Filshill and ScottishPower to explore use of green hydrogen to power fleet
JW Filshill has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ScottishPower to explore the potential of using green hydrogen and electrification to power its fleet. The partnership could see over 35 […]
Parfetts appoints Jamie Ferguson as head of marketing
Parfetts has appointed Jamie Ferguson to the new role of head of marketing. He will lead the marketing department and oversee all aspects of the Parfetts brand, as well as […]
Coral Rose to leave Country Range to join Fairway Foodservice
Coral Rose, managing director of Country Range Group, is joining Fairway Foodservice on 1 September to succeed chief executive Chris Binge, who is retiring after more than 24 years with […]
Boost Drinks adds Mocha variant to iced coffee range
Boost Drinks has expanded its range of ready-to-drink coffee products with a new Mocha flavour. The new variant offers extended shelf life compared to other brands, and the £1 PMP […]
Full-sugar Old Jamaica Ginger Beer makes a permanent comeback
In response to consumer demand, Refresco has brought back its original Old Jamaica Ginger Beer full-sugar recipe. It is the first time that Old Jamaica’s original ginger beer formula, which […]
United Wholesale Scotland recruits Telly Sarai as trading director
Telly Sarai, formerly general manager of SK Food & Drinks, has been appointed licensed trading director of United Wholesale Scotland. Sarai (right) joins the Glasgow wholesaler after six years with […]
Evolution not revolution: Swindell and Robinson on their plans for Parfetts
In their first in-depth interview since becoming joint MDs of Parfetts in January, Noel Robinson and Guy Swindell talk about symbol groups, trading with customers, and employee ownership. A record […]
Sugro reports 32% growth in the year to date
Sugro has achieved 32% growth so far this year compared to the same period in 2021. The upbeat news was shared with delegates at the group’s 2022 convention, held recently […]
Caterforce names Iain Julier as new trading controller
Caterforce has appointed Iain Julier as its new trading controller. Julier joins Caterforce with more than 26 years of purchasing experience in retail, wholesale and foodservice, having previously worked at […]
Bestway Wholesale boosts revenues by 10%
Bestway Wholesale has reported 10% growth in revenues during 2021 to £2.66 billion and an operating pre-tax profit of £37.2 million, equivalent to 1.4% of revenue, in the year to […]
SWA offers wholesalers insight into electric vehicle market
The Scottish Wholesale Association has partnered with Volvo Trucks to offer members insight into the electric vehicle market. Its first Electric Vehicle Experience event, being held on 5 April at […]
New City College triumphs in Country Range Student Chef Challenge
A team from New City College in London has been crowned winners of the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2022. Sam Paoli, Maria V Carbone and Paulo Dela Cruz, under […]
