The Salt Company introduces 750g drum for five varieties
The Salt Company has introduced a convenient 750g drum across its most popular salt range. The five varieties are Fine Sea Salt, Table Salt, Himalaya Pink Salt, Rock Salt and […]
ACE record sales for laundry stain removal brand
Robinson Young, the UK’s sole distributor of laundry stain removal brand ACE, has reported record growth in sales volume of ACE after achieving a 41% year-to-date increase since 2018 (Nielsen). […]
RH Amar celebrates hat-trick of new distribution deals
Fine food distributor RH Amar has secured three new distribution deals. The company has teamed up with confectionery brand Candy Kittens to distribute its gourmet sweets across impulse, convenience & […]
Former CJ Lang wholesale director Dick Smith dies suddenly
Dick Smith, the well-known and highly respected former wholesale director at Dundee-based CJ Lang and Son, has died suddenly at the age of 80. Smith retired from CJ Lang in […]
Barr launches performance drink Rockstar XD POWER
Barr Soft Drinks is aiming to tap into growing consumer interest in energy drinks with additional functional benefits with the launch of Rockstar XD POWER. Available in two variants, Blue […]
Exponent follows acquisition of TRS with purchase of East End Foods
Private equity firm Exponent, which was recently reported as being engaged in the takeover of TRS Group (Cash & Carry Management: June) has now been linked with the purchase of […]
Global Brands launches new on-trend Flare flavour
Global Brands increased its independent-exclusive Flare range of ready-to-serve cocktails. A new Passion Fruit Martini variant joins the existing line-up of Mojito, Cosmo and On The Beach variants of lightly sparkling cocktails in […]
Campaign to introduce industry-standard Recycled Plastic Rating
A campaign has been launched to introduce a new Recycled Plastic Rating showing the amount of recycled plastic content in packaging. The aim is to empower consumers to force manufacturers […]
Fresh new look and Sicilian lemon layered variant for Nomadic
Nomadic Dairy has unveiled a new look and an addition to its layered yogurt range. The new variant is Sicilian lemon (rsp £1.40/160g), and it joins raspberry, salted caramel and […]
Parfetts achieves substantial increases in sales and profits
In the year to the end of June, Parfetts increased pre-tax profit by 17.5% to £6.1 million on sales up by 9.8% to £380 million. The employee-owned business, now with […]
Gary Mullineux appointed interim managing director at Caterforce
Gary Mullineux (pictured) has been appointed as interim managing director of Caterforce. His appointment follows the announcement that Nick Redford is to step down as MD in December. Caterforce chairman […]
Record number of entrants for Bestway Retail Development Awards
More than 150 retailers – a record number – have entered Bestway Wholesale’s Retail Development Awards ahead of the awards ceremony at Marriott Grosvenor Square, London, on 17 October. Both […]
