Kitwave acquires Kirkcaldy-based wholesaler Fife Creamery

Kitwave acquires Kirkcaldy-based wholesaler Fife Creamery

Date: July 2, 2026Leave a comment

Kitwave Wholesale Group has acquired Kirkcaldy-based wholesaler Fife Creamery. With longstanding relationships across Scotland’s retail and hospitality sectors, Fife Creamery will become a cornerstone of Kitwave’s operations in Scotland. It […]

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Brakes confirms continued partnership with Compass for Junior Chef Academy

Brakes confirms continued partnership with Compass for Junior Chef Academy

Date: July 1, 2026Leave a comment

Brakes has confirmed that it is continuing its partnership with Compass Group UK & Ireland for its Junior Chef Academy (JCA). Since partnering with Compass on the programme since 2021, […]

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The Wholesale Group achieves B Corp Certification

The Wholesale Group achieves B Corp Certification

Date: July 1, 2026Leave a comment

The Wholesale Group has become the first wholesale buying group to achieve B Corp Certification. Awarded by B Lab following a rigorous assessment, B Corp Certification recognises businesses that meet […]

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Turner Price promotes Steve Potter to managing director

Turner Price promotes Steve Potter to managing director

Date: June 30, 2026Leave a comment

Yorkshire-based foodservice wholesaler Turner Price has appointed Steve Potter as managing director, following the retirement of Paul Brittain. Effective from 1 July 2026, Potter (pictured) joined Turner Price in 2014 […]

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Brothers introduces new Wild Cloudy Apple cider

Brothers introduces new Wild Cloudy Apple cider

Date: June 30, 2026Leave a comment

Brothers Cider has introduced its first-ever cloudy apple variant. The family-owned Somerset business has added premium 7% abv Wild Cloudy Apple to its range. Inspired by the success of its […]

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Unitas appoints Garreth Wilson as head of foodservice development

Unitas appoints Garreth Wilson as head of foodservice development

Date: June 30, 2026Leave a comment

Garreth Wilson, former managing director of Total Foodservice, has joined Unitas as head of foodservice development. The new role at Unitas been created to develop and deliver a growth strategy for […]

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Rubicon gives retailers a chance to win a £10k makeover

Rubicon gives retailers a chance to win a £10k makeover

Date: June 30, 2026Leave a comment

Rubicon, the UK’s No.1 exotic flavoured juice drinks brand (Circana) from AG Barr, is offering its independent retail customers the chance to win prizes throughout July. Retailers who purchase five […]

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Birmingham-based Giro Food rejoins Unitas

Birmingham-based Giro Food rejoins Unitas

Date: June 26, 2026Leave a comment

Birmingham-based foodservice wholesaler Giro Food is to rejoin Unitas after a brief absence from the buying group. Purchasing manager Usmaan Akram said: “After reviewing the opportunities available to us in […]

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Best Food Logistics wins Slim Chickens contract

Best Food Logistics wins Slim Chickens contract

Date: June 25, 2026Leave a comment

Best Food Logistics has been appointed the supply chain partner for Slim Chickens. The partnership will see Best Food Logistics provide nationwide distribution and supply chain services to the expanding […]

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SPAR UK hits £5 million fundraising milestone for Marie Curie

SPAR UK hits £5 million fundraising milestone for Marie Curie

Date: June 25, 2026Leave a comment

SPAR UK has reached a £5 million fundraising milestone for Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. From in-store collections and bake sales to donations of a percentage of every […]

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Fresh Direct introduces Summer Picks 2026 range

Fresh Direct introduces Summer Picks 2026 range

Date: June 25, 2026Leave a comment

Fresh Direct – part of Sysco – has launched its Summer Picks 2026 range, comprising a focused line-up of peak-season British crops and chef-ready innovation. The range brings together vertically-farmed […]

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Castell Howell to supply Welsh produce to Wimbledon

Castell Howell to supply Welsh produce to Wimbledon

Date: June 25, 2026Leave a comment

Castell Howell Foods is to supply Welsh French trimmed rack of lamb and Welsh dressed crab, alongside a selection of other Welsh products, to Wimbledon this summer. These dishes will […]

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