FWD names The Wholesale Group’s Tom Gittins as incoming chairman
The FWD, which now operates under the trading name of Food & Drink Wholesale UK, has announced that Tom Gittins, joint managing director of The Wholesale Group, will become its […]
Bestway’s Sir Anwar Pervez has birthday tea with the King and Queen
Bestway founder Sir Anwar Pervez OBE HPk has been honoured on his 90th birthday by HRH King Charles and Queen Camilla. He joined their Majesties for tea at the Royal […]
First-ever NBC Conference builds strong relationships
NBC’s first-ever conference – held earlier this month at the Grandium Hotel, Prague – received ‘a tremendous reception’ from both members and suppliers. The group’s managing director David Lunt commented: […]
World of Sweets adds two new lines to Bonds ‘Our Dementia Choir’ range
World of Sweets, the UK’s largest confectionery wholesaler, has added two new products to its charity range in support of Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir. The Bonds of London charity […]
Co-op Wholesale charity MADL supports wellbeing in schools
Co-op Wholesale’s charity, Making a Difference Locally (MADL), has launched a new funding initiative aimed at supporting wellbeing in schools. The Mindful Fund will provide £50,000 in total for Co-op […]
Preston-based Thomas Moss joins Sterling Supergroup
Preston-based Thomas Moss has joined Sterling Supergroup. Thomas Moss was established in 1956 and supplies fruit, vegetables, prepared vegetables, and ambient, frozen and dairy products to customers in the north […]
Cadbury Twirl says ‘no to slow’ with new campaign
Mondelez International has launched a campaign to celebrate Cadbury Twirl’s ‘melt-in-your mouth chocolatiness, crafted to appeal to consumers who are looking for a fast-hitting chocolate fix’. The messaging, ‘Zero to […]
Martin Williams to retire after 50 years in food and drink sector
After 50 years of working in the food and drink sector, Martin Williams has announced that he will be retiring. He will step down from his current roles as co-chair […]
KP Snacks launches new retailer guide to CSN category
KP Snacks has launched Excite & Engage, a new guide designed to help convenience retailers capitalise on the impulse purchase and increase crisps, snacks & nuts (CSN) sales by engaging […]
SPAR introduces two new flavours and refreshed pack design for Blue Bear
SPAR has introduced a new pack design for its own-label energy drink, Blue Bear, and two new flavours – Berry Burst and Tropic Surge Zero. The ‘high energy visuals’ are […]
AF Blakemore unveils Blakemore Trade Partners Plus rebate programme
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 […]
Achievers 2026 boosts cash prize pot for people awards
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 […]
