FWD unveils new trading name and launches FWD Academy
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 […]
Fresh Direct insists that its British growers have LEAF certification
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. […]
kff raises £3,000 for Meningitis Now in memory of employee’s daughter
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 […]
JJ Foodservice launches ‘Connect 2025’ to meet future supplier partners
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, […]
First-ever NBC Conference to be held in Prague on 19-22 June
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 […]
Harlech Foodservice included in Sunday Times Best Places to Work list
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 […]
Bestway to mark 50th anniversary with celebration at Royal Albert Hall
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 […]
The Wholesale Group achieves growth of over 2%
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 […]
Star Pacific and We Get Any Stock receive King’s Award for Enterprise
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 […]
SWA conference promotes continuous improvement
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 […]
Will AF Blakemore buy Appleby Westward?
SPAR South West’s primary distributor Appleby Westward Group (AWG) is up for sale by its South African owner SPAR Group (SPPJ.J), and industry speculation is rife that AF Blakemore is […]
Swizzels marks 70 years of Refreshers with initiative to ‘refresh’ communities
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Refreshers, Swizzels has launched The Great Community Refresh – a nationwide initiative to give back to those who have supported the brand for decades. […]
