CCEP backs Monster Energy with Halo Infinite Xbox promotion

CCEP backs Monster Energy with Halo Infinite Xbox promotion

Date: October 6, 2020Leave a comment

Coca-Cola European Partners has announced a new gaming partnership between Monster Energy and Microsoft’s 2021 Halo Infinite game. Now in its 17th year, the Halo franchise has sold over 79 […]

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AF Blakemore launches new commission operator store model

AF Blakemore launches new commission operator store model

Date: October 5, 2020Leave a comment

AF Blakemore has launched a new commission operator SPAR store model. For each store in the programme, Blakemore will own the business, with the self-employed commission operators responsible for developing sales […]

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Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I now sourcing 100% of its barley from British farms

Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I now sourcing 100% of its barley from British farms

Date: October 2, 2020Leave a comment

Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, part of AB InBev, has achieved its goal of sourcing 100% of the barley used for its UK-produced beers from British farms. The milestone, which has […]

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Brakes recognised for sustainable fisheries support for seventh time

Brakes recognised for sustainable fisheries support for seventh time

Date: October 2, 2020Leave a comment

Brakes has been named MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) UK Foodservice Wholesaler of the Year for the seventh successive year. The honour is a testament to the commitment to quality and […]

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St Pierre unveils individually-wrapped bakery range for on the go

St Pierre unveils individually-wrapped bakery range for on the go

Date: September 30, 2020Leave a comment

St Pierre has launched a range of individually-wrapped bakery goods for on the go. Coffee shop closures due to Coronavirus fuelled strong demand for takeaway purchases, with a 13% rise […]

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‘Do not overlook the high margins’ – Gavin Anderson of Republic Technologies

Date: September 30, 2020Leave a comment

Gavin Anderson (pictured), general sales manager of Republic Technologies (UK), advises wholesalers on making the most of the tobacco accessories category. What proportion of your business goes through the cash […]

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‘Better than you think’ campaign focuses on Rustlers’ quality credentials

‘Better than you think’ campaign focuses on Rustlers’ quality credentials

Date: September 30, 2020Leave a comment

Kepak has launched a national marketing campaign for Rustlers as part of a strategy to shift perceptions of the brand. ‘Better Than You Think’ puts the brand’s quality credentials at […]

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Country Range Group leaves Unitas Wholesale

Country Range Group leaves Unitas Wholesale

Date: September 29, 2020Leave a comment

Country Range Group is leaving Unitas Wholesale, effective from 1 January 2021. Darren Goldney, managing director of Unitas, and Coral Rose, managing director of The Country Range Group, issued a […]

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JJ Foodservice moves up 21 places in the Sunday Times Top Track 250

JJ Foodservice moves up 21 places in the Sunday Times Top Track 250

Date: September 29, 2020Leave a comment

JJ Foodservice has moved up 21 places to 109 in the Sunday Times Top Track 250 list, which ranks Britain’s mid-sector private growth companies by sales.  JJ has 11 UK […]

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Millbrook Dairy Company launches 1057 Scottish cheddar brand

Millbrook Dairy Company launches 1057 Scottish cheddar brand

Date: September 29, 2020Leave a comment

Millbrook Dairy Company has launched 1057, a premium, extra-mature Scottish cheddar brand. Named after the date when one of the last of the Celtic Kings – King MacBeth – lost […]

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Spirit Cartel signs up Worthy Park range of five rums

Spirit Cartel signs up Worthy Park range of five rums

Date: September 25, 2020Leave a comment

Spirit Cartel has taken on Jamaica’s oldest and only single estate rum producer, Worthy Park. Worthy Park has its own sugar cane fields, factory and distillery all on the same […]

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Brakes joins Child Food Poverty Task Force

Brakes joins Child Food Poverty Task Force

Date: September 25, 2020Leave a comment

Brakes has joined the Child Food Poverty Task Force, which was formed by professional footballer Marcus Rashford at the beginning of September. Brakes will join Rashford and some of Britain’s […]

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