NBC reports strong growth and launches ‘Let’s Bounce Back’ campaign
National Buying Consortium (NBC) has reported strong growth in its first year of operation, including generating over £9.2 million through its National Distribution Network (NDN). Reflecting on the group’s first […]
Watermelon is the 2020 Red Bull Summer Edition – available for a limited time
Red Bull has launched its 2020 Summer Edition – a watermelon variant – for a limited period. Supported by in-store marketing, the new Red Bull Summer Edition is available in […]
Metcalfe’s brand is relaunched with angel and devil characters
Kettle Foods has announced a major brand relaunch for its entire Metcalfe’s popcorn, Jumbles and ricecakes ranges. Based on the insight that shoppers are looking for tasty snacks that they […]
Judging date set for CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards
Cash & Carry Management magazine, in association with the Craft Guild of Chefs, is to judge the CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards 2020 in August and has reopened the scheme for […]
Job vacancies with Mackenzies Yorkshire Smokehouse
Mackenzies Yorkshire Smokehouse, based just outside Harrogate, has three job vacancies: Business Development Manager Sales professional with background in cooked meats, bacon and/or fish. Developing sales of our smoked products […]
Filshill launches a new KeyStore website to attract new members
JW Filshill has launched a new business website https://business.keystore.co.uk/ for its KeyStore symbol group, designed to give prospective retailers information about the fascia. The website provides information on the three […]
JJ Home launched as a permanent service for consumers
JJ Foodservice has introduced JJ Home to offer a range of products to families on a permanent basis. During the pandemic, the JJ team adapted its business with a direct-to-consumer […]
Mr Porky pork scratchings get a makeover to celebrate 60th anniversary
After 60 years of making pork scratchings, Mr Porky is handing over to his son to become the face of the nation’s favourite pork snacks (Kantar), reports brand owner Tayto. […]
Unitas and Confex end their association
Unitas Wholesale and Confex have ended their association. Confex previously had a ‘group’ membership with Unitas, an arrangement which was originally formed between Landmark Wholesale and Confex and which rolled […]
Nisa extends warehousing and delivery contract with DHL
Nisa Retail has extended its contract with DHL until 2023 for the delivery of goods across three temperature regimes to more than 1,400 retailers. Under the agreement DHL will continue […]
Blakemore launches Community Cashback Grant scheme
AF Blakemore has launched a Community Cashback Grant scheme across its SPAR stores to thank groups that are supporting vulnerable people during the COVID-19 crisis. The company is giving away […]
Booker first-quarter sales up by 6.1% overall but catering sales down by 32%
In the first quarter of the 2020/21 financial year, Booker’s sales increased by 6.1%, including a 0.5% sales contribution from Best Food Logistics, which was acquired in early March. Booker’s […]
