‘Sugro is probably the most stable buying group’ – MD Neil Turton
With growth in sales of 20% so far this year – and a 49% rise in March alone – Sugro is on an upward trajectory thanks in part to strong […]
Bestway Wholesale restructures senior management team
Further to its acquisition of CSG (Costcutter Supermarkets Group) in late 2020, Bestway Wholesale has announced a restructure of its senior management team. Mike Hollis, formerly retail director of CSG, […]
Cyprofood acquires former Bestway cash & carry in Tottenham
Cyprofood has acquired the former Bestway cash & carry in Tottenham, London, adjacent to its existing site. The Sugro member has tasked an architect to redesign the warehouse and plans […]
Kingfisher encourages the great curry comeback
KBE Drinks, which represents a portfolio of beer and cider brands from all over the globe, including Kingfisher from India, has launched a campaign to encourage consumers back into curry […]
Failté achieves top AA grade four years in a row
Failté Group has retained its AA grade BRC Global Standard accreditation for the fourth year in a row. CEO Jim Cummiskey (pictured) commented: “The ability to pass such a rigorous […]
Antony Downing joins Parfetts after 33 years at Costcutter
Parfetts has recruited Antony Downing (pictured) to the new role of store development manager. He joins the wholesaler from Costcutter, where he supported retailers as the retail design manager. In […]
Sigma signs up Zest Food Partners to expand its presence in UK foodservice
Zest Food Partners has announced a partnership with Sigma to launch and grow its core range of products for the foodservice sector in the UK. Sigma is a global-leading food […]
Kitwave Group valued at £105 million in plan to float on AIM
Kitwave Group plans to join AIM, the junior market of the London Stock Exchange, on 24 May, in a move that will value the company at £105 million. Founded in […]
Halewood launches four-pack for cans of Lambrini
Halewood International has extended its Lambrini RTD range with a new four-pack for all four flavours – Cherry, Rhubarb, Mango and Strawberry. Lambrini is the UK’s No.1 perry brand (Nielsen). […]
JJ Foodservice offers discounted mental health first aid training
JJ Foodservice is offering discounted mental health first aid training to restaurant managers. The company will host a Mental Health First Aid training session with Aiding Mental Health at 20% […]
Hancocks names Kelly Rodgers as its new Liverpool branch manager
Hancocks has appointed Kelly Rodgers as the new manager at its Liverpool store. Rodgers (pictured), who previously worked as restaurant general manager for KFC in Merseyside, said that her new […]
Bidfood encourages operators to incorporate health & wellness into menus
Tapping into the growing health & wellness trend was the focus of the latest instalment of Bidfood Kitchen, the wholesaler’s virtual customer development session. Accelerated by the pandemic, consumer’s attitudes […]
