SWA becomes project partner in hydrogen-powered road freight trial
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has joined forces with Arcola Energy to identify the business case for fuel cell technology in the UK’s transition to zero-emission road freight. The Scottish […]
Unitas highlights opportunities as people return to work and education
Unitas Wholesale has introduced a new ‘Focus On’ guide on the return to work and education. Unitas has partnered with several key suppliers for the guide, which includes key insights, […]
Guinness 0.0 returns to GB off-trade and on-trade
Diageo has announced the return of Guinness 0.0 in Great Britain. Available in a 4 x 440ml can format (rsp £3.50-£4.50), Guinness 0.0 will be offered to wholesalers later this […]
A List Brands and Interstoq join Sugro
Sugro UK has two new members: A List Brands and Interstoq. Manchester-based A List Brands has a wide customer base of independent clearance and discount stores, and smaller wholesalers and […]
Country Range Student Chef Challenge returns!
After many culinary students missed out on the opportunity to test themselves in catering competitions in 2021, the Country Range Student Chef Challenge has returned for 2022. The competition, which […]
Yeastie Boys craft beers join KBE Drinks’ portfolio
KBE Drinks, the premium world beer and cider company, has announced a new deal with Yeastie Boys Brewing Company. KBE Drinks will become the exclusive UK distributer for Yeastie Boys’ […]
Meadow Vale improves sustainability of Goodness Me! brand
Meadow Vale Foods has developed the Goodness Me! brand to be more sustainable. Nigel O’Donnell, managing director, explained: “The new-look GoodnessMe packaging is now fully recyclable, eliminating at least nine […]
Jammie Dodgers PMPs in smaller case size for convenience channel
Burton’s Biscuit Company is supporting the convenience channel with the relaunch of its PMP case for Jammie Dodgers. The new compact case of 15 x 140g packs (price-marked at 89p) […]
‘Lack of respect for women still a key challenge’ – Women in Wholesale
The wholesale industry is shaping up to be a great place to work but a lack of respect for women is still a key challenge, according to a study commissioned […]
Nisa charity raises extra funds through branded clothing banks
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity has launched a new initiative to help retailers raise additional funds for local causes, in the form of branded clothing banks. The Making a […]
Confex boosts group sales by 30% in past six months
Confex group sales have increased by 30% in the past six months. The group has welcomed seven new members this year – Holland Bazaar, Exotic Blends, Plant Love Organic, Apollo […]
No one at Booker available to meet Unite over HGV drivers’ pay dispute
Top managers at Booker Retail Partners have ‘disappeared’ so talks aimed at averting possible strike action by HGV drivers at the C&C/delivered wholesaler’s Thamesmead depot cannot currently take place, Unite […]
