63% of Scottish consumers believe that retailers who don’t take sustainability or environmental issues seriously are likely to lose out in the future, according to new research […]

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KFF creates Purple Pineapple range of hand-mixed sandwich fillings

KFF creates Purple Pineapple range of hand-mixed sandwich fillings

Date: September 10, 2022Leave a comment

KFF has created a range of premium quality sandwich fillings under the Purple Pineapple brand. The wholesaler’s team of development chefs has come up with a range of over 70 […]

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Bestway raises funds to help flood-hit communities in Pakistan

Bestway raises funds to help flood-hit communities in Pakistan

Date: September 10, 2022Leave a comment

Bestway Wholesale, whose family roots are firmly embedded in Pakistan, has announced immediate fundraising support for the victims of the floods that are continuing to devastate communities. Working with the […]

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Kingsway pick & mix brand gets a new look to mark 60th anniversary

Kingsway pick & mix brand gets a new look to mark 60th anniversary

Date: September 10, 2022Leave a comment

Hancocks has given its Kingsway pick & mix brand a new look to mark its 60th birthday. The logo has been updated from a jester crown to a royal crown, […]

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KP Snacks launches £50,000 McCoy’s giveback for retailers

KP Snacks launches £50,000 McCoy’s giveback for retailers

Date: September 10, 2022Leave a comment

KP Snacks has unveiled a £50,000 McCoy’s Giveback promotion, supporting retailers and their staff amidst ongoing pressures they are facing. Running for eight weeks from 19 September, the McCoy’s Giveback […]

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Birds Eye launches Green Cuisine Battered Fishless Fillets into foodservice

Birds Eye launches Green Cuisine Battered Fishless Fillets into foodservice

Date: September 10, 2022Leave a comment

Birds Eye has announced that its plant-based Green Cuisine Battered Fishless Fillets will be available to foodservice customers from October. Inspired by Birds Eye’s battered fish fillet, the product is […]

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Former FWD director general Alan Toft dies

Former FWD director general Alan Toft dies

Date: September 6, 2022Leave a comment

Alan Toft, who was director general of the FWD for 16 years, has died at the age of 91. Toft joined the Federation in 1989, having previously been the editor […]

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