Unitas Wholesale names new board members
Unitas Wholesale has increased the number of positions on its board to reflect better the contribution made to the group by its largest members. Michael Skelton, managing director of Savage […]
Nisa commits to selling eggs that are free-range only
From the end of the year, all eggs offered by Nisa – via both depot and direct-to-store suppliers – will be free-range. All Co-op own-brand eggs are already free-range and […]
Booker HGV drivers suspend strike planned for 23-24 December
The strike planned for 23-24 December by 45 delivery drivers at Booker’s Thamesmead site has been suspended until 31 January. The two-day strike could have hit deliveries to 1,500 convenience […]
SWA helps to secure extra financial support for Scotland’s wholesalers
The Scottish Wholesale Association has welcomed the news that wholesalers will get access to £8 million supply chain funding from the Scottish Government’s £100 million Omicron business support package. With […]
Bestway sponsors Plunkett Foundation’s Christmas campaign
Bestway Wholesale is sponsoring the Plunkett Foundation’s Christmas fundraising campaign. Founded in 1919, the Plunkett Foundation is a charity that assists communities across the UK in setting up and running […]
JJ Foodservice introduces employee profit-sharing scheme
JJ Foodservice is introducing a discretionary profit-sharing scheme to give employees an amount equal to 5% of the net profit (before tax) of the company for the financial year. The […]
Imperial Tobacco enhances myblu range with new blister pod packs
Imperial Tobacco has introduced improved packaging for its pod-mod vape system, myblu. The myblu range features new blister pod packs with a perforated edge. These offer better pod protection, nicotine […]
Surplus stock to shift? Advertise it for free with C&C Management
In light of new work-from-home guidance, and the knock-on effect this is having on wholesalers that supply work canteens and office party venues, Cash & Carry Management is offering wholesalers […]
Booker HGV drivers to strike on 23-24 December
Delivery drivers at Booker’s Thamesmead site are to strike on 23-24 December after a pay dispute flared up again. Unite the union accused Booker bosses of ‘bad faith’ for reneging […]
Creative Foods introduces vegan-friendly Southern Fried Goujons
Creative Foods has launched Harvest Farms Plant-based Southern Fried Goujons. The vegan-friendly goujons are made from fully cooked, textured vegetable protein, coated in a light and crisp southern fried-style breadcrumb. […]
Parfetts announces Go Local retailer awards
Parfetts announced its annual Go Local retailer awards last night (7 December) at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester. The retailers’ innovation, professionalism and commitment to local communities were celebrated, […]
Parfetts appoints Zoe Taylor as employee voice manager
Parfetts has appointed Zoe Taylor to the new role of employee voice manager. Taylor (pictured) has held several roles within Parfetts, most recently business development manager. She will be responsible […]
