Will AF Blakemore buy Appleby Westward?
SPAR South West’s primary distributor Appleby Westward Group (AWG) is up for sale by its South African owner SPAR Group (SPPJ.J), and industry speculation is rife that AF Blakemore is […]
Swizzels marks 70 years of Refreshers with initiative to ‘refresh’ communities
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Refreshers, Swizzels has launched The Great Community Refresh – a nationwide initiative to give back to those who have supported the brand for decades. […]
Pringles and Cheez-It hit more than 20 wholesale depots for Flavour Fest ‘25
Kellanova has announced that Pringles and Cheez-It are joining forces to present the first ever Flavour Fest ’25 – two weeks of wholesale depot takeovers, showcasing how retailers can drive […]
Zest Food Partners teams up with Global Fries to chip into UK foodservice
Zest Food Partners has announced a new partnership with Global Fries, a Belgian producer of high-quality frozen potato products. Global Fries, based in Vleteren, West Flanders, has rapidly expanded since […]
Kitwave appoints Dr Marnie Millard OBE as non-executive chair
Kitwave Group has appointed Dr Marnie Millard OBE to its board as non-executive chair. Millard (pictured), who replaces the company’s outgoing chair Steve Smith, brings over 20 years of executive […]
Booker expands catering portfolio with new World Cuisines range
Booker has expanded its catering portfolio with a new World Cuisines range. The range features Greek, Turkish, Italian, Indian and African-Caribbean products, as well as chicken shop products. Aimed at […]
SPAR introduces own-label fresh pasta range
SPAR has expanded its own-label offering with the launch of a new fresh pasta range. Designed to meet growing consumer demand for convenient, great-tasting meal solutions, the range comprises: • […]
SPAR Scotland launches ‘Big Deals of Summer’ campaign
SPAR Scotland has launched a ‘Big Deals of Summer’ campaign – a multi-channel initiative designed to attract shoppers and deliver value throughout the summer months. Launching in all SPAR stores […]
Jonny McQuarrie leaves Booker to become Tesco CEO central Europe
Booker’s chief operating officer Jonny McQuarrie is taking over as Tesco’s CEO of central Europe, succeeding Matt Simister. McQuarrie (pictured) spent three years as COO of Booker, before which he […]
Fisherman’s Friend backed with publicity campaign during hay fever season
Fisherman’s Friend is urging retailers to make sure they don’t leave shoppers disappointed this hay fever season, as demand for relief from the annual ailment is predicted to soar. With […]
Lowestoft-based Lacons joins Unitas as an on-trade member
Lacons, an independent brewer and wholesaler based in Lowestoft, has joined Unitas Wholesale as an on-trade member. Lacons supplies more than 1,000 customer accounts across the East of England and […]
Country Range introduces two new desserts
Country Range has launched two new desserts: Peaches & Cream Torte and Speculoos Cake. They are ideal for time-poor caterers lacking space as they come pre-portioned and just need to […]
