AF Blakemore unveils Blakemore Trade Partners Plus rebate programme

AF Blakemore unveils Blakemore Trade Partners Plus rebate programme

Date: June 20, 2025Leave a comment

AF Blakemore has unveiled its new £4.5 million investment package and a rebate scheme for convenience store retailers to earn up to 8%. In addition to the rebate, retailers joining […]

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Achievers 2026 boosts cash prize pot for people awards

Achievers 2026 boosts cash prize pot for people awards

Date: June 18, 2025Leave a comment

The Scottish Wholesale Achievers 2026 awards are now open for entries, and this year they will reward even more people in the industry. With £1,000 going to the overall winner […]

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FWD unveils new trading name and launches FWD Academy

FWD unveils new trading name and launches FWD Academy

Date: June 13, 2025Leave a comment

The FWD, whose official name remains the Federation of Wholesale Distributors, now operates under the trading name of Food & Drink Wholesale UK to give a better reflection of the […]

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Fresh Direct insists that its British growers have LEAF certification

Fresh Direct insists that its British growers have LEAF certification

Date: June 12, 2025Leave a comment

Fresh Direct – part of Sysco – is strengthening its environmental standards by ensuring that all contracted UK fresh produce growers will be LEAF Marque certified by the end of 2025. […]

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kff raises £3,000 for Meningitis Now in memory of employee’s daughter

kff raises £3,000 for Meningitis Now in memory of employee’s daughter

Date: June 12, 2025Leave a comment

A team from Aylesford-based foodservice wholesaler kff has completed the South Downs Way challenge in aid of Meningitis Now. The team raised almost £3,000 in memory of Mia, the eldest daughter of […]

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JJ Foodservice launches ‘Connect 2025’ to meet future supplier partners

JJ Foodservice launches ‘Connect 2025’ to meet future supplier partners

Date: June 12, 2025Leave a comment

JJ Foodservice has announced the launch of JJ Connect 2025 – a refreshed version of its supplier conference. The event will take place on 10 October at Convene, 22 Bishopsgate, […]

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First-ever NBC Conference to be held in Prague on 19-22 June

First-ever NBC Conference to be held in Prague on 19-22 June

Date: June 12, 2025Leave a comment

NBC is to host its first-ever conference on 19-22 June at the Grandium Hotel, Prague. Both NBC members and supplier partners will attend the business and social networking event. David […]

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Harlech Foodservice included in Sunday Times Best Places to Work list

Harlech Foodservice included in Sunday Times Best Places to Work list

Date: June 12, 2025Leave a comment

Harlech Foodservice has been included in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list. The family-owned wholesaler has bases in Criccieth in North Wales, Chester, Carmarthen, Aberbargoed, and Telford. The Sunday […]

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Bestway to mark 50th anniversary with celebration at Royal Albert Hall

Bestway to mark 50th anniversary with celebration at Royal Albert Hall

Date: June 12, 2025Leave a comment

In July, Bestway will mark its 50th anniversary with a landmark celebration at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Hosted by founder Sir Anwar Pervez OBE HPk and The Lord […]

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The Wholesale Group achieves growth of over 2%

The Wholesale Group achieves growth of over 2%

Date: June 11, 2025Leave a comment

In the year to date, The Wholesale Group has seen value growth of 2.47% and volume growth of 2.13%. “We’re absolutely delighted that we are delivering on our promises to […]

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Star Pacific and We Get Any Stock receive King’s Award for Enterprise

Star Pacific and We Get Any Stock receive King’s Award for Enterprise

Date: June 11, 2025Leave a comment

Two Sugro UK members – Star Pacific UK and We Get Any Stock – have been awarded The King’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade. It is the third time […]

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SWA conference promotes continuous improvement

SWA conference promotes continuous improvement

Date: June 5, 2025Leave a comment

After a six-year absence, the Scottish Wholesale Association brought back its annual conference today (5 June) to provide food for thought for wholesalers and suppliers on business opportunities and better […]

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