York-based Miller Food Service joins Fairway

York-based Miller Food Service joins Fairway

Date: April 5, 2017Leave a comment

York-based Miller Food Service has joined Fairway Foodservice as part of its plans to double turnover, which is currently £8.7 million. The family-run company was established in 2003 and has […]

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JJ Food Service encourages customers to offer online ordering

JJ Food Service encourages customers to offer online ordering

Date: March 31, 2017Leave a comment

‘Restaurant website zones’ are being rolled out by JJ Food Service in each of its 11 branches to encourage eateries and takeaways to offer online ordering. The foodservice business already […]

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Brakes announces Karna’s promotion and McMeikan’s departure

Brakes announces Karna’s promotion and McMeikan’s departure

Date: March 31, 2017Leave a comment

Houston-based Sysco Corporation has appointed Ajoy H Karna senior vice president international foodservice operations – Europe. In this role he has responsibility for Brakes Group, which the US giant bought […]

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John Mills appointed managing director of Landmark

John Mills appointed managing director of Landmark

Date: March 28, 2017Leave a comment

Landmark Wholesale has announced the appointment of John Mills (pictured) as managing director. Mills, who will start his new role in May, has worked for a range of UK food […]

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Three Red Rose business awards for Birchall Foodservice

Three Red Rose business awards for Birchall Foodservice

Date: March 22, 2017Leave a comment

Birchall Foodservice was named family business of the year and top employer at the Red Rose business awards, held at Blackpool Winter Gardens. It also won the customer service prize. […]

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Airdrie-based Davidson C&C on the market

Airdrie-based Davidson C&C on the market

Date: March 22, 2017Leave a comment

Family-owned Davidson Cash & Carry in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, is up for sale due to the impending retirement of the owners. The operator, a member of Today’s Group, was established in […]

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Two new flavours of Lucozade Energy for wholesale

Two new flavours of Lucozade Energy for wholesale

Date: March 17, 2017Leave a comment

Two new flavours of Lucozade Energy have been introduced exclusively for the wholesale sector. Blackcurrant Bliss and Pineapple Punch will be available from  27 March in £1 price-marked 380ml bottles. […]

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Gourmet burgers in a convenience format from Kepak

Gourmet burgers in a convenience format from Kepak

Date: March 17, 2017Leave a comment

Kepak Convenience Foods is catering to the premiumisation trend with a new offering from its Rustlers brand. The Rustlers Gourmet range consists of The Classic Burger and The BBQ Burger, […]

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Building better cereals business with Weetabix

Building better cereals business with Weetabix

Date: March 17, 2017Leave a comment

Darryl Burgess (pictured), head of convenience, wholesale & foodservice at Weetabix, explains why a core range of best-sellers is so important for wholesalers. What proportion of your business goes through […]

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Essentially Cleaning range launched by Bestway

Essentially Cleaning range launched by Bestway

Date: March 9, 2017Leave a comment

Bestway Wholesale has launched the Essentially Cleaning brand, comprising 40 products. Tony Holmes, sales director for foodservice and retail, said: “Catering businesses are under the spotlight, both from local authorities […]

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The FWD finds several holes in the Budget

The FWD finds several holes in the Budget

Date: March 9, 2017Leave a comment

The Federation of Wholesale Distributors responded swiftly to Wednesday’s Budget, with chief executive James Bielby listing the soft drinks levy, National Living Wage and potential new duty rates on cider […]

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Former Bidfood depot reopened by Creed Foodservice

Former Bidfood depot reopened by Creed Foodservice

Date: March 6, 2017Leave a comment

Creed Foodservice has just opened its new depot at Wooburn Green, near High Wycombe, Bucks. The 32,000 sq ft building, previously a branch of Bidfood, is the company’s third. The […]

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