LWC’s Old J and Tubby Tom’s launch on-trade initiative
Old J Spiced Rum – part of LWC’s Signature Brands portfolio – has partnered with condiment brand Tubby Tom’s to launch a limited-edition Pineapple Honey Glaze, infused with Old J […]
Hamlyns of Scotland teams up with The Hebridean Baker
Banffshire-based Hamlyns of Scotland has announced a new partnership with Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker. This follows the launch of recyclable paper packaging across Hamlyns’ core range of porridge oats […]
Venus develops Birmingham RDC and appoints head of buying
Venus Wine and Spirits Merchants, which was acquired by Booker in June 2024, is to open a fifth distribution centre this summer. The development of the site in Birmingham is […]
Gurms Athwal becomes trading director at Unitas
Unitas Wholesale has appointed Gurms Athwal as trading director, effective from 2 June. Formerly trading director for four years at Parfetts, Athwal (pictured) replaces Cheryl Hope, who has taken on […]
Elite Fine Foods launches New Yorker Bagels in UK
Elite Fine Foods, which is part of Caterfood Buying Group (CFBG), has launched New Yorker Bagels in the UK for the first time. Currently exclusive to Elite Fine Foods, the […]
Barr Flavours link with Jurassic World Rebirth for on-pack promotion
AG Barr is launching an on-pack promotion on its Barr Flavours range of soft drinks, in partnership with Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s film Jurassic World Rebirth. The promotion begins […]
TV and film star Lucien Laviscount announced as Schweppes ambassador
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced that TV and film star Lucien Laviscount is the new face of the Schweppes brand. Schweppes has been innovating for over 200 years – […]
Sugro trade show attracts a record number of guests
Sugro UK’s recent trade show at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre attracted a record number of members and suppliers. More than 300 guests attended the event, which involved supplier displays and […]
Caterforce extends supplier network to add value for members
A total of 18 suppliers have signed up to Caterforce in the first quarter of 2025. This gives the suppliers access to a market of over 46,000 independent foodservice customers, […]
Food businesses urged to back British Eggcellence
The British Egg Industry Council has launched a new campaign demanding that food businesses drop dual standards on egg purchasing and back British eggs. Spearheading the new campaign is a […]
Swizzels marks 70 years of Refreshers with launch of Tropical bar
Swizzels is marking the 70th anniversary of its iconic Refreshers brand with the creation of a new Tropical Chew Bar. Featuring a mango and pineapple flavour, the latest addition to […]
JJ Foodservice publishes brochure to support acquisition drive
JJ Foodservice has published a new brochure to help business and property owners understand what the company is looking for when acquiring new warehouse sites. The move follows the wholesaler’s announcement […]
