Bestway Retail Development Programme back in-person
The Bestway Retail Development Programme – which includes the Bestway Retail Development Awards – is back with in-person events. The programme is designed to help retailers accelerate growth within their […]
Specialist bakery wholesaler BAKO joins the FWD
Specialist bakery ingredients and finished goods wholesaler BAKO has joined the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) as a full member. BAKO supplies bakery products and ingredients to 4,000 customers throughout […]
Fáilte Foodservice becomes a Living Wage Employer
Fáilte Foodservice has become accredited as a Living Wage Employer. The commitment will see everyone working at the Glasgow-based wholesaler receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.50, which compares to […]
Nestlé promotes Macmillan’s Coffee Morning with wholesaler roadshow
In the run-up to Macmillan Cancer Support’s Coffee Morning on 24 September, Nestlé has been championing the charity’s flagship fundraiser through a nationwide campaign, donating 10p from the sale of […]
Fisherman’s Friend Original Extra Strong launched in PMP for wholesale channel
For the first time in the brand’s 156-year history, Fisherman’s Friend will be introducing price-marked packs to cash & carries and delivered wholesalers this September. The launch is in line […]
SWA becomes project partner in hydrogen-powered road freight trial
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has joined forces with Arcola Energy to identify the business case for fuel cell technology in the UK’s transition to zero-emission road freight. The Scottish […]
Unitas highlights opportunities as people return to work and education
Unitas Wholesale has introduced a new ‘Focus On’ guide on the return to work and education. Unitas has partnered with several key suppliers for the guide, which includes key insights, […]
Guinness 0.0 returns to GB off-trade and on-trade
Diageo has announced the return of Guinness 0.0 in Great Britain. Available in a 4 x 440ml can format (rsp £3.50-£4.50), Guinness 0.0 will be offered to wholesalers later this […]
A List Brands and Interstoq join Sugro
Sugro UK has two new members: A List Brands and Interstoq. Manchester-based A List Brands has a wide customer base of independent clearance and discount stores, and smaller wholesalers and […]
Country Range Student Chef Challenge returns!
After many culinary students missed out on the opportunity to test themselves in catering competitions in 2021, the Country Range Student Chef Challenge has returned for 2022. The competition, which […]
Yeastie Boys craft beers join KBE Drinks’ portfolio
KBE Drinks, the premium world beer and cider company, has announced a new deal with Yeastie Boys Brewing Company. KBE Drinks will become the exclusive UK distributer for Yeastie Boys’ […]
Meadow Vale improves sustainability of Goodness Me! brand
Meadow Vale Foods has developed the Goodness Me! brand to be more sustainable. Nigel O’Donnell, managing director, explained: “The new-look GoodnessMe packaging is now fully recyclable, eliminating at least nine […]
