SWA appoints Colin Smith as chief executive designate
The Scottish Wholesale Association has appointed Colin Smith (pictured) as chief executive designate. He succeeds current executive director Kate Salmon who is retiring after leading the trade body for 35 […]
The Whole Sale Company is relaunched as TWC
Further to its expansion into new channels, The Whole Sale Company has been relaunched as TWC. The company has its roots in wholesale and convenience retail but has seen organic […]
Booker restricts sales of beers, ciders and soft drinks
Booker is limiting customers to 10 cases of each type of beer, five cases of cider and five of soft drinks as a result of a shortage of CO2 used […]
Mór Gin launched in the UK after success in native Ireland
Brand Central has announced the launch of two multi award-winning handcrafted gins made in Tullamore, Co Offaly. With a long history of whiskey making, Mór is a new styled gin with old-school traditions. […]
Limited-edition M&M’s Crunchy Caramel launched by Mars Wrigley
Mars Wrigley Confectionery has introduced a new limited-edition variant to the bitesize category, M&M’s Crunchy Caramel. The new product is available in singles (rsp 66p), treat bags (rsp £1.19 and £1 PMP) […]
Bidfood reduces sugar content of own-brand ice cream and tray cakes
Bidfood has reduced the sugar content of its Everyday Favourites ice cream range by an average of 23%. The initiative comes in support of the Childhood Obesity Plan and the […]
Booker sales under Tesco increase by 14%
In its first set of trading results under the Tesco regime, Booker produced sales 14.3% higher in the 13 weeks to 26 May. Without the inclusion of tobacco, the growth […]
Bestway and Parfetts snap up Blakemore cash & carries
Parfetts is buying Blakemore’s 76,000 sq ft Middlesbrough cash & carry, retaining all 33 staff, while Bestway Wholesale is acquiring Blakemore’s 151,000 sq ft Cardiff depot and 76,000 sq ft […]
Maltesers Buttons and Truffles: bitesize and gifting NPD
Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK has announced NPD from its power brand Maltesers that sees a combined media spend of £2.5 million. Maltesers Buttons are a bitesize product containing the Maltesers […]
Kenco offers 3001 prizes including £1923 in promotion for professionals
Kenco The Coffee Company is offering workers the chance to win 3,001 Cofficionado prizes to enhance their coffee experiences. The giveaway is part of Kenco’s £9 million package of activity […]
Simplee Aloe launches 100% natural and low-sugar Aloe Vera Water
Aloe vera juice company Simplee Aloe has launched “the first 100% natural and low-sugar Aloe Vera Water to reach the UK market”. Corresponding with the UK government’s sugar tax, Simplee […]
FWD chief expresses concern over Sainsbury-Asda merger
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors’ chief executive James Bielby (pictured) claims that the proposed merger between Sainsbury and Asda will increase prices for smaller stores. He believes that reduced costs […]
