Renewed BP contract for Blakemore Wholesale
Blakemore Wholesale Distribution has signed a new two-year contract to supply 320 BP forecourt sites. The arrangement follows a six-year relationship between the wholesaler and the leading motorway and road […]
Palmer and Harvey launches Bakedirect van sales division
Bakedirect has joined Palmer and Harvey’s direct van sales operations, which already includes Sweetdirect and Snacksdirect. The 25 van service, linked to suppliers including Warburtons, McVitie’s, Premier Foods and Carrs […]
Abra to close Luton branch and focus on Edmonton operation
Abra Wholesale is to close its branch in Luton – a year after its opening. Former manager Seliah Ranjan, previously a Bestway general manager, has left the company. He was […]
Country Range Group rewards its top suppliers
The Gherkin building in London was the setting for Country Range Group’s 2016 supplier awards event, attended by 130 manufacturers and staff from the group’s headquarters and 13 member wholesalers. […]
More than 200 prices held for Bestway foodservice customers
Bestway Wholesale has launched its biggest-ever festive promotional range for the foodservice sector. It is also providing seven-day opening for this channel. The latest Price Hold Guarantee features more than […]
Bristol foodservice wholesaler adds nine vehicles to fleet
Bristol-based Charles Saunders Foodservice, with a turnover of £20 million, has added nine vehicles to its fleet, increasing the total to 35. The trucks – eight 11-tonne Isuzus and a […]
North London wholesaler joins Fairway Foodservice
Fairway Foodservice has brought its number of member wholesalers to 18 by adding A to Z Catering, which operates from a 40,000 sq ft depot in Hornsey, north London. The […]
Walkers Crisps potato growers use more sustainable methods
PepsiCo UK & Ireland has halved the amount of water and carbon used to grow potatoes for Walkers Crisps in water-stressed areas as part of its ‘50 in 5’ commitment […]
FWD Gold Medal Award winners announced
The winners of this year’s FWD Gold Medal Awards were announced to 760 guests at Old Billingsgate, London, last month. Wholesaler awards: Wholesale Service to Retail sponsored by Ferrero Palmer & Harvey […]
Hancocks’ third generation in new confectionery venture
The two sons of former Hancocks Cash & Carry co-owner Adrian Hancock, who died three years ago, have formed their own confectionery cash & carry business. HS Wholesale Sweets, of […]
Fairway Foodservice signs up to the FWD
Fairway Foodservice, with 18 members and a combined turnover of £626 million, has joined the Federation of Wholesale Distributors. It is the third foodservice amalgam (the others are Country Range […]
Big turnout for Bestway’s 40th anniversary celebrations
Around 1,200 Bestway Wholesale staff and suppliers celebrated the C&C/wholesaler’s 40th anniversary in style at London’s Grosvenor House, many marking the occasion by wearing an article of ruby-coloured clothing to […]
