Brakes takes a tough stance on packaging
Brakes has launched a campaign to eliminate the use of non-recyclable hard black plastics for packaging own-brand products by the end of 2020. The ‘2 Zero 20’ initiative began on […]
CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards celebrate best foodservice own-labels
Cash & Carry Management, in partnership with the Craft Guild of Chefs, has announced the winners of its inaugural CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards at a prestigious lunch at Westminster Kingsway […]
Landmark’s John Mills: wholesalers need to explore new horizons
At Landmark’s annual conference in Alicante, managing director John Mills (below) emphasised the need to build a long-term growth strategy. After the event he spoke to Cash & Carry Management’s […]
Flipz launched by pladis following success in America
Pladis has added one of America’s favourite treats to its UK portfolio – the chocolate-covered pretzel snack Flipz. In the US, Flipz is currently worth $61m at retail sales value, […]
Kettle Foods relaunches price-marked sharing bags
Kettle Foods is targeting the independent convenience sector with the relaunch of its price-marked sharing bags of Kettle Chips. The new range offers a £1 price point for 80g sharing […]
Today’s Group aims for 10% boost in retail club and symbol members
Today’s Group has embarked on an ambitious expansion programme which could see 10% growth in the number of retail club members (currently 2,923) and symbol stores (494) over the coming […]
Steve Thomson returns to Matthew Clark as executive chairman
Steve Thomson (pictured) has rejoined drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark (now owned by C&C Group) as executive chairman. He was previously chief executive of Matthew Clark Group until it was acquired […]
United Wholesale Grocers acquires Blakemore’s Gateshead depot
Glasgow-based United Wholesale Grocers has acquired AF Blakemore’s Gateshead depot. All 45 existing members of staff are being retained. A Landmark member, United Wholesale Grocers has two depots in Glasgow […]
C&C Group encouraged by Matthew Clark and Bibendum purchases
C&C Group, which recently took over wholesalers Matthew Clark and Bibendum, sustained a dip in turnover in the year to 28 February from 576.2 million euros to 548.2 million euros. […]
Radnor HIlls – one of 1,000 companies to inspire Britain
Radnor Hills has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The report is a celebration of the fastest-growing and most dynamic small and […]
Caterforce appoints group marketing manager
Caterforce has appointed Claire Williams (pictured) as group marketing manager. She joins the foodservice buying & marketing group from Big Brand Ideas, an integrated marketing agency based in Macclesfield, having […]
Four face court on Hyperama robbery charge
The quick response of police to a robbery at Hyperama’s West Bromwich cash & carry last month resulted in the getaway lorry, which contained a stash of cigarettes, being tracked […]
