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 […]
New Kitwave Wakefield warehouse will be HB Clark’s HQ
Kitwave Group has opened a new distribution warehouse in Wakefield. This facility replaces the group’s previous Wakefield site and will act as the head office for on-trade wholesaler HB Clark. The […]
Fentimans launches mixer fridge pack in four variants
Fentimans, maker of premium botanical mixers, has announced the launch of a new mixer fridge pack. The new format (rsp £3.75) consists of 6 x 150ml cans and is available […]
Nisa continues to support The One Foundation
To mark World Water Day (22 March), Nisa has announced that its retailers have collectively raised £751,000 for a charity that helps to fund clean water projects. The sum, which […]
KP reformulates brands and variants ahead of HFSS legislation
KP Snacks has announced its HFSS brand reformulation strategy, ahead of the introduction of the legislation taking effect in October. For Tyrrells, the Lightly Sea Salted flavour, which is the […]
