Pricecheck strengthens workforce with 100 new employees in past year
FMCG wholesaler and distributor Pricecheck has recruited 100 new employees in the past 12 months. The Sheffield-based wholesaler’s investment in talent has expanded the workforce across all areas of the […]
Bob Muir, former chief executive of Booker, dies
We regret to report that Bob Muir, former chief executive of Booker, has died after a long battle with cancer. Born in 1939, Robert Muir (pictured) began his career as […]
Further potential for growth in savoury snacks – Matt Smith, Tayto Group
Matt Smith, marketing director of Tayto Group (pictured), highlights trends in the savoury snacks category and outlines the company’s product developments designed to meet consumer demands. What effect is the […]
National Buying Consortium recruits three new members
National Buying Consortium (NBC) has boosted its membership with three new recruits. Berkshire Beverages is based in Reading and supplies retail and on-trade outlets with beers, wines, spirits and soft […]
JJ Foodservice achieves 22% rise in foodservice accounts
JJ Foodservice achieved a 22% increase in foodservice accounts for the year ending 31 December 2020, following a surge in sales to takeaways. “It’s been a challenging 12 months […]
Dead Man’s Fingers now available in 1.75-litre bottles
Halewood has announced that spiced rum brand Dead Man’s Fingers is now available in a new 1.75-litre bottle for six of its popular flavoured variants. Dead Man’s Fingers is now […]
Demand for California walnuts continues to grow
Despite the ongoing challenges brought about by COVID-19, the demand for California walnuts in the UK continues to grow. As of January 2021, California walnut shipments were showing a year-on-year […]
‘Confectionery is in our DNA’: Steve Foster, MD of Hancocks
In his first interview since becoming managing director of Hancocks last June, Steve Foster (pictured) talks to Cash & Carry Management’s managing editor Kirsti Sharratt about his strategy and priorities. […]
Rustlers Quarter Pounder backed by ‘100 Pounder’ promotion
Kepak Consumer Foods is launching a promotion to tempt more shoppers into trying its top selling Rustlers product, the Quarter Pounder. The Rustlers ‘100 Pounder’ promotion gives shoppers the chance […]
All 275 Blakemore Retail SPAR stores now working with ‘Too Good To Go’
Blakemore Retail has signed up all 275 of its SPAR convenience stores in England and Wales to the ‘Too Good To Go’ app. The convenience retailer first partnered with the […]
SPAR Scotland launches second Community Cashback campaign
SPAR Scotland is launching its second Community Cashback campaign to give away a further £30,000 to community groups and charities. A total of 24 organisations benefited from the first Community […]
New campaign for Coca-Cola and redesign for Zero Sugar
Coca-Cola has unveiled a new campaign, ‘Open That Coca-Cola’, and has relaunched Coca-Cola Zero Sugar with a new packaging design. The campaign is running on TV, online video, radio and […]
