Sales down but profit up for Bestway Wholesale
Despite sustaining a 2.3% decline in turnover to £2.13 billion in the year to 30 June 2017, Bestway Wholesale increased pre-tax profit by £10.5 million to £23.2 million. Sales in […]
Walkers celebrates 70 years with limited editions and marketing support
PepsiCo is celebrating the 70th anniversary of Walkers with a multi-channel campaign and the launch of six limited-edition flavours. The new variants, which are inspired by the nation’s favourite tastes over the decades, […]
Landmark Caterer Connections show ‘most successful ever’
Landmark Wholesale’s latest Caterer Connections show staged well over 400 one-to-one meetings between branded foodservice suppliers, own-brand specialists and group members. The two-day event in Nottingham – the seventh of […]
Nestlé Professional invests in a Gold future
Nestlé Professional has unveiled its biggest rebrand yet for its premium coffee brand Nescafé Gold. The new look has been designed to bring a touch of class with brushed champagne […]
Dunns acquires premium spirits business Hot Sauce Drinks
In a deal involving two Glasgow wholesalers, Dunns Food & Drinks has acquired premium spirits business Hot Sauce Drinks for an undisclosed sum. Dunns managing director Jim Rowan said: “This […]
City of Glasgow College wins Country Range Student Chef Challenge
City of Glasgow College has fought off fierce competition from nine other colleges to win the Country Range Student Chef Challenge. Under the tutelage of lecturer Robbie Phillips, the winning […]
Best-one recruits former Costcutter and Mace stores
Best-one recruited 60 former Costcutter and Mace stores last month, bringing the total number of best-one stores to more than 1,650. The chain also recorded 19% sales growth over the […]
Bournemouth-based Country Fare saves the day
Country Fare, the Bournemouth-based foodservice member of Landmark Wholesale, braved treacherous roads during the snow blizzards last week, managing to make deliveries to a wide variety of customers. Marketing manager […]
McVitie’s ‘Sweeter Together’ campaign launched with trade activity
Pladis has announced the launch of its new McVitie’s Masterbrand campaign, ‘Sweeter Together’, which shows how the act of sharing a biscuit has the power to bring people together. The […]
Bestway Snacks and Bestway Sweets officially unveiled
Bestway Vans Direct is the name of the new Bestway operation launched following the purchase of 180 vehicles previously operated by Palmer & Harvey for its Snacksdirect and Sweetdirect operations. […]
Maynards Bassetts Wine Gums Mocktails launched by Mondelez
Mondelez International has unveiled Maynards Bassetts Wine Gums Mocktails, which aims to broaden the brand’s appeal to younger adults. Available from 5 March, the new variant will see non-alcoholic strawberry […]
Nestlé Purina launches Felix Concoctions for cats
Nestlé Purina has introduced Felix As Good As It Looks Concoctions, comprising ‘surprising recipe combinations’ for cats. Available in single-serve pouches, the new range is offered in Meaty Recipes and […]
