Sysco directors express caution about Brakes Group
Sysco Corporation, the giant Houston, Texas, company whose $2.2bn takeover of Brakes Group was recently completed, is asking shareholders to be patient in their expectations of the new acquisition. In […]
Martin Race promoted to managing director of Bestway Wholesale
Bestway Group veteran Younus Sheikh, 74, has stepped down as managing director of the C&C/wholesale division, becoming non-executive director. His successor is Martin Race, who has been with the company […]
Closure of £57m turnover Silverstar Foods
Efforts to sell the assets and remaining stock of Silverstar Foods, which went into administration late last month, are nearing a conclusion The main business of the £57 million turnover […]
P&H issues booklet on European tobacco legislation
Palmer and Harvey has released to independent retailer customers the first of several initiatives on the forthcoming new European tobacco legislation. The trilingual booklet (in English, Gujarati and Urdu) can also be […]
30-store chain acquired by James Hall & Co
James Hall & Co, Spar wholesaler for the north of England, has acquired North East Convenience Stores (NECS), a 30-unit family-owned chain in the north-east. NECS, founded in 2000, was […]
No Added Sugar Yazoo launches in September
Yazoo, the No.1 flavoured milk drinks brand from FrieslandCampina (IRI), is introducing a No Added Sugar milk drink. After more than two years in development, the new range is expected to generate […]
New crispy variant and Rio limited edition
Mars Chocolate has extended its range with the launch of Galaxy Crispy. The product is available in 102g bars, 24 to a case, and has an rsp of £1.39. “Here […]
Meeting caterers’ different needs – McCain Foodservice
Jo Holborn (pictured), marketing & category controller at McCain Foodservice, explains why providing a quality frozen potato range is so important for wholesalers. How are you looking to strengthen your […]
Musgrave spends 2.2 million euros on Dublin C&C upgrade
Musgrave Wholesale Partners is spending 2.2 million euros to upgrade its MarketPlace cash & carry in Ballymun, Dublin. The work – intended for completion by October – will result in […]
Caterforce aids FareShare food distribution charity
Caterforce has made a donation of £48,000 to food distribution charity FareShare. The money was raised at the foodservice buying group’s 25th anniversary dinner dance held at the Natural History […]
James Hall & Co relaunches website with more intuitive design
Spar north of England wholesaler James Hall & Co has made changes to its WebSPAR system, introduced over 10 years ago. The company’s revised internet network specifically for symbol retailers […]
Matthew Clark showcases range at Hyde Park event
Drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark will be showcasing its Boutique beers and Perfectly Picked ciders at the Hyde Park British Summertime Festival on 6 July. In conjunction with bar and events […]
